Whoever thought up the word “networking” should give me a call, because I have some questions for them. Like, “Why?” And, “Really?” I can't think of anything less inspiring or motivating than the word “networking.” I know from decades of coaching that when most people hear “networking,” what they really hear is, “forced small talk followed by awkward shop talk.” That's not exactly my idea of a good time. When seen in this light, networking can bring up feelings of

You’ve clearly identified the type of company you’d love to work for, the kinds of projects you’d like to be involved with, and the impact you’d like to make. You’ve tweaked your resume, networked your heart out, and sent your strategically crafted cover letters to the right people. And now you have the interview! ​ Gulp. For most people, interviewing is nerve-wracking. We so badly want to say and do the right things to secure the results we want. It’s crucial we appear confi

When I see a video like this, two words come to mind. More, please. With utter seriousness - funny animal videos are so good for my mental health. (I like to imagine that they have their own videos of humans doing funny things, too.) A goose going down a slide? Fabulous. And fun. Slides? In this context, fun. Slides at work? Usually….not so much. Check this slide out. ⬇️ Can we say overwhelm? I wrote down some of my ideas on how to make your work slide