Why the “I’ll Do Anything” approach in a tough job market is likely your worst enemy. The recipe for a successful job search is simple but takes intention. The outcome is likely a job search that lands you a role sooner and you'll be far happier in it.

Companies who hire Culture Coaches are finding their employees are increasingly happier, less overwhelmed, have tools to navigate growth and performance better, and create strategies to be more visible and relevant. This equates to better retention, work, and outcomes for overall company goals. This post talks about my experience providing this service and the overwhelmingly positive outcomes where companies keep happy people and personal and company goals are met!

As a coach who has supported many people in their careers, the topic of how to answer the question, “Tell me About Yourself” comes up frequently. I think being prepared to answer this ominous question strategically, and with some humanness, to set a good tone and incredible first impression can make a big difference on you fare during the interview process.

Why the world needs more coaches, and how we all as adults can benefit from the power of it. It’s a profession that might be misunderstood but has the incredible potential to make a huge impact for those that engage in it. Imagine how much easier your life would be if you just made a few small changes because of some powerful coaching sessions. Can you imagine how having someone shine light on how impactful you’ve been and inspire the potential you have? Try coaching, there’s a lot of good ones out there.

Were you born on third base? Did you have everything you needed to successfully make it to home base as an adult and thrive, with a full menu of options for guidance, support, financial means, access to networks of people to easily find your way?

Or were you born in the dugout, the stands, or maybe even outside the stadium?

What I mean by this is, were you lucky enough to be born to a family that had the resources to provide for you in a way that you didn’t have to worry about too much so you can make it in this world successfully?

And how can we do better for everyone to thrive?

Promoting from within or hiring externally has big implications on the health of your team, and it’s not a one size hits all solution for every company. This explores questions to be considered when deciding to promote or hire externally and how this done well alongside tools for teams and good communication can increase trust, retention, and great work output.

Dogs are incredible and amazing creatures, and I’ve learned so much from my pup as he journeyed these last three years with me. These years have been filled with exponential lessons and growth as I learned to pause, finally took time to address a lifetime of trauma and hurt, and finally take care of me. Read about how his presence has helped me in the process.

Friday post-election sadness and grief sets in. I’m sad about privilege being protected over the freedom for all. How can we bring together community moving forward and stop being so inward?

Obtaining the ICF Credential was a lot of work and harder than I expected. I now understand why it’s sought after and the gold standard of the coaching community. Find out how and why here.

Authenticity is at the core of who I am, and one of my most important values. Healing from a life of doing, people pleasing, and fawning has me reflecting on whether I’ve ever really known who I’ve been until I stopped to pause.

Did you ever stop and think how you can take some very small steps when meeting new people for interviews, dates, and more and have a big impact? Learn a little more on your power to make people feel good!

Shannon of Radiant Firefly talks about her why. What’s important about coaching and the life she lives.

Elizabeth Gilbert launched Letters from Love in way to help us love ourselves better by writing letters to ourselves, from love. You’ll find my first one here.