Category Archives: Life Lessons

3 tips that help when juggling and struggling

I know multitasking’s been considered one of the most desirable talents in the past. I’m not sure I agree, but that’s another blog post. I have to admit I was surprised to read in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology that the number of goals a person typically juggles at once is 15! That…

Are you finger pointing at job-search age discrimination?

Does age discrimination exist in the job market? Absolutely! But it’s not always that simple. It’s possible that if you’re over 50 and having a difficult job search, the reason could be beyond age discrimination. It will serve you well to recognize it, sort it out and resolve it! Real or perceived? Yes, age discrimination…

3 Tips to ease job-search (or other) worrying

In a world where many juggle umpteen balls in the air and often feel bombarded by information and to-do overload, it is not surprising that worry surfaces as one of the main culprits my clients in job search voice concern about. Over the years, I’ve researched and recommended strategies to help push through worries. Clients…

Do you go with the flow?

Honestly, is it that hard to relax, shift gears and roll with the punches? Umm. Yeah; sometimes it is. And a job search or career issue can yield quite a few blows. Sometimes you feel down for the count. If you’re feeling rigid against life’s hits, here are some ways to loosen up and move…

Are you CEO of your career?

Whether you are stepping into the job market for the first time or navigating it as a seasoned worker, today you need a new set of skills to stay at the top of your game and at the top of the talent pool. I’m not referring to particular skills sets in your industry or role;…