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New year, same you! 🤩 advice new year Dec 27, 2022

It's almost 2023, so like most people, you're probably receiving a flood of messages along the lines of "NEW YEAR NEW YOU!"

So...hi! ‍

I'm here to remind you that:

You don't have to...

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3 mindset shifts to improve your job search action step how to job search Dec 06, 2022

On a pretty much daily basis, I get asked this question:

What am I doing wrong in my job hunt? 

I get it.

You might be worried about limited opportunities in social impact,...

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What if you don't know your purpose? purpose shame Nov 14, 2022

 How would you define "purpose?"

And what if you're not sure what your purpose is?

If you're not sure, what emotions do you feel about not knowing your purpose?

For so many people who...

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Forget the elevator pitch and try this approach for introductions instead advice how to job search networking Oct 25, 2022

There are certain jargon terms that are just not my jam...

Low-hanging fruit (why does this make me feel sick?)

Disrupting (when was disrupted train service a good thing?)

All-in (much like...

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How to ask for a raise and negotiate a higher salary advice money negotation raise salary salary negotiation Oct 18, 2022

Back in January, I made my word of the year "abundance" to manifest money ease. 

The truth is, I still feel a lot of ickiness about money...

But when it comes to helping my clients get...

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Employer red flag? Tasks in hiring process 🚩 advice job search q&a Oct 01, 2022

A friend recently reminded me of her experience applying to a well-respected foundation in NYC.

After completing several interview rounds, she was excited for what seemed to be a final test:

...

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Why you should try less hard in your job search action step advice career change coaching tips jobsearch Sep 21, 2022

There's no way to talk about career change without acknowledging power dynamics.

As a job seeker, you invest a ton of time and energy writing, reviewing, and curating beautiful emails to send to...

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3 surprising solutions to the job hunt slump action step advice how to job search jobsearch Sep 05, 2022

Do you remember that first moment when you made the decision to leave your job? 

 

How the heavy backpack of “what ifs” lifted from your aching back, the clouds parted, and a...

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Is it too late for me to change careers? 3 guiding questions to get out of your own way Aug 16, 2022

Dear one,

There’s a recurring question that I’ve heard from many of my clients and members of this community - “is it too late for me?” 

 

When I’m asked...

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A Love Letter to the Misunderstood
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A Love Letter to the Misunderstood career change coaching confidence reassurance Jul 20, 2022

Dear one,

 

How many times have you been told that you need to “narrow your focus” or “be more specific?” 

 

That you have to “pick a lane” and...

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What we gain from these 3 types of job breakups advice career change journal prompts quitting Jul 04, 2022

I've been through my fair share of brutal breakups...

Like the one where he took my cats,

or that time my college bf broke up with me in a paddle boat in Central Park and he was surprised...

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3 strategies to revive lust for your career career career change coaching tips how to Jun 14, 2022

Lust isn’t a word we use often when talking about work…

 

For good reason

 

But my clients are often surprised that many requests and challenges I give them (the joyful...

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