One of the biggest mistakes most people make in a career change is to follow the old rules. We used to hear that finding a new career meant following these three steps in this order: Step 1: Turning inward. You’d answer questions like, “What do you want engraved on your tombstone?” That’s fun but a […]
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Video: Midlife Career Development: How To Respond To A Career Crisis
When facing a career crisis it’s not unusual to feel unsure what to do next – and sometimes not even recognize that you’ve got a crisis going on. Often I find that clients wait too long to call me (or another resource). The truth is, most people have better outcomes than they anticipated – especially […]
When Career Change Gets Stalled by Fear
“Considering a career change, but fear gets in the way.” Career change often gets stalled by fear. Often fear sends career changers to a career coach or career counselor. Yet the truth is, fear can be your friend. This video shows how you can actually use your fear to create a more successful career change. […]
Can this career be saved? “Can I leave this toxic career and make a change?”
THE CHALLENGE: “Can I leave this toxic career and make a change?” Q: At 50 years old, I am trying to find a new career. I have spent three years trying to create something new. I am incredibly resourceful and proactive and never thought it would be so hard to re-invent myself! I have not […]
Hating your job can be hazardous to your health
I’m not a doctor, and neither is the author of this Huffington Post article. But the results seem pretty clear. Hating your job leads to stress, which can be a killer. When you can’t deal with the stress, you find yourself becoming irritable which in turn messes up relationships. Things you used to do for […]
Bad Career Advice Can Lead To Job Loss
Can you be rejected for negotiating too hard? A woman identified as “W” received a job offer from Nazareth College. Armed with advice like, “Don’t be afraid to negotiate,” she responded. Although she was thrilled with the offer, she said, she wondered if a few changes could be made. She asked for a higher salary, […]