Let’s face it—there are many things we don’t want to do. How many people wish they didn’t have to prepare dinner, do the laundry, write Thank You cards, make their beds, or do their taxes? But it’s not just at home where we must deal with mundane tasks. At the office, we’ve got emails, administrative… Read More »
When you look at your professional life in terms of career milestones, it can be very exciting and rewarding. By honoring your successes along your professional journey, you build your confidence, pride, and courage and open your eyes to new opportunities. Career milestones happen every day. They may include completing a project, landing an interview,… Read More »
Networking for introverts may feel scary or intimidating. Introverts typically enjoy time being alone or with only one or two people rather than spending time with a large crowd.[1] Meanwhile, networking usually involves a lot of interacting with a lot of different people. But upon learning the effective methods to approach the process, you’ll realize… Read More »
The Covid-19 pandemic changed how we live life and do business. Before the pandemic, we were shoulder to shoulder and face to face. There were no masks, and social distancing wasn’t a thing. Then, the pandemic hit, and everything changed. We were once a hustling and bustling culture that did business within close quarters, and… Read More »
It’s no secret that the workforce has been radically altered in the past couple of years. Whether you’re staying the course in your current role, joining the Great Resignation, or navigating your own business, it’s worth taking a beat to consider where you’re headed—what is your ultimate goal? What’s more, being strategic about your direction… Read More »
Having difficult conversations at work is one of the most challenging things we have to do as employers and employees. We all dread it, no one looks forward to it, and only a very few people can do it well. But having difficult conversations can make all the difference and is a pivotal part of… Read More »
We all pursue different careers depending on our passions, but there’s one thing many of us have in common: the desire to succeed and work our way up the ladder. Upward mobility at work is vital for all of us. It serves as proof that we’re good at our jobs. It gives us further economic… Read More »
Welcome to one of the biggest career-changing climates in the history of employment. With the “Great Resignation” and the intensive search for the elusive qualified candidate, change is everywhere.[1] But knowing opportunities abound doesn’t mean you’ve got your next career change in the bag. Employers are hungry, not desperate. That’s why career growth and development… Read More »
Along with the self-discovery, excitement, and other confusing feelings that finding a different profession can bring up, anxiety at a new job is more common than we might think. The average person changes jobs 12 times in their lifetime.[1] This event may not happen too often for some, so we could forget what it’s like… Read More »
Why is it that setting boundaries at work is so hard? Are we afraid we’ll get in trouble or lose our job? Or are we worried about what others will think of us if we create and stick to our boundaries? On the flip side, what happens if we don’t create boundaries? We can get… Read More »
It’s no secret that space has a profound impact on our productivity and many other aspects of our lives. Research shows that those who have control over the layout of their workspace are not only happier and healthier but also up to 32% more productive.[1] Now, remote workspaces have become part of the new normal… Read More »