How open are you to exploring new possibilities for yourself? The wave of disruption and innovation ushered in by the pandemic has made things that you might have considered impossible three years ago possible now. But you’ll only know if something is possible if you have the courage and curiosity to push out of your …
Are you so busy juggling your personal and work lives, that you’re overlooking what truly matters in your life? Here’s a story that illustrates the importance of not letting what we truly value get overshadowed by the busyness of our lives. Almost thirty years ago, when I was practicing law in Pittsburgh, PA, I …
Your level of confidence can make the difference between asking “why not me?” or staying stuck in the same old unfulfilling rut. The experiences of Jake and Erica illustrate the importance of confidence in exploring more fulfilling career opportunities. Jake and Erica were data engineers with a high-tech company who were eager to transfer …
It’s Spring and time to rejuvenate, renew and reinvent! Perhaps, you – like so many other people – have reassessed your life and career and are weighing the pros and cons of a career reset, pivot or reinvention While the process of re-imagining your life and considering new possibilities can be exciting, it can also …
Are you feeling drained by the continuing uncertainty, conflicting “guidance” and disruption generated by this latest Covid surge? Two years of mixed messaging, chaos and misinformation have eroded many people’s trust in government, public health officials and the “medical experts.” Many of us are asking “WHO can I trust?” Last week, seeking some respite from …
“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” – Brene Brown One of the keys to living a happy life is cultivating an attitude of gratitude. This has never been truer than now as we approach Thanksgiving and are …
Happy International Woman’s Day! Every one of the women who we’ll honor this month had times when she didn’t feel confident. If each of them hadn’t broken her own internal confidence barrier, the world would never have had the benefit of her unique contributions. During these volatile times, when so many women’s careers have been …
Is there a tantalizing idea for your life or work that’s been hovering in the back of your mind but you’ve dismissed as too unrealistic or bizarre? Somehow this thing has always called to you but you’ve pushed it away to pursue other more “important” or “realistic” goals and dreams. This is the perfect time …
Sharon was a dentist who appeared to have it all. She had developed a part-time practice, which allowed her to design her life around her two young children and was actively involved in her community. Yet she often appeared overwhelmed and didn’t project the self- assurance one would expect from an accomplished professional.
I recently facilitated a panel discussion on career reinvention for the local bar association. Each of the three amazing women panelists described reaching a turning point in her career when she recognized that her job was no longer aligned with what really mattered to her. This prompted each of them to pivot to a different role, specialty or career that was more fulfilling.
