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When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation with the people on your team? Recent research from Gallup shows that only 31% of employees in the US are engaged at work and that managers account for 70% of the difference in team-level engagement.  Why does...

Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day at work? What if you and your team focused on what you do well instead of the areas where you struggle? Strengths-based development focuses on exactly this topic. What is Strengths-Based Development? “What...

A coach is someone that helps individuals meet their goals. That is a broad definition and there are many different types of coaches: career coaches, life coaches, fitness coaches, executive coaches, time management coaches, and more.  The International Coach...

What do you do when you are overwhelmed in your career? The new project you are leading seems daunting to begin.Multiple priorities at work are becoming harder to juggle. The job search you want to launch but aren’t sure where to start. The career change you...

Unexpected twists and turns occur in our careers, as well as life events that can impact our careers. Just as financial advisors recommend having a financial contingency plan via an emergency savings account, you should have a contingency plan for your career. ...

Are you where you set out to be? Or did you just end up here? You own your career path - no one else. It is time to start being intentional about it.  Do any of these situations sound familiar? You are not advancing how you would like within your company - you...

Resilience. I think we have all heard this word a lot by now this year. What does resilience really mean? According to the Mirriam-Webster Dictionary, resilience is defined as “an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change.” Everyone’s life has...

Are you planning for an extended leave from work? It’s common to need to take extended time from work for a variety of reasons - parental leave, medical leave, needing to care for an ill family member. No matter your reason for planning an extended leave, following...

Networking – this word can be intimidating to some people. What does networking really mean? How do you use networking to meet your goals?  Even for those that are more experienced at networking, you may not be clear on if your efforts are helping you to reach...

Fear can be a powerful motivator - or a powerful detractor. Is fear holding you back from what you really want in your career? What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Would you advocate for the promotion? Would you finally take the leap and start your own business...