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There comes a time to leave every role behind—whether you are moving up, out, or on. You don’t have to be at the end of your career and you certainly don’t want to be at the end of your rope and forced … Continue reading →

Have you considered the mindset that you will have on Wednesday, November 9, the day after the election? You have a choice—you can mindlessly repeat the pundits’ sound bytes and the unsavory words that characterize this election. You can disengage—walk away—with a … Continue reading →

Q: I want to move from IT into biotechnology. I have a transferable skill set, but when I interview, they say I need biotech experience to be hired. Sounds like a Catch 22. What can I do? A: Great that … Continue reading →

Being successful is one thing; being recognized for the value that you bring is another. The extent to which you are known determines your value. Value and visibility go together. Besides understanding what you bring to the party, you must know who in … Continue reading →

Q: UGH! to the smutty campaign headlines. How do I handle conversations with my clients and friends? A: I am asking myself the exact same question. I found myself using language with my friends that I picked up from the … Continue reading →

How do you respond to change? Do you avoid it, or do you say “Bring it on!” Do you see change as a continual flow or as episodic and event-driven? When you face change that originates outside your control, are you … Continue reading →

Q: I came here to get away from a bad manager. Everything was great until– I can’t believe it– I got layered. Ugh! This guy doesn’t even know what I do. A:  Sounds like you have a several things going … Continue reading →

Are you still focused on the content of your role? When you are in a new position it is natural to focus on your new responsibilities—the content of your role. But frankly, it is assumed that you have the content under … Continue reading →

Q:  My friends say that I avoid the big issues by kicking the can down the road.  Frankly, I agree. I feel like my life is stuck. A:   When you look at all of the things that you want to … Continue reading →

I often remind my clients that when they ask themselves “yes or no” questions about their abilities, the answer is almost always a resounding “no.” “Do I have the right stuff? Can I do this” are typical questions. It is much easier … Continue reading →