How Should You Respond When an Interviewer Asks You About Your Greatest Career Achievement in an Interview

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It’s the rare job candidate that doesn’t experience some anxiety when it’s time for the interview. One of the most common questions is “What is your greatest career achievement to date?” It’s designed to be a tough question that tells the interviewer so much about what you value as well as what you’ve done. Here’s Read more »

Learning To Say “No” and Not Feeling Guilty

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Psychology Today says many of us aren’t good at saying “No.” The problem is guilt and fear of conflict. This can create conflict and stress at work and at home. How can you say the “No” word and not feel guilty? This blog will give you some concrete steps that will make you more comfortable Read more »

New Year. New You. 4 Ways to Set the Perfect Goals for 2023

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The New Year brings a lot of optimism that you can move mountains. With that optimism comes the worry that your goals aren’t the right ones or that you won’t be able to hit the mark somehow. But this year can be different. You can set the perfect goals and achieve them. Whether it’s your Read more »

How Might You Become a Better Manager and Leader in 2023?

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There’s something about a New Year that inspires us to set personal and professional goals. The problem is that only 16% of people who actually set these goals ever achieve them. Most give up within six weeks of starting to work towards their goal. If you’re a manager, setting professional development goals is essential for Read more »

Refresh and Recharge Your Way to a Productive Second Half of 2022

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Burnout is a real issue in many jobs these days. The American Psychological Association (APA) says it’s everywhere in 2022. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that burnout is an occupational phenomenon caused by workplace stress. Surveys show 79% of the workforce say they’re experiencing the negative consequences of workplace stress, including emotional exhaustion and Read more »

Why Every Professional Should Consider a Career Coach and/or a Mentor

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Work can feel like a dead end. Maybe you’ve been longing for a new challenge but feel trapped in your current job. Maybe you’d like to break into a new field but don’t know-how. Perhaps you’ve been job searching but can’t find anything that seems to fit. In all of these situations, a career coach Read more »