by Jenny Larsen | Careers, College
We all know people – friends, classmates, family, co-workers, and neighbors – that have come to a point where it hits them that what they are currently doing or studying is just not working for them anymore. They reach a crisis point of some kind when they realize...
by Jenny Larsen | Careers
Emotional intelligence is a hot topic these days, and rightly so. It is a critical factor in both our professional and personal success. American psychologist Daniel Goleman identified five components that go into our emotional intelligence: awareness of our own...
by Jenny Larsen | Careers
I watched an inspiring interview with businessman and philanthropist Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. He is incredibly passionate about his work, and I was so inspired not only by what he shared about leadership, mentorship, and careers, but...
by Jenny Larsen | Careers
This past Saturday we celebrated our oldest son’s 21st birthday. It was so fun being together as a family and very exciting to hear him enthusiastically share about how much he is enjoying one of his classes that is directly related to his major. David and I sincerely...
by Jenny Larsen | Careers
One of my clients made a comment about a job he had one summer in high school – he said it was “soul-sucking and dreadful.” I love that phrasing – he is really a clever guy, but it also got me thinking. I bet most of us have had a job like that, especially...
by Jenny Larsen | Career Assessments, Careers
You have to know WHO you are and WHY you want to work before you can know what you want to do and where you want to do it. Knowing yourself is the crucial foundational step in making any effective career decision. We tend to be a lot more successful and get a lot more...
