Most days I would describe myself as fairly successful. I reached the glass ceiling in my industry at 28*, but I'm out there presenting unplanned presentations trying to not get cut in the process. My struggle is not singular. I'm one of many who have been successful, to a point, and are baffled at what … Continue reading Accepting Failure
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Resolute You
I'd be a bad blogger, and a worse life coach, if I didn't tell you what to do to get your life back on track after another year of just living. I mean, what are you doing with your life if you aren't gearing up to invest in yourself at this moment of annual renewal? … Continue reading Resolute You
Deafening Silence: a Translation
I've been known to abort a pregnant pauses. I've skipped doses while administering the silent treatment. No lie, I've been chattering refuge for a priest on silent retreat. My incessant noise exists to prevent introspection (though I'm sure some coworkers think I blather on to motivate them to be busy enough to ignore me). And … Continue reading Deafening Silence: a Translation
New Year Resolution: Your Guide to Success
Happy New Year! Now onto New year, New you talk! This year, skip the bullshit. You aren't going to lose any weight, you aren't going to exercise more frequently, and you aren't going to be a generally better person, I know this because you haven't done it any other year. This year take the whole New … Continue reading New Year Resolution: Your Guide to Success
Scheduling like a Boss
So you've got two jobs, a regular volunteer gig, and you're taking a few classes so that you don't have to do this into eternity. The trick to juggling all of these things while making sure the dog gets walked and maybe once in a while you get to go out is to surround yourself … Continue reading Scheduling like a Boss
Nailing the Interview*
So your resume got you an interview, congratulations! Now panic. In three days you will drive to an unfamiliar place during rush hour and answer impossible questions posed by seven bored strangers who may or may not care. If you want this position you need to win these people's hearts. You can do this if … Continue reading Nailing the Interview*