Today marks one year of so many new things for me. Has it been a good year? It’s been a great year! Ending my corporate job in August 2021 was critical to my quality of life. I worked so hard in that role, and honestly, I thought they’d have to blast me out of there Read More
Category: Career Strategies
What’s Your Frame of Reference?
I often have to challenge myself on this especially when I get frustrated or disappointed. What do I think should be happening that’s not? Your frame of reference is the set of criteria you use to evaluate and make judgements. It’s your starting point. It’s the lens through which you see things and approach things. Read More
Check Yourself!
Check Yourself! In 30+ years in business and HR, I’ve seen a lot, dealt with a lot and resolved a lot of people issues. People continue to amaze me with how complicated they make working together. When addressing issues with leaders, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard, “Well, that’s just who I Read More
Take the High Road?
What road to you travel on? I encourage you to take the high road as often as you can because it presents the best view of you. I’m sure we’ve all been there where we’ve lost it or others have and it’s just gets ugly and honestly, it’s unnecessary. And what did we gain? Nothing! Read More
The Interview Playbook
We all know that interviews can be incredibly stressful! But, can they also be fun? It’s your choice! When I learned to look at interviewing as a game, it became fun for me! Can I prepare? Can I adapt in the interview? Can I solve a problem for them during the interview? Can I show Read More
Ask the Right Questions to Avoid Choosing the Wrong Company
This is a great time to be considering your career options! Companies need good talent and you need a place to contribute, expand your knowledge, grow your skills and gain experience. It can and should be a Win-Win! But, you need to know what’s important to you in your work life. You’re building a career. Read More