Even if you are a seasoned negotiator, it can be challenging to negotiate in response to a job offer - or even to uplevel the job you have. Why? Because you stand to materially gain or lose based on how…
One of the most energizing ways to become more effective as a leader is to make staring out the window time a regular part of your workweek. Another term for this practice is big picture thinking time. Building the muscle…
If you have been struggling with an intentional career move that is leaving you feeling a bit tongue-tied about how to describe it, remember that most people genuinely want to be helpful. Especially when those folks are people who have…
Your goal when interviewing for a new job is to inspire confidence in your audience. You want to resonate as the ideal candidate. In my experience, resonance results from embodying four qualities: enthusiasm competence relevance presence Enthusiasm and presence are related to your…
As an executive career coach, a common question people ask me is, “How do I decide what direction to head next in my career?” This inquiry is often accompanied by an urgent longing to get out of their current situation…
In my experience coaching clients through career transformation, I have identified mindsets that promote an individual’s success and those that impede them. The three mindsets to especially watch out for are: Being asleep at the wheel Being fixated on doing it…
Almost daily I am asked how to think about and approach a possible, proactive job or career transition. The questions come in various forms, such as: How do I know when it’s time to leave my job?How do I think…
When considering a change in your job – and career – you fundamentally have three options: Stay and grow where you are in your current company – either in your existing job or a new roleMaking a job change –…
Exploring a potential career transition can feel squishy and overwhelming. Bringing a bit of lightness to the process can help transform your career exploration from one of paralysis and heaviness to doable and - dare I say - energizing. Borrowing…
Several executives I coach are considering proactive professional moves 12-18 months from now. Deciding whether to stay or leave your job can be challenging in the best of times. With all of the uncertainty now, you may fear you need…