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Feeling Lost Navigating Your Next Chapter?
Are you feeling lost navigating your next chapter? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us – even those of us with multiple degrees and a library card that’s more worn than our favorite pair of slippers. It’s like trying to decipher a cryptic crossword puzzle – challenging, frustrating, and you might end up with ink all over your fingers. But fear not, with your intellect and a healthy dose of humor, you’ll find your way to a new and exciting chapter in your life. So put down that book for a minute and let’s get started. Feeling lost
Don’t Let CHAT GPT Write Your Resume
Picture this – you’ve spent hours perfecting your resume, trying to make it stand out from the crowd. You’ve scoured the internet for the best resume writing tips and templates while spending countless cups of coffee writing and rewriting. Finally, you sit back and admire your masterpiece, only to realize that it’s as boring as watching paint dry. You think to yourself, “I need something to spice this up, something that’ll make it pop!” And then it hits you – why not use Chat GPT to generate your resume? But wait, before you do that, let me tell you a
Frustrated in your job search?
Job hunting can be a daunting and frustrating process. It can take a lot of time and effort to find the right job that suits your skills and experience. However, there are some things you can do to make the job search less stressful and more successful. Here are four tips to help you improve your job search. Define your job search criteria Before you start your job search, take some time to define what you are looking for in a job. Consider the industry you want to work in, the type of job you want, the salary you are
Identify Your Purpose in Midlife
Four Steps to Identifying Your Purpose in Midlife Have you reached a point in your life where you felt like you were simply going through the motions? Maybe you wake up each day feeling unfulfilled, wondering if there is more to life than what you are currently experiencing. If so, you are not alone! Many people experience a sense of restlessness or dissatisfaction as they reach midlife, and finding your purpose can be a powerful way to find renewed meaning and fulfillment. Here are some tips on finding your purpose in midlife and the benefits! Your Steps! Here are some
Keep Your Resume Updated in Today’s Market
Keeping your resume updated is crucial if you want to stay on top of your game in the current job market. Whether you are actively looking for a new job or simply want to be prepared for any future opportunities that may come your way, having an updated resume can make all the difference. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of keeping your resume up-to-date even when you are employed and why it’s important to reach out to a resume writer for an audit. Having an updated resume allows you to be ready for any unexpected changes
How to Celebrate Yourself this Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! Perhaps you’ve boycotted the “Hallmark ” holiday, or you embrace it with fun for yourself, your partner, and galantines. Whether you are in a partnership or flying solo, there is no better time than this month to turn inwards and spend some time acknowledging how amazing you are. Here are five ideas that will help you celebrate YOU- no overpriced flowers or waxy chocolates needed. Why is it so important to pause and take a moment to do this? Reflecting on everything you’re grateful for, how far you’ve come, and what you’ve accomplished is a
New Year, New Career, Is this your year?
Do you love January? The stress of presents, parties, and the perfect holiday season is over, and for some of us we can reflect on the past year as well as brainstorm goals for the new year ahead. January can be filled with optimism, possibility, and excitement; I like to imagine the best self I will create over the next twelve months. For many, motivation is at its highest in January, and I can’t help feeling like 2023 will be the best year yet. So, in that spirit, make 2023 the year that you stop settling for a job that
December is a great month to shop for a new career!
Perhaps you are like me and reading this right before the Christmas holiday and thinking, “with so much going on this time of year, why would I be looking for a new career?” that can wait until 2023! I have enough to do! What would make you stop looking for a new career in December? The shopping, wrapping, meal planning, holiday baking, not to mention the family functions? It’s enough to make your head spin. I get it… Here are the Reasons Why it’s a great time to Shop! Granted, no matter what holiday you celebrate this time of year
The Power of Music to Transport
It was a damp Seattle evening in May, as I settled into my seat at Benaroya Hall to hear the Seattle Symphony. I was attending an event with a friend, and it was our “pre mother’s day treat” to ourselves. Dinner and the Symphony! But that evening was a special night as it was one of their “pops” concerts. A Tribute to The Vinyl Years, A Classic Song Book! We were looking forward to hearing the orchestra and vocalists perform music from The Dobbie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Styx, and Billy Joel. Little did I know that I would experience something
Feeling Lost Navigating Your Next Chapter?
Are you feeling lost navigating your next chapter? Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us – even those of us with multiple degrees and a library card that’s more worn than our favorite pair of slippers. It’s like trying to decipher a cryptic crossword puzzle – challenging, frustrating, and you might end up with ink all over your fingers. But fear not, with your intellect and a healthy dose of humor, you’ll find your way to a new and exciting chapter in your life. So put down that book for a minute and let’s get started. Feeling lost when it comes to navigating your next chapter is a common experience. Whether you’re entering retirement, yearning to make a career pivot,, or going through
Don’t Let CHAT GPT Write Your Resume
Picture this – you’ve spent hours perfecting your resume, trying to make it stand out from the crowd. You’ve scoured the internet for the best resume writing tips and templates while spending countless cups of coffee writing and rewriting. Finally, you sit back and admire your masterpiece, only to realize that it’s as boring as watching paint dry. You think to yourself, “I need something to spice this up, something that’ll make it pop!” And then it hits you – why not use Chat GPT to generate your resume? But wait, before you do that, let me tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a job applicant who thought she was being clever by using Chat GPT to generate her resume. Little
Frustrated in your job search?
Job hunting can be a daunting and frustrating process. It can take a lot of time and effort to find the right job that suits your skills and experience. However, there are some things you can do to make the job search less stressful and more successful. Here are four tips to help you improve your job search. Define your job search criteria Before you start your job search, take some time to define what you are looking for in a job. Consider the industry you want to work in, the type of job you want, the salary you are expecting, and the location you are willing to work in. Defining your criteria will help you focus your job search efforts and avoid wasting time
Identify Your Purpose in Midlife
Four Steps to Identifying Your Purpose in Midlife Have you reached a point in your life where you felt like you were simply going through the motions? Maybe you wake up each day feeling unfulfilled, wondering if there is more to life than what you are currently experiencing. If so, you are not alone! Many people experience a sense of restlessness or dissatisfaction as they reach midlife, and finding your purpose can be a powerful way to find renewed meaning and fulfillment. Here are some tips on finding your purpose in midlife and the benefits! Your Steps! Here are some steps that may help you shift your energy and get you thinking about yourself and your purpose! Reflect on your values and passions Take time
Keep Your Resume Updated in Today’s Market
Keeping your resume updated is crucial if you want to stay on top of your game in the current job market. Whether you are actively looking for a new job or simply want to be prepared for any future opportunities that may come your way, having an updated resume can make all the difference. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of keeping your resume up-to-date even when you are employed and why it’s important to reach out to a resume writer for an audit. Having an updated resume allows you to be ready for any unexpected changes in your career. You never know when a job opportunity may arise, and having an updated resume ready can save you time and stress. If
How to Celebrate Yourself this Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching! Perhaps you’ve boycotted the “Hallmark ” holiday, or you embrace it with fun for yourself, your partner, and galantines. Whether you are in a partnership or flying solo, there is no better time than this month to turn inwards and spend some time acknowledging how amazing you are. Here are five ideas that will help you celebrate YOU- no overpriced flowers or waxy chocolates needed. Why is it so important to pause and take a moment to do this? Reflecting on everything you’re grateful for, how far you’ve come, and what you’ve accomplished is a step to reaching new goals, which keeps us young and mentally tough. Dr. David DeSteno, author of the book Emotional Success: The Power of Gratitude,
New Year, New Career, Is this your year?
Do you love January? The stress of presents, parties, and the perfect holiday season is over, and for some of us we can reflect on the past year as well as brainstorm goals for the new year ahead. January can be filled with optimism, possibility, and excitement; I like to imagine the best self I will create over the next twelve months. For many, motivation is at its highest in January, and I can’t help feeling like 2023 will be the best year yet. So, in that spirit, make 2023 the year that you stop settling for a job that stifles your creativity, makes you dread waking up in the morning, long for weekends and vacations, or wastes your intelligence. Time for a change! The
December is a great month to shop for a new career!
Perhaps you are like me and reading this right before the Christmas holiday and thinking, “with so much going on this time of year, why would I be looking for a new career?” that can wait until 2023! I have enough to do! What would make you stop looking for a new career in December? The shopping, wrapping, meal planning, holiday baking, not to mention the family functions? It’s enough to make your head spin. I get it… Here are the Reasons Why it’s a great time to Shop! Granted, no matter what holiday you celebrate this time of year can be hectic. Here are some reasons why it’s a good time to consider getting your “ducks in a row” before January 1st! Most of
The Power of Music to Transport
It was a damp Seattle evening in May, as I settled into my seat at Benaroya Hall to hear the Seattle Symphony. I was attending an event with a friend, and it was our “pre mother’s day treat” to ourselves. Dinner and the Symphony! But that evening was a special night as it was one of their “pops” concerts. A Tribute to The Vinyl Years, A Classic Song Book! We were looking forward to hearing the orchestra and vocalists perform music from The Dobbie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Styx, and Billy Joel. Little did I know that I would experience something in that performance that I will never forget. I get a bit emotional just thinking back to the moment! My Magic Carpet Ride Midway through
Gardening and Coaching-Cultivating Possibilities
If you are reading this in “real-time” then it is July in the Pacific Northwest which I call home. If you are not a native to the area then you may not be familiar with our saying, “summer weather for us does not officially start until the 5th of July”. It goes without saying, that our springs are soggy, and we hold tight to the promise of sunny skies and warmer temperatures! One of my true passions is gardening! When not working, you will find me in the garden rain or shine, pulling weeds, pruning perennials, or fertilizing roses! As a life and career coach, I like to think of the coaching process as a lot like gardening. There are many parallels and in the
