The steps for preparing for change—both big change and small change—look remarkably alike. Whether you’re considering New Year’s resolutions, anticipating a sudden dip in employment, or preparing to make a big life change, you can take a few actions to prepare yourself. First, why prepare for change? Change means that something will be different than […]
I have to tell you this because I think we all need to hear it: There’s no such thing as job security. That was true before the Covid-19 pandemic, but it’s even more evident now. On one hand, I think we were all starting to see the cracks in this ideal, that there are some […]
You didn’t land your dream job this year, but that’s okay. You had other things going on. If anything, it’s made your resolve to find a new job even stronger. Nothing at work has changed, except your patience to tolerate uninteresting projects and a continuously increasing workload. You don’t want so much to land a […]
I recently hired an assistant—someone to work remotely with me on projects, social media and client management. Even though this person won’t be working out of my office in Portland, Oregon, I decided to advertise the position locally. I know that there’s a lot of talent in this city, and given the flexible hours and […]
Let’s talk about the other F word. Fear. As you can probably imagine, there are days when I need a Teflon suit to deflect my clients’ fears. Even the most self-aware clients have moments of sheer panic. Fear shows up. It’s just part of careers. It’s that simple. On good days, I’m a curious and […]
Dear Reluctant Job Seeker: I know you’re avoiding looking for a new job because, while your existing job isn’t ideal, it isn’t horrible either. You like your team. You make a decent salary. It’s close to home. The benefits are good and you’ve got some flexibility with your schedule. But you’ve been passed over for […]
I’d love for you to feel more confident about your career, your network, your career direction, and generally more confident about yourself. How do we get you there? Let’s start with: Getting crystal-clear about your strengths. Knowing your most marketable experience. Realizing what others notice about you. In short, spend some time getting to know […]
My office is near the main library. There is at least one canvasser camped out at the bottom of the elegant library steps trying to get me, while I’m running errands at lunch, to sign his/her petition. “Can I talk to you about saving dolphins?” or, “You look like someone who cares about making our […]
