Having a mentor can make it easier to succeed in work or in life. Knowing how to choose a mentor can ensure that you make the most of this beneficial relationship. Here are some fundamental attributes to look for in an advisor, and a step-by-step guide to finding the right one for you. Traits to [...]
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Career Lessons from Goldilocks
August 18, 2010
Remember the tale about Goldilocks…After getting lost in the forest she stumbles across a cottage where she finds porridge, a rocking chair and a bed. For everything she finds, she has to do a little trial and error to get just the right “fit.” The porridge is either too hot or too cold, the chairs [...]
The Career Makeover Coach Wins eCollegeFinder’s Career Advocate Award!
May 25, 2010
I am excited to announce that the Career Makeover Coach blog has been selected as one of the Top 50 Career Advocates by eCollegeFinder. eCollegeFinder is an online resource that helps students advance in a current job or launch a new career by offering degree programs that match their unique educational needs. This award is [...]
How to Escape a Good Job That’s Turned into a Bad Trap
November 3, 2009
When you have what most people consider a “good” job, it is easy to feel obligated to stay where you are. After all, you have what most people want, right? Well most people want that. But there are some of us who aren’t satisfied with the good job. We require work that feeds our passion. [...]
Strategies for a Career Makeover
April 2, 2009
A few weeks go I had the privilege of sharing on Ellie Nieves’ Leadership Strategies for Women BlogTalk radio show. The topic of our discussion: Strategies for Making Over Your Career.
Avoiding the Monday Morning Mood Swing
March 30, 2009
Imagine what Monday mornings would feel like if you actually loved your job. About a month ago I had a conversation with Kathleen Jeanty of InnerLeaf Communications who absolutely loves what she does. According to her, she is so passionate about her work in marketing and communications if she won the lottery, she said she [...]
“You help people get jobs, right?”
February 23, 2009
“Do you like what you do, or love what you do?”
My coaching practice centers around a passion for helping women create success by living authentically and working with passion. I help my clients define, pursue and excel in their chosen professional passion. My starting question is always whether you like what you do or love what you do. If you are in a place of only liking what you do, and you’ve decided to stop tolerating work that doesn’t connect to your passion, I’ll coach you through one of four scenarios:










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