In the last few months, I’ve heard numerous people express frustration and disbelief about their companies’ layoffs. “I never thought this would happen to me,” said Emily, a software engineer for a prestigious finance firm.
Fall is that bittersweet season when the trees shed their vibrant foliage to prepare for a winter of less sunlight and cold temperatures.
Do you tend to stay on a safe predictable path because you’re held back by an old story? This is the rut my client, Amanda, a talented professional at a large tech company had slipped into.
Most of us don’t just wake up one morning and decide to reinvent ourselves. In my experience, life usually issues us an invitation – sometimes multiple invitations – to reinvent ourselves which we may accept or decline.
How open are you to exploring new possibilities for yourself? The wave of disruption and innovation ushered in by the pandemic has made things that you might have considered impossible three years ago possible now. But you’ll only know if something is possible if you have the courage and curiosity to push out of your …
Are you so busy juggling your personal and work lives, that you’re overlooking what truly matters in your life? Here’s a story that illustrates the importance of not letting what we truly value get overshadowed by the busyness of our lives. Almost thirty years ago, when I was practicing law in Pittsburgh, PA, I …
Your level of confidence can make the difference between asking “why not me?” or staying stuck in the same old unfulfilling rut. The experiences of Jake and Erica illustrate the importance of confidence in exploring more fulfilling career opportunities. Jake and Erica were data engineers with a high-tech company who were eager to transfer …
It’s Spring and time to rejuvenate, renew and reinvent! Perhaps, you – like so many other people – have reassessed your life and career and are weighing the pros and cons of a career reset, pivot or reinvention While the process of re-imagining your life and considering new possibilities can be exciting, it can also …
Are you feeling drained by the continuing uncertainty, conflicting “guidance” and disruption generated by this latest Covid surge? Two years of mixed messaging, chaos and misinformation have eroded many people’s trust in government, public health officials and the “medical experts.” Many of us are asking “WHO can I trust?” Last week, seeking some respite from …
“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” – Brene Brown One of the keys to living a happy life is cultivating an attitude of gratitude. This has never been truer than now as we approach Thanksgiving and are …
