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Want to make 2024 more joyful? Ask yourself these 2 simple questions. coaching goals how to new year Dec 30, 2023

It seems like everyone has advice at the end of the year.

Much of it is contradictory. Much of it claims life-altering massive shifts. 

I smell bs. 

My ADHD brain likes to make things...

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The Generalist's Dilemma career change generalist how to job search storytelling Oct 16, 2023

Being "well-rounded" was an explicit expectation when I was growing up. 

It meant having a range of experiences, interests, and skills. To be a choir geek involved in activism with skills...

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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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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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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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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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Tips for Becoming a Coach becoming a coach coaching certification coaching method faq how to May 20, 2022

Are you thinking about becoming a coach? 

I receive lots of inquiries from folks who are considering joining the world of coaching and want advice on how to do it. Here are the top questions...

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A cat explains why you should never ask for help action step challenge coaching tips confidence how to jobsearch shame May 10, 2022

This week, I am of course writing from the perspective of a cat. A cat who is stuck in a birdhouse. A cat who has strong opinions. And action


Hello there, fren. 

I see that you are in a bit...

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The uncomfortable truth about your inner voice coaching method coaching tips how to parts work May 02, 2022

One night not so long ago, I woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of a crystal clear inner voice with a message: it was time to make some changes in my work. 

Immediately, my...

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How to make your dream job a reality career coaching tips how to job search Feb 21, 2022

Dear one, 

How are you feeling about your job right now?

I've had some really amazing coaching sessions recently where clients started from a limited set of choices about their next...

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How to quit other people's priorities and start fresh career coaching tips end of year how to programs resources Jan 02, 2022

It’s the start of a new year and everything in my social media feeds and filling up my email inbox is “new year, new you” content that seems to have all the answers. 

 

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How to celebrate the end of the year (even if it looked wildly different from what you expected) coaching tips end of year how to journal prompts planning resources Nov 23, 2021

At the beginning of a new year, we place all our hopes, dreams, and wild expectations of ourselves into our big plans. Sometimes (most of the time!) it doesn't turn out how we expected. 

Do...

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