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Feb 15, 20213 min read
“Her-Storical” Perspective: Gender Issues in the Work World Today
The need to broaden and deepen our understanding of visionary women, gender bias, and career development cannot be limited to one month,...


Jan 18, 20212 min read
Growth and Opportunity: Which Comes First?
What do people think of when they hear the word “opportunity”? Maybe they wonder how to create... or take advantage of... or seek... or...


Dec 21, 20202 min read
The Present: Focusing on What Is Needed Right Now
No one wants to spend the last few days of 2020 looking back at a year that was fraught with fear, change and challenges. Looking to 2021...


Nov 16, 20202 min read
Optimism: Being an Intentionally Positive and Unconventional Leader
While no one would argue that 2020 made it difficult for even optimists to feel positive, one role of the career professional is to...


Oct 19, 20202 min read
Disrupt: An Energizing, Informing and Empowering Response to 2020
No one would argue that 2020 has been a year of disruptions. Paychecks, lifestyles, and even the weather have seen such extreme changes...


Aug 17, 20202 min read
Wisdom: Knowledge Increases Effective Decision Making
Most people know the quote “With age comes wisdom” but few know the five words that actually follow: “...sometimes age comes alone.”...


Jul 20, 20202 min read
Enhancing the Job Search: Successful Tricks when Facing a Tricky Search
Of course the all-important word “LinkedIn” is going to be included somewhere on this page about enhancing the job search. There is no...


Jun 15, 20202 min read
Looking Forward: What is Your Attitude Toward the Future?
Here's another helpful message that showed up in my inbox: “When the light turns green, will you be ready?” It was the wake-up call I...


Apr 20, 20203 min read
Fear Zone vs Growth Zone: Facing and Overcoming Challenges Fuels Development
The rapid changes in the world over the past several weeks have resulted in the complete upheaval of work and home life. Workers have...


Jan 20, 20203 min read
Polarization: How to disagree without losing your job, career, or mind
Political polarization in the workplace may reach new heights in 2020. But it doesn’t have to. Yes, everyone is entitled to their...


Sep 16, 20192 min read
The Gig Economy: Still Learning What a Gig Really Is
Employment status, contractor title, legislation, and more terms need to be (re)learned in order to understand the gig economy....


Feb 18, 20192 min read
Over 55: Attitudes and Facts about Later Life Work
You know the saying, “Growing old isn’t great but it beats the alternative.” Now is the time to recognize the societal norms that affect...


Dec 17, 20182 min read
The End: Year, Career, or Presentation – All Must Face an End
At the end of every year, it is natural to look back and review the past events. Why not similarly review one’s career, when a job ends?...


Sep 17, 20182 min read
Improvement: Increasing the Service Provider’s Abilities
Counselors and Coaches: are you increasing your skills so as to be a good model for your clients? Are you mindful of your weaknesses so...
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