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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5 Things You Need To Know About Education For Career Change
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 […]
