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  • 6 Things to Avoid Your First Week on the Job

    6 Things to Avoid Your First Week on the Job

    3/26/2023

    Starting a new job can be exciting…and stressful. There are a lot of new responsibilities, as well as some things you should definitely not do.
  • What My Fondness for Terry Cloth Is Really All About

    What My Fondness for Terry Cloth Is Really All About

    11/15/2022

    Sharing quirky pieces of ourselves gives others permission to feel more comfortable sharing who they are more fully and may open them up to being freer with their ideas. Read on to learn more!
  • We Forget to Introduce Ourselves

    We Forget to Introduce Ourselves

    8/9/2022

    So many of us feel that challenges we face are unprecedented or impossible for others to understand. They are not of course, but they certainly feel that way. Read on to learn how to address career challenges!
  • The Downside of Praise & Upside of Criticism

    The Downside of Praise & Upside of Criticism

    5/31/2022

    An overabundance of praise, particularly when the ingredients and execution from the giver or ‘chef’ are not nutritious, can have no impact or even a negative one. Read on to learn more!
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    How Keeping an Open Mind Can Grow Your Career

    How Keeping an Open Mind Can Grow Your Career

    3/2/2022

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  • Old Interview Guidance That No Longer Applies

    Old Interview Guidance That No Longer Applies

    2/3/2022

    Some standard guidelines for interviewing still apply. But if you want to ace an interview in 2022, some adjustments may be necessary. If you’re getting interview guidance from a source written more than a few years ago, things have changed.
  • Does Your Professional Circle Spark Joy?

    Does Your Professional Circle Spark Joy?

    11/30/2021

    Are you embedded in an institution or work independently with a set of other professionals who do work that gives you joy by association? Read on to see why this matters!!!
  • Who You Are & What You Do: It’s All about the Intersections

    Who You Are & What You Do: It’s All about the Intersections

    11/16/2021

    Intersections, especially the major ones, require a heightened amount of attention. As result these can have an outsized role in getting to your destination in the most direct way possible. 
  • Am I Mentor (Un)Worthy?

    Am I Mentor (Un)Worthy?

    10/26/2021

    The people you seek for guidance should represent a real range of skills, professional & life experiences. Read on to learn more!!
  • Words That Signal You Have a Problem with Your Work Situation

    Words That Signal You Have a Problem with Your Work Situation

    8/31/2021

    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!!!!
  • Strike a Chord in the Music Industry

    Strike a Chord in the Music Industry

    8/2/2021

    Got big dreams of being a rock star—playing sold-out shows nightly to thousands of adoring fans? Figuring out how to break into the business can be overwhelming. Read on to learn how!!!
  • Who Should You Listen to? Why?

    Who Should You Listen to? Why?

    7/27/2021

    When searching for more fulfilling work people seek articles, books, and conversations. But you need to ask yourself, why should I listen? 
  • Feel Professionally Insignificant Sometimes—Here’s What to Do About It

    Feel Professionally Insignificant Sometimes—Here’s What to Do About It

    7/20/2021

    The feeling of insignificance tends to spread out tendrils and overstay its welcome for too many of us. Read on to learn how to combat this feeling!!!
  • What Are the Best Transferable Work Skills?

    What Are the Best Transferable Work Skills?

    12/8/2020

    You’ve perused a handful of job postings and noticed certain keywords crop up time and again. It seems every hiring manager wants someone who is detail-oriented, can prioritize tasks, and maintains strong relationships.
  • Transitioning to a New Career When You're Over 55

    Transitioning to a New Career When You're Over 55

    7/20/2020

    As a 55+ worker, the workplace dynamic was different when you started your career. It was common for people to retire after a career with one employer in one industry. Since then the game has changed.
  • Navigating the Interview Process When It’s 100 Percent Remote

    Navigating the Interview Process When It’s 100 Percent Remote

    4/16/2020

    Remote interviews allow companies to interview candidates from anywhere and cut down on hassles—no more parking validation! No wonder they’ve become so popular.
  • Should I Halt My Job Search During Turbulent Times?

    Should I Halt My Job Search During Turbulent Times?

    4/9/2020

    Any job search will have its arduous moments. Those could be the hours submitting applications, self-doubt over your qualifications, or that perfect offer you came this close to landing.
  • Should You Go through the Interview Process for a Job You Decide You Don’t Want?

    Should You Go through the Interview Process for a Job You Decide You Don’t Want?

    2/4/2020

    Maybe you applied for a new job on a whim and have just been contacted to schedule an initial phone screening, or perhaps you’ve already gone through the first round of interviews and have been asked to come back for a second meeting.
  • How to Overcome Age Discrimination in the Workplace

    How to Overcome Age Discrimination in the Workplace

    1/20/2020

    Whether you’re gearing up to interview for your dream job, or simply want to keep climbing the corporate ladder at your current company, you may soon find landing a new position or promotion becomes increasingly difficult as you get older.
  • 5 Ways Starting a Podcast Can Help You Reach Your Career Goals

    5 Ways Starting a Podcast Can Help You Reach Your Career Goals

    1/13/2020

    For many people the enjoyment of creating a podcast is reason enough. Hobbies are valid and powerful and we all should invest time in things just for the fun of them if possible.
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