Even the most accomplished professionals can stumble during a career pivot. Intelligence and experience don’t guarantee ease, especially when emotions, identity, and uncertainty are in play. After two decades of coaching high-achieving clients across industries, I’ve seen five common missteps that can derail even the most strategic career moves. Here’s how to spot them and…
I’ve seen the posts. The frustration. The heartbreak. The people who’ve rewritten their resumes multiple times and are still getting nowhere. The skepticism about career coaches. And I truly get it! The process can feel dehumanizing. You’re sitting there shaking your head, wondering what’s happening. The job search can feel like shouting into the void….
Do your Sunday Scaries start before Sunday? Do you find yourself dreading Mondays, scrolling job boards late at night, or daydreaming about a completely different path? If so, you’re not alone. Many of my clients come to me at a crossroads: The common thread? They feel stuck knowing they want something different but not knowing…
The rise of artificial intelligence isn’t in the distant future. As we all know, it’s today’s reality and it’s impacting almost every field. From predictive analytics to generative tools, AI is reshaping how we work, communicate, and make decisions. I have found myself contemplating my future on multiple occasions. I’ve had conversations with friends about…
One of my clients, an experienced data analytics professional, applied to 150+ roles with zero interviews. After we reworked her strategy, she landed three interviews in two weeks. The difference wasn’t her qualifications, it was her positioning. If you’ve applied to 100+ jobs and heard crickets, it’s not just you and it’s not just your…
Once upon a time, the cover letter was non-negotiable. Every job posting required one, and without AI to help you phrase things just right, most of us wanted to bang our heads against the wall. Fast-forward to 2025, and while some job seekers hope this relic has become obsolete, here’s the truth: the majority of…
Over the past two decades, I’ve coached clients through layoffs, difficult economies, and the uncertainty of the pandemic. I’ve helped people land jobs in competitive markets and pivot into new industries when the odds felt stacked against them. But beyond landing a new job or transitioning careers, I’ve noticed there are a few key things…
In a world where generative AI is being used for everything from resume writing to interview prep, it’s a fair question to ask: Why hire a career coach when AI tools are readily available, often for free? It’s a question I’ve been pondering for a while, and here’s my honest take: AI is a helpful…
