We have all heard the promise that when you turn your passion into a career, you will never have to work a day in your life. While you want to find a career that you are passionate about, choosing a career solely based on passion can lead you down the wrong path. I have seen it fail in my own life and the lives of many of my clients prior to [...]
Do you sometimes rush from one task to another feeling frazzled, only to realize by the end of your day, that you haven’t really accomplished much? You are not alone! We live in a culture that glorifies busyness. Therefore, most of us are conditioned to keep ourselves busy, whether it’s productive or not. This rat-race mentality is taking a toll on our well-being, confidence and fulfillment. Here is how you can [...]
Do you ever catch yourself, thinking “I’ll do that when…”? You may be waiting for your kids to be in college, your parents settled in a care facility, or your mortgage paid off, before taking action on your dreams and desires. You are not alone! Most people have a tendency to wait for the perfect time. Unfortunately, there may never be a perfect time. You may always find reasons to keep [...]
One of the important elements of career clarity and career fulfilment is getting in touch with your natural rhythm. Consider for a moment that all creatures have their own rhythm. The rhythm of an elephant is very different from that of a cheetah for example. Let’s agree that both rhythms are equally beautiful and perfectly suited to secure the livelihood of each of these creatures. Since you [...]
The oh so familiar question “What is your greatest weakness and what are you doing to overcome it?” leads us to believe that in order to advance in career, we have to work hard at overcoming our weaknesses. Contrary to this common belief, it is far wiser to admit a weakness, ask for support and delegate. […]
Career grief is rarely acknowledged, even though several work circumstances can bring up feelings of loss, grief and sadness. A lot of people have been impacted by the changes in the workplace in response to the pandemic. For many of us feelings of sadness, frustration and grief or even a sense of numbness and disconnection colour our daily work lives. Like others, you may feel isolated and alone in your career. [...]
Do you get stuck in comparing yourself to other people on your search for a fulfilling career? You are not alone! Comparison itself is an awesome tool to measure and evaluate. However, when you get caught in measuring things that aren’t helpful or empowering, comparison will leave you feeling hopeless. This is what happens to most of us from time to time. That’s why I am [...]
Do you sometimes feel stuck or overwhelmed as you are searching for a career path that energizes you? You are certainly not alone! We can all benefit from a shift in perspective from time to time. That’s why I am excited to share six of my favourite powerful ways to shift perspective! […]
Do you feel stuck in a rut? Do you wish you could dump the bad habits that drain your energy and keep you from moving forward? You are not alone! […]
When you encounter challenge in life and on your journey to career clarity, it offers an opportunity to strengthen your inner resilience. As we experience the pandemic we are all faced with challenging circumstances. This crisis provides a unique opportunity to grow awareness of your innate resilience. It is a good time to learn how to strengthen your inner resources even further. As your resilience grows, you will face challenges in [...]