If you’re a mid-life, mid-career executive or professional, career change may feel like you’ve gotten lost with Dorothy in Oz. You’ve achieved success in your career. You’ve built skills and a strong work ethic. And now you’re ready to move on…and it’s not working.Many of my clients tell me, “I haven’t had to look for a […]
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Just moved and feeling lonely? Here’s what NOT to do.
I become extremely frustrated when I read posts in mastermind groups, “I feel so lonely.” Or, “I’ve just moved and I have trouble making friends.” Or, “My grown children never call me. I’m thinking of moving to be closer to them.” I used to move around a lot, both for jobs and for curiosity. I […]
The Fifty-Year Old Intern: Age Discrimination or Career Opportunity?
A surprisingly effective way to deal with awkward encounters
I was teaching in a university where I could wear shorts in my office, when working on my research. I always dressed up to teach in a business casual outfit or a suit. But I’d wear nice shorts, not too short or too colorful, otherwise. One of my male colleagues, Barry, would make smart remarks […]
The Surprisingly Simple Way To Change Your Life When You Feel Really Stuck
5 Common Questions About Starting A Side Hustle
3 tips for a successful career pivot from those who made the move
Career Pivoting means shifting to a new career or shifting the direction of your current career. The term comes from basketball, where players can move in any direction as long as one foot is stationary. From what my clients tell me, any career change can be characterized as a pivot. You always keep one foot […]