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Got a touch of the "weekend flu" or the "Monday blues" this week? You're not alone. However, you shouldn't let that get you down!Mondays can be tough, but you can get through them—we have faith! The good news? With the right mindset and a few simple strategies, you can make Monday mornings better and start […]

Which one describes your morning more accurately?a) Waking up excited to head into work and do what you love.b) Waking up dreading work and seriously considering calling in sick.If the second scenario sounds more like you, it's time for a change, don't you think? Whether you're looking for a fresh start, a new challenge, or […]

It's not uncommon for job seekers to spend almost all of their time scrolling on their phones or sitting behind a computer searching through online job postings. If your job search has been unsuccessful up to this point, your time behind the screen could be a major factor in your lack of success.Engaging in a […]

In many professional settings, the ability to lead and drive outcomes doesn’t come from a job title or formal authority. It comes from influence—the ability to build trust, align stakeholders, and guide teams toward solutions, even when you don’t have the final say or favorable, commanding position. This is especially true for those who work […]

According to The Wall Street Journal, a personality test could cost you your dream job. As a career coach with over 20 years of experience, I can tell you this is not surprising. Every year, thousands of job seekers lose out on opportunities because they don't understand how to navigate these assessments.If you’ve been asked […]

If you are going to an interview, there are a few key things you will want to consider. Many people think that knowing how to accurately answer questions is the only thing that needs to be practiced. In reality, you also need to master your nonverbal communication to demonstrate your best attributes to the interviewer.Nonverbal […]

When you think about personal branding, a few questions might come to mind: What is a personal brand? Why do I need to develop my personal brand? How do I create a personal brand? Of course, you don't really “create" a personal brand. You already have one.Your personal brand is the unique combination of skills, […]

Sweaty palms. Shaky voice. Blank mind. These symptoms of nervousness can seriously sabotage a job interview, no matter how prepared and qualified you are.To quell these natural responses and help you muster more confidence in anxious situations, consider these quick pre-interview confidence boosters so you can perform better right before your next job interview—no energy […]

When it comes to measuring success at work, whether as an entry-level professional, experienced manager, or senior executive, many of us instinctively turn to quantifiable metrics: sales numbers, completion rates, or financial growth. These metrics, among other quantitative measurements, offer a clear, simplistic picture of progress, but they often fail to capture the full essence […]

When you think of every company you've worked for throughout your career, how many of them would you describe as "transparent"? For most professionals, their real-world experiences with workplace transparency have been limited to open-door policies or weekly team meetings. But transparency in the workplace is much more than that. It's the foundation of trust, […]