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Everybody feels stuck at some point in life (usually more than once!) For me, I knew something needed to change when I was working in educational technology and was not getting to spend enough time interacting with and helping individuals with career planning. I always imagined the technology would connect students to the world beyond schools […]

Earlier this month, I dropped my last child off at college. The smile in the photo defies the truth. The past couple of weeks have felt heavy as I process this change, and I can tell it’s going to indeed be a process. Here are the thoughts I am hoping will guide me now: 😢 […]

To the Career Coach: Thank you for your column and most recent thoughtful tips for new graduates. I am wondering what words of wisdom you may have for a near 60 year-old, who has been out of the workforce for 2 years, on re-entry to part time working. Thanks for your thoughts! O.W.   Dear O.W., […]

Are you curious about the best places for women to live? 🌍 Check out the latest study results from the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace, and Security, ranking the top 10 nations for women based on the 2023 Women Peace and Security Index scores. The study assesses countries on key components including inclusion (education, employment, […]

💡 Have you heard of the workplace exercise called “Question-storming”? Question-storming is a game-changing brainstorming technique (thanks for the tip, Harvard Business Review) designed to generate powerful questions that lead to really interesting solutions! This applies to your current workplace AND the process of looking for a new job. To find the best answers, you […]

Nearly everyone I know is either on vacation right now or just returning from vacation…and from experience I know that being greeted by a mountain of Slack messages and emails can be ROUGH. Here’s how to regain your momentum and reconnect with what you love about your job, according to Harvard Business Review: 🌴 Brace […]

Our 3-month Career Fulfillment Accelerator is designed to transform your professional journey and help you find a career that you truly love. Here’s a sneak peek into what you’ll gain from just 3 months of working together with one of our amazing coaches: 🏋️‍♀️ Strengths & Values Inventory: I’ve said this before and I’ll say […]

Navigating the transition from college to the professional world can be daunting, especially when it seems like everyone else has their career path mapped out. But here’s the truth: uncertainty is normal, and it’s okay to feel a bit lost. The first step? Get to work- any job will do! Landing a job that covers […]

These aren’t just Clash lyrics, they’re a common question I hear from clients again and again, wondering if they should leave their jobs. It’s a big decision! Here are a few recent considerations from Harvard Business Review that can help guide your decision: 1. Toxic Workplace Check: Determine if your workplace is toxic. Signs include […]

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, […]

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 […]