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I just heard about the popular slogan “Act Your Wage” (I missed the wave during the pandemic apparently), which is in the same family as “Quiet Quitting”. In the workplace, there is a uptick in self advocacy behaviors. People don’t want to do work if they are not being treated equitably and fairly compensated. And, […]

Why do we feel antsy after we’ve been in a job for a while? There are some current external and cultural factors that play into career satisfaction and contribute to that nagging feeling that something could be better: 🤔🧐🤨❓❔ We’ve got more time than ever. If you’re fit and healthy, the 100 year life will […]

“The way forward is through open, frank dialogue and a willingness to find a workable solution that doesn’t put an undue burden on anyone.” Sage advice -and- there’s a lot in there. First, “open, frank dialogue” doesn’t come naturally to everyone, especially when emotions are running high. Sometimes, when there are human resource and equity […]

For most of us, relationships at work can make or break our sense of job satisfaction. So what to do when someone really gets under your skin? Invariably, the first thing is to figure out what’s going with you. That can be annoying when it’s obviously the other person who is doing and saying the […]

1. What’s your practice focus and what kind of clients knock on your door ? HMS Career Coaching helps adults at any stage in their career who want to be more intentional in their career planning. People who knock on our door often say they fell into the jobs they had and want to choose something […]

Looking for reasons to love (or hate) ChatGPT? Check out this article about how ChatGPT can help us make more informed decisions. Dr. Thomas Ramge and Viktor Mayer-Schoenberger highlight AI’s valuable essence: the ability to tap into the world’s knowledge, facts, and figures instantaneously. In the past it would have taken so long to compile this information it would […]

I recently went to a wonderful networking event with regional colleagues in Boston that was hosted by Sabrina Woods and the Career Counselors’ Consortium Northeast. Meeting people I had only known over LinkedIn or email was so nice. When you are in a room with people who share a vocation, wow, is there a lot to talk about! […]

📈 The U.S. job market recently added 339,000 jobs in May. Health care, hospitality, and business services were among the top industries, with tens of thousands of jobs added in each. 💵 Companies are paying more. Compared to this time last year, wages are 4.3% higher. 👩‍⚕️ More people want jobs. Especially women. The pandemic […]

Lost and frustrated? Working hard, but not getting where you want to be? Check out this short book I am reading for book club, The Cafe on the Edge of the World: A Story About the Meaning of Life by John Strelecky. Start by answering “Why am I here?” What is it that you really want […]

#celebrate I received my invitation to sit for the ICF ACC exam today! This comes after 9 months of coach training, 3 months of mentor training and weeks of patiently waiting for approval of my coaching session and transcript.  I wanted to be in a hurry, but I coached myself to be patient and keep coaching […]

First, let’s destigmatize layoffs. For individuals, being laid off can be isolating and demoralizing. For hiring teams, considering candidates who’ve been laid off might seem risky. If you have been laid off, many others are in the same boat. Check out this helpful list of layoffs in the tech sector, created by @Roger Lee, at Layoffs.FYI, https://layoffs.fyi/. […]

Future proof your career by understanding AI engines, like ChatGPT, and leaning into it with discernment. Don’t worry about what you cannot control (your job probably will not be taken by a computer) and use the resources to your advantage. 🤔 AI is generated from things that exist already, have been done, said, discovered, written, […]

Supporting Outgoing Employees By Covering the Costs for Career Transition Coaching Services = “Outplacement” An employment lawyer recently told me that he estimates 20% of his corporate clients provide outplacement services when they let employees go. That’s a pretty small percentage in an professional climate where workers care so much, arguably more than ever before, […]

Wondering how to actually find time to job search when you’re already busy at work? 👍 Look closely at your upcoming schedule, personal and professional, and start your job search when it might be most reasonable or you foresee some downtime. 👍 Plan on 2-3 hours a week for job search activities and put boundaries […]

Do you sometimes wish you had chosen a different career? Does this nagging FOMO get in your way with the job you do have? Do you see so many possibilities for careers you could have chosen or could pursue now? What can help? 💡 Stop, breathe, acknowledge the thoughts and feelings. 💡 Consider why you […]

It’s better to look for a job when you’re working. Even the most confident people start to feel cracks in their self esteem when the job search becomes a full time job and lags on. I love the tips in this article from Marlo Lyons, PCC, SPHR, GPHR, JD especially the emphasis on mindset: She […]