When we think about the financials of our career, we often go straight to salary. When considering job moves, we also compare insurance and days off. However, we rarely put all the financial aspects of our career on paper. We don’t consider the cost impact of...
NOTE: The below was written a year ago, but never published. I feel the content is still relevant. Over the last two years, I’ve written about the challenges middle managers face. They are squeezed in the organization between policy and execution. I wrote about this...
Today, there are many occasions where you might be presenting on camera. A work presentation. A guest speaker at an event or conference. An interview. A videotaped podcast. A video recording for your social media or website. The list goes on. In all these situations,...
When navigating the job market, choosing the right platform can significantly impact your success. LinkedIn and Indeed, each offer unique features to aid your search. Let's explore their differences to help you determine which one to use when. LinkedIn: Your...
This is a question we ask ourselves and others all the time. The questions can then lead to more questions. If we want to go out to dinner, we need to decide the type of food. The location. The details set the tone for the night out. Defining the vibe we want to...
Change is a word to mark something different. We alter or evolve the current state. Changes can be small like adding a 5-minute habit to our day. Or life-altering like losing a loved one, getting a divorce, or losing a job. These changes can be our choice or the...
I follow Joe Pulizzi through his newsletter and podcast, and when I attended Content Entrepreneur Expo back in August, he was just releasing Burn the Playbook: Are You Made for More? Build a Life on Your Terms. The title drew me in because in the last couple years I...
Each year we have goals we want to achieve. At work, we often think about goals that are in the hands of other people. A promotion, a raise, a job change, etc. With these goals, we don’t control the outcome. I think a better question for the year is if we need to...
Your network = Your net worth. That quote is often shared. Yet so many people don’t nurture and protect this important asset. Our first connections are easy; we see them often and communicate regularly. Beyond that inner circle, things get murky. We meet people at...
Life moves fast. Careers move even faster. Reorgs happen. Leaders change. Strategies shift. Layoffs are abundant. Career insurance is the practice of keeping yourself steady no matter what’s happening around you. It’s about being prepared. Confident and in control no...
When we look back on how our life unfolded in 2025, there are many things we might consider. Accomplishments. Relationships. Our career. Hobbies. Things that went well. And things that could have been better. The events that changed the course of the plans we had in...
There is a shift happening from a mindset of the career path to the career portfolio. One great article I recently discovered was from the Harvard Business Review. I was drawn to this statement: “Whereas a career path tends to be a singular pursuit (climb the ladder...
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We all have career aspirations. We want a certain job. Aspire to reach a certain level in the organization. Hope to work for a certain company. Aim to start our own business. The list goes on. However, many lack the strategy to achieve these dreams. We Chase the...
I’ve been thinking about revenue a lot lately. For clients. For projects. For myself. My conclusion is that there are a lot of ways to approach revenue. The key is finding the right solution for yourself and your business. That said, many who I speak with don’t know...
The numbers speak for themselves. The median job tenure in the U.S. has dropped to 3.9 years. The lowest since 2002. This isn't a trend that will swing back. It's a spiral. And it's gaining momentum. How We Got Here The 2008 financial crisis broke the old employment...
Yesterday, we talked about the three cycles of confidence building. One moment where we can leverage these cycles is when experiencing job loss. Even when part of a big company reduction, we can doubt our worth. What are we good at? Why would another company want to...
After being laid off, spending is put on hold. Before going on budget lockdown, I would recommend creating a job search fund. This fund will serve 2 purposes. First, the money will remove guilt for investments. Things like a LinkedIn subscription. Coffee purchases...
Losing a job can be one of the most stressful life events. Especially when it comes to finances. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed. Yet, being proactive can help you regain control and financial stability. There are three categories of focus: Audit & Document...
This time of year, some of us start to think about our hopes and dreams for next year. Our career aspirations. Our relationships. Personal development. Achievements. When it comes to our career, there is a tendency for us to let others lead the way. What does our...
When we think about our careers, we think about many things. Our responsibilities. Our titles. Our team members. Our accomplishments. Our clients. However, we don’t often think about our assets. The elements of our career that create long-term values. The things we...