This isn’t the post I planned to write today– that was going to be about interviewing nerves– but I spent the weekend watching “A Bowie Celebration,” a tribute to the man 5 years after he left us, and metabolizing the events in Washington, D.C. And I started thinking a lot about both humanity and why…
It’s uncomfortable to advocate for yourself on the job, but it’s also important to do so that you are able to succeed, grow in your job, and be respected for who you are. Here are some video tips. You may have noticed that I leave my small flubs and mistakes in my videos, and…
Are you in your work-from-home groove or are you still struggling? Many people I talk to have found that they love working from home and want to continue doing it, while others are struggling to find ways to be productive. I’ll talk about how to advocate for yourself if you want to keep working…
but how can you tell if that’s what’s happening to you? This video will help!
Have you been burned by a toxic job or work culture? It happens more than you might think! And it’s brutal to recover from, especially if it went on for a while or seems to be a pattern in your work life. Sadly workplace bullying and bad behavior are actually pretty common. In fact, the…
Challenges galore! Here are some tips.
Self-care while job-hunting is always important, but it’s especially so now. Looking for a new job can be hard work, and sometimes we can get demoralized by the whole thing. And honestly, I haven’t spoken to anyone who isn’t already brought pretty low by everything happening around us these days, so an added layer…
Are you stuck in a career you don’t enjoy? Here are some steps to get you started in a change of direction. If you get stuck on any of the steps, please feel free to reach out, or just have a conversation with a friend or trusted family member. Identify what’s making you unhappy.…
Are you familiar with ikigai? It’s an Okinawan concept that best translates as something like “reason for being.” It’s often used to describe that perfect job that is fulfilling, meaningful, and satisfying. In Japan, though, the idea has also been used to justify too much time spent working, potentially contributing to the once-infamous karoshi, death…
Determining social and etiquette norms can be challenging, especially if you’re neurodiverse or just that little bit awkward. I know the feeling all to well, and I’m a pretty social person. Still, in any new situation, I have that moment of doubt: how am I supposed to handle this? Can I cuss around these people?…