• Can We Get Rid of the Word Settling?
    How often did you think about or hear someone mention an intent to settle? Settling sounds like you have given up the possibility of finding a new job that brings with it hope. Read on to see more!
  • Am I Mentor (Un)Worthy?
    The people you seek for guidance should represent a real range of skills, professional & life experiences. Read on to learn more!!
  • Your Career Makeover
    You always have the opportunity to do the work to makeover yourself into who you decide you most want to be. So, we all need to be ready to do that for ourselves. Read on to see how.
  • Pick a Horse, Please
    Do you sometimes have trouble making decisions? Whether speaking to others about their struggle to make a career change or to start-up a new project the same problems arise. Read on to learn more!!
  • Space & Grace

    ​We all have things to work on. I realize that I have failed to share in as much detail two conditions that will enhance your decision-making ability....Space & Grace. Read on to learn more!!!
  • Words That Signal You Have a Problem with Your Work Situation
    When you speak with lots of people about work you can’t help but develop a sonar-like ability to pick up certain words or phrases. Read on to learn which words signal there is trouble in paradise!!!!
  • Is Suffering Ever Necessary in Your Career?
    Sometimes, it takes the use of a triggering phrase to make a light bulb go on in my head. The phrase “necessary suffering” ignited that light bulb, recently. Read on to learn why!!!
  • Bad Goals: Not Every Goal is Good or Worth Having
    In a career setting, not every goal is worth having, or makes sense. Whether you are thinking about making a change from your current job, or seeking to grow in your current role, having goals matters.
  • How Do You Know If You Are in the Right Job Now?
    When the conversation about work and finding a new job comes up it is often with two very different and distinct frames of mind. Read on to learn more....
  • A Job Where Salary and Benefits Matter Most. Now what?
    You never have to apologize for caring about your income. When someone tells me that their income and benefits are the most important consideration here are the questions I ask them, next.
  • The Always Be Climbing  Mentality & You
    When it comes to Always Be Climbing, many are constantly on the hunt for the next big opportunity. ABC might be your choice but let's recognize that it expends energy.
  • Best Practices for Staying In Touch With Former Coworkers
    You’ve left your job behind, but you’d like stay connected with your former coworkers. They might be willing to be a reference for your next job. They can help you build and maintain your professional network. You may even end up working together again—at their next company or maybe at a new vent...
  • What to Do When You're More Qualified Than Your Boss
    Your boss just asked the 10th dumb question of the day and it finally hits you: you’re more qualified than she is. Find why this may not be the case.
  • Melina’s Winding Path
    Trust your gut! But in order to get there, first learn the difference between your gut/intuition and your fear or trauma responses. Get clear on what your values are and let your values lead the way
  • The Straw That Stirs the Drink
    ​​I’m always making the effort to be someone who sees the possibilities between others. I hope that you will take that on too with increased vigor. Be the straw and stir the drinks whenever and wherever you can.
  • Lessons From Five Break-up Songs About “Ending It” With Your Job
    Don’t kid yourself: Most people don’t really like to read career advice. They do so because so many Americans are unhappy in their jobs. Although maybe career advice, at this point, is just rubbing our nose in it?
  • Russ’s Winding Path
    You can’t expect everything you need in life to come from a job. Nor should you expect any job to be your career. Invest in pursuits for a fulfilling life outside your job (friends, family, health, hobbies, etc) and for a fulfilling career outside your current job (professional associations, writ...
  • Ruby, Having & Being a Mentor
    Find people you relate to and can trust. Look for someone who will be your biggest cheerleader AND play devil’s advocate.
  • Custom Content by: sponsor SBA
    How the U.S. Small Business Administration Transformed Their Work Culture and the Employee Experience
    “We are a culture of continuous improvement. We are a learning organization, an organization looking to innovate every process we have, and a customer-centric organization. We’re creating a culture that’s inclusive and that involves everyone,” said Hernandez.
  • The Pressure to Always Be Climbing
    One of the great energy sappers is the Always Be Climbing (ABC) mindset and it doesn’t seem to be disappearing anytime soon.