Ah, the guilty pleasure TV show. We all have one! These shows are incredibly enjoyable to relax to, but it’s not often someone asks you to make a connection between that show and your career. They are totally separate parts of your brain and life, right? Well, I beg to differ actually. If you are…
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A Mom’s Open Letter to Astronauts, Christina Koch and Jessica Meir
Dear Christina Koch and Jessica Meir, First of all, congratulations on a seriously major achievement! Second, how’s everything in space? I have no immediate plans to visit, but since I grew up a child of the 90s with Nickelodeon fueled dreams of Space Camp, I remain curious. But that’s not the real reason for my…
Embrace Imperfection: How to Get Unstuck by Shooting for B- Work
Embrace imperfection? That idea would make 16-year-old high school perfectionist me choke on my Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail. But 18 years later, as a mom and a professional, I am on board with this strategy. And if you are struggling with perfectionism and it’s holding you back, I would love for you to join…
How Picturing the Worst Case Scenario Can Help You Achieve Your Career Goals
One of my most important jobs as a career coach is to ask good questions. I have a lot of questions in my tool kit, but one of my favorites might surprise you. “What’s the worst case scenario?” Sure, this seems like a negative question on it’s face. Pessimistic with a capital P. Perhaps even…
How to Answer “Tell me about Yourself” in an Interview: Knock This Interview Question Out of the Park!
Tell me about yourself! No, seriously. Tell me ALL about yourself. I’m super curious and nosy and want to know your hopes, dreams, and family history. But your interviewer might want to know something a little more specific about how you could be a good fit for the role you are applying for, which is…