Looking for a job when you don't have one is one of the hardest things we do as responsible adults. Career transition is hard work and the biggest challenge is staying positive. Kathryn gives us some great strategies for keeping our chin up and focused until we find that perfect fit. - InPower...
Overwhelmed? Try setting intentions. Set ONE THING as your intention to achieve by the end of the day and be satisfied when you achieve it. Do this every day. Overwhelm results from a lack of distinction. When you’re flying over the forest the gullies, fallen trees and open spaces are clear. It’s...
The holidays are upon us and this means - increased stress! We all "know" that when things get busy we need to be gentle with ourselves and that one of our best strategies is to say "No" more often, and preserve more of energy for the highest priorities. We know it but we often don't do it. I want...
Work is hard work. How to find purpose in your work is a hard question. Even when you know you are doing important things, showing up to do the hard work can start to feel like a grind. Pointless. Meaningless. Joyless. I don’t want it to be this way. I want every moment of work to be joyful. ...
I am a student of goal-setting success. Early in my career I began to notice that I was more likely to meet some of my goals than others. Being curious, I began to experiment and reflect on which goals led to fairly effortless success and which ones might predictably end in frustration. My most...
Some Truths About Executive Coaching Executive coaching is the new state-of-the-art for career development. It’s like having a professional mentor–but much more. I never cease to be amazed at the power of the coaching process to draw out the skills or talent that was previously hidden...
What key skill should every senior executive (and anyone aspiring to be one someday) master? The art of listening. John helps us understand why this is so important. How can you improve your listening skills this week? (We all can!) - InPower Editors Several people asked me recently what the most...
By Shira Harrington Do you know the feeling when you’ve had a big “win” at work? When you’ve served with your whole heart doing something you love? It’s pretty exhilarating, right? That feeling doesn’t have to be fleeting. It’s possible to capture it every day when follow your passion and work for...
When Stress Can Actually Be a Good Thing “I’m so stressed!”“This is so stressful!”“I don’t need stress in my life right now!” These commonly heard phrases all point to the idea that stress (and the difficult people who cause it) is something negative that needs to be eradicated from your life....
By Jessica Thiefels Networking can be hard, nervewracking, expensive and time-consuming. It can also afford you otherwise unavailable job opportunities and ultimately provide you with the tools you need to find success and stand out in your field. Especially as we head into the New Year, when...
