Goal setting when everything is up in the air
This year, it’s time to recapture our dreams and take a new approach to goal setting. On so many levels and for so many reasons, 2020 will be one of those years we’ll never...
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5 Tips to a great relationship with your remote support staff
If you are like most former office workers, over the past six months your routine for how work gets done has probably changed. The deliverables may have stayed the same, but you may have...
This is not the year to take the summer off
If you are currently unemployed and planning to get by on unemployment benefits while you take the summer off, you might want to reconsider how that will play out. That type of scenario may...
Dealing with a declining or unstable economy
It’s probably safe to say that even if we had been saving for a rainy day, most of us had not expected to be faced with an unprecedented pandemic that reaches across the globe....
Adjusting to remote work when you are not accustomed to it
Although I consider myself a planner and pride myself in being prepared for the unexpected, facing an unpredicted pandemic was not anything I had considered. It has required some sobering behavioral changes that have...
Early preparation can make the difference between a thumbs up and a thumbs down
If you think you’ll wait until a couple of days or even the night before an important interview or sales call to get some “tips” on success and be fully prepared, think again. Preparing...
Follow the lead of a two-year-old and overcome your obstacles
Have you ever watched a toddler over the course of several hours? They’re amazing! After taking their very first step, they plow forward with such intensity you might think they’re going to break into...
Benefits of working independently (vs. having a J-O-B) — through the eyes of an entrepreneur
Prior to starting my own career coaching, consulting and training business, I felt restricted by the inherent politics of working for someone else. The last time I was forced to part ways with an...
Procrastination is an excuse, not a reason
One of the biggest factors I see impacting many people’s pursuit of their employment goals stems from making excuses for not getting things done on time — or, in some cases, ever. When asking...
Mismanaging your time and overcommitting can take you down
A significant trend that is picking up speed is the number of times commitments are forgotten, appointments are ghosted and reminders or offers of help are ignored. You’re busy. I’m busy. We’re all busy....
