Over the past 20+ years, I have had thousands of conversations about careers. Some were with college students trying to figure out what they wanted to do after graduation. Others were with experienced professionals questioning whether they should stay in a role, pursue a promotion, make a career pivot, or start over entirely. I have…
One of the most common challenges I see during a job search is overthinking. This may sound surprising because most people assume their biggest obstacle is finding the right role, updating their resume, networking effectively, or getting interviews. While those things certainly matter (and can be challenging in the current market if you don’t have…
I’ve been thinking about writing this post for awhile now because I hear this from new clients pretty often. They’re job searching, doing everything they can think of to find a new role, yet they’re still not getting offers. I also see the frustration all over LinkedIn right now. So many professionals are struggling and…
There is a pattern I have noticed in how many professionals approach their job search, especially after they have been trying for a while without seeing results. They tend to focus on one piece of the process and expect it to solve everything. Sometimes that looks like updating a resume or LinkedIn profile and hoping…
If I had a dollar for every time a client came to me frustrated, discouraged, and questioning their value during a job search, I would have a second business by now. Almost every time, it comes back to something they believe to be true about the job search that simply isn’t. They’re not doing anything…
At a certain point in your career, you may start to notice a gap between the work you are doing and the opportunities coming your way. You are consistently delivering results, contributing to your team, and showing up every day, yet you are not being included in conversations that could move your career forward. What…
At some point in their career, most professionals experience a season where things feel uncertain. They are accomplished, capable, and often successful on paper, yet internally they feel stuck. The next step is not obvious. The path forward feels foggy. I have been doing career clarity work for many years, and this is still one…
One of the most common patterns I see with mid-career professionals is not a lack of talent or ambition, it is hesitation. They know something isn’t working. They feel underutilized, restless, or burned out. They’ve outgrown their role, their industry has shifted, or their values have evolved. They are fully aware that change is needed,…
One of my favorite coaching topics is salary negotiation. I love helping clients advocate for themselves and negotiate a fair and reasonable offer that reflects what the role is worth. Your new salary should account for the magnitude of the role, not what you’re currently making. Do not leave money on the table because of…
In a world obsessed with speed, shortcuts, and instant transformation, it’s easy to underestimate what can happen in just one hour. Sixty minutes doesn’t sound like much. It’s a lunch break, a commute, a workout. Yet from a coaching perspective, sixty minutes can be a turning point. In my work as a coach, I’ve seen…
