The Exodus of American Healthcare Workers, and What Comes Next
It goes without saying that the current global health crisis has had an astronomic impact on American healthcare workers. The internet has been inundated with...
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Health Is Wealth: How to Move Away From Hustle Culture
We all open social media and are reminded of others’ successful lives: a picture perfect viewpoint of a struggle-free life. We know it’s not an accurate...
Base Helps You Improve Your Health with Scientific Data
Base When you’re dealing with everyday health issues like stress, fatigue, insomnia and irritability, it’s hard to pinpoint the changes that you need to make...
The Ground Rules: How to Argue with Yourself About Your Work Life
As many of us are, I am particularly hard on myself when it comes to work life. I participate in egregious inner conversations concerning a...
Community Colleges Helping Students Cope With Rising Inflation
In some places in California, gas prices are topping $6 a gallon. Across the nation, American pocketbooks are taking a hit, not only at the...
The Core Files: Expectations, Reality & Moving Beyond the Breach
Amanda Kloska @unsplash “Yeah, it might be all that you get. Yeah, I guess this might well be it.” – Theme from Ted Lasso, by...
You Should Be Your Own Muse
Hai Tran @unsplash Muse 1: any of the nine sister goddesses in Greek mythology presiding over song and poetry and the arts and sciences Clio...
The Core Files: The Great Rearranging, Clarity & Thinking Small
Adib Harith @unsplash In my mind, our expectations for the holiday season feel a bit misaligned. Many of us are juggling typically high expectations —...
5 Work Life Rules That Stand the Test of Time
Alexander Schimmeck @unsplash As a coach, it is vital to reflect upon my own work life and learn from its experiences. Ultimately, offering advice without...
10 Timeless Quotes to Combat Writer’s Block & Other Work Life Maladies
I’ve been suffering from writer’s block. I’ve never experienced this state of mind personally, and my tool kit to combat it isn’t fully built. The...
Reality Check: Does Your Job fit?
Aron Yigin @unsplash I’ve been on somewhat of a bent lately — sharing both observations & articles (my own included) concerning job fit. Perspective is...
Top Careers That Are Safe From AI
With the rise of Artificial Intelligence and its expanding capacities, workers everywhere are asking themselves the same question: “Will my job be replaced by AI...
Expenses While Job Hunting: What Can Stay and What Should Go
The economy is slowly recovering in some areas, and many people who were on temporary leave or laid off due to Covid-19 are returning to...
Know Your Worth: How To Talk Salary When Applying For A Job
Discussing salary can be a difficult part of the job interview process, but it’s also one of the most essential. You don’t want to undervalue...
Diversity & Inclusion: Making It a Priority in Your Job Hunt
Over the past few years, a significant amount of research suggests that diversity and inclusion measures improve companies in substantial ways. According to a study...
Following Up After Your Interview
You have just completed your interview and you’re feeling relieved and accomplished. While you must be looking forward to the prospect of working for the...
Working from Home During COVID-19
We prepare for a lot of things in our lives, but did we ever think we’d need to prepare for a pandemic? It is easy...
Your Career Lifecycle – Tradeoffs at Every Stage
Your Career Lifecycle – Tradeoffs at Every Stage Dear Coach Joan, My current job is challenging and rewarding, but the salary and benefits are not...
Strange Things I’ve Seen as a Career Coach
Strange Things I’ve Seen as a Career Coach Dear Coach Joan, I’ve been thinking about your profession and all the situations and experiences you’ve seen...
Shall I join a start-up, even with a lower salary?
Dear Coach Joan, I am 28 years old and have been quite successful in commission-based selling for the last 6 yrs. My income has continued...
Three career tips for 2020
Getting 2020 off to a GREAT start! Dear Readers, I wish you all a wonderful holiday season and the best of career success as you...
Laid off! Now what?
Dear Joan, I knew I wanted to leave my job but I thought it’d be on my terms. So when my manager asked me to...
Ripple effect in the job search
Dear Readers, I’ve got to share with you updates from a current job seeking client, let’s call her Valerie. She writes that after an informational...
Idealist college grad wants to help the world
Dear Coach Joan, Am I the only one who really wants to find meaningful work that is not a part of the consumer, capitalistic, dog...
From self employed to working for an organization
Dear Coach Joan, After decades of being self employed and successfully owning and running my own small business I am ready to call it quits....
A Winning career tool: The Resume Portfolio
Dear Readers, I’d like to share a winning career tool with you, one that has helped many clients become the candidate of choice, even if...
3 Considerations for a mid life career change
Dear Coach Joan, I recently turned 50 and feel like it’s now or never for a mid life career change. I’ve disliked my profession for...
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