Not getting what you want in your career these days? Are the resumes you’ve been sending not getting a response? Are your phone calls or e-mail not getting replies? Are your attempts to leave a job that may be eliminated not making a difference? Today’s job market is tough. It is easy to become frustrated [... read more]
Are you facing a challenge in your career that seems insurmountable? Are you unsure how to handle it? Do you wish that overcoming your challenge was easier? [... read more]
Most people are embarrassed if they are unemployed. They feel like they failed and are ashamed to talk about their current status. Or, they are back to work after a long stretch of not working, but are worried it might not last. Thus, their fears prevent them from performing as well as they could. Bad [... read more]
Do you have career dreams or wishes that you want to come true, but when you tell people your thoughts they have no idea what you are saying? Or, they understand your words, but then they try to talk you out of it, or they give you a long speech about why it won’t work. [... read more]
Some people talk about “belief” as this thing that only works for people who are successful. Ask these successful people what drives their success, and they’ll often mention positive thinking and affirmations. But people who struggle often attribute the success of others to “good luck” and their own struggles with [... read more]
Are you having a tough time in your career? If the answer is yes, know that you are not alone. Things are tough for most people. There are fewer jobs and more work for those that are employed. Workers are over-utilized and stretching themselves thin. It’s a bit crazy out there. Many people I talk [... read more]
People come to me all the time because they are unhappy in their careers and are not sure what to do about it. They tell me the reasons they don’t have what they want; the economy, their company; some are even honest enough to blame themselves. They are all facing tough challenges, either internal or [... read more]
I know what it feels like to be trapped in a career. You dread going to work, but believe you have no options. You dream of greater things, but don’t know or don’t believe you can get them. You feel hopeless, powerless, and alone. What’s missing is the bigger picture of where you are headed. [... read more]
Most people look for approval from the outside. They want to feel good about their choices and career path. They want validation that they are doing the right things at the right time and are being understood and respected for their decisions. After all, who doesn’t want to hear the sound of applause or cheers [... read more]
You’ve just read my article on the benefits of getting fired which should leave you some comfort about the shame of job termination. However there are times when it’s good and actually sensible to leave your job so here are some tips on knowing when it’s time to say goodbye and farewell. • You’ve lined [... read more]
