I say this is the big secret because in my dozen years teaching thousands of people about how to rethink changing or choosing their careers and work lives, I’ve found that so few people know this that it might as well be a secret. But it’s not a secret in that you should hide it—quite the ... Views: 1216
This week I spoke with a few people about coaching and how problems get solved in career coaching. People asked how I work or what I would do as a coach if faced with this situation or that. One wanted to know in detail about my processes.
It's always great when people have these questions ... Views: 1219
I once read about a man who challenged himself to drive home from work by a different route every day.
After a while, as you may imagine, it became quite tricky and involved all kinds of indirect routes with side streets. This practice certainly seems odd as most of us returning home from ... Views: 1215
Here’s a question I often hear: What should I do now that my dream career is not possible?
For most, the answer is simple—stop assuming the dream isn’t possible and start looking for creative ways to achieve it.
You’d be amazed at what we assume is impossible for ... Views: 1322
Woody Allen reportedly said, “80% of success is showing up.” There’s a lot to that, but if you’re networking at some event, that other 20% that doesn't have to do with just showing up will be the difference between being remembered well and merely being a recycled business card the next day. ... Views: 1065
Your friend calls. She’s upset. She’s been working with a coach for a couple of months or maybe a lot longer, and now she’s quitting without achieving her goals. “I wasted a lot of time and money and I don’t even know what went wrong. My coach had credentials and good references. And I did ... Views: 1229
If you watched the old sitcom “Seinfeld,” you probably recall the character, George. At one point, George decided he had failed in everything. He concludes all his instincts and thinking must be wrong. Therefore, he decides to do the opposite of everything his instincts tell him to do.
He ... Views: 1574