Getting a new job is always exciting, congratulations! You polished your resume, brushed up on your interviewing skills, and maybe even leveraged LinkedIn, and you’re in! Career tip: Don’t stop there. You may need to make a career shift down the road, so do these 4 things and you’ll always […]
Some years ago, I joined a group of women to go rock climbing in the Adirondack mountains of New York State. I’ve hiked and camped in that beautiful mountain range for years, and somewhere near Saranac Lake I discovered the incredible physical and mental challenge of using nothing more than […]
The words we say, and how we say them, matter! It is the most immediate reflection on our ability to articulate thoughts and intelligently communicate our expertise. Even the most well thought out presentation or collaborative idea can be steamrolled by poor delivery. Moreover, we can develop reputations at the […]
At the end of 2018, I felt myself completely drowning. I knew in my bones I was heading into a crazy year, and I began to backslide into poor habits in my day-to-day life. I needed to give my routine a ‘Queer Eye’-level makeover to achieve my very big career […]
The term “Job hopper” used to be negative. Up until the 1980’s and 1990’s companies and employees were looking at their careers as more or less permanent. Shunning the loyalty of your firm or leaving the security of a trusted environment was usually seen as bridge-burning or career suicide. Today, […]
Hey Liz! It’s Liz from January 2019, here to give you gentle reminders as you dive head first into “Project: Finish Line” – your final 16 weeks of college. First – CONGRATULATIONS! The hard work has paid off, and in just a few short months you are going to be […]
In my last post, 3 Simple and Effective Ways to Start Your Personal Brand, I went over the importance of a personal brand and how it can help save you time and effort in your professional life. You created your three keywords, mood board, and mission statement. In this post, […]
Working with a Career Coach is a terrific investment in your career and your life. You’d expect me to say that, of course, but I think you’d be convinced too, if you have seen as many transformations as I have. My colleagues and I are committed to making professional life […]
Since 1972, women’s share of professional jobs has increased 49% and their share of “managerial” jobs grew to 46%. Despite the movement of many women into managerial and professional jobs, they are still concentrated in administrative support, service and retail/personal service sales jobs. While women have made significant inroads in […]
The season of gift giving has come to an end swiftly, as it always does. But before you throw out the wrapping paper and take down the decorations, I want to let you know that there is one thing you can still give to yourself and your family that may […]
