Most of us have been there – in a job we hate but can’t quit. All too often it is the catch 22 of not being able to leave a job until you have another one, yet not being able to muster the energy or confidence to take on a search. It can feel like the ultimate of...
Job search can be stressful, no matter what your personal or professional situation. There can be time pressure, financial pressure, identity pressure, family pressure—it’s up there with other events like moving, planning a wedding or having a new child. If you are...
“Wisdom consists in knowing one’s place in any given cycle, and what kinds of action (or restraint of action) are appropriate for that phase.” – Richard Heinberg The natural world gives us good cues about cycles. The change of seasons, tides and phases of the moon...
“What’s my purpose in life?” “What do I want to be when I grow up?” I used to think these were THE big questions. The ones to be pursuing about career and work. Knowing my life purpose or even what I want to do 10 years from now can help...
There is great power in acknowledging where we are in the present moment of our work lives. When we can see and accept the reality of our situation, we can better identify our needs, make decisions about our next steps and appreciate what is going well. In the spirit...
