“Tell me about yourself.” It’s not exactly a question, and it sounds simple enough—right? Try it right now. Tell me about yourself. Are you tongue tied...searching for words… rambling… cringing at your own answer? You’re not alone. This prompt stumps nearly everyone I work with—from executives to entry-level candidates. It’s one of the most common questions in both networking and interviewing, yet almost no one prepares a response. This is why I consider it the hardest interv

Or should I say—is it asking you the hard questions? Yesterday, one of my clients admitted to using Elon Musk’s Grok AI to figure out why his job search had stalled. I was slightly incredulous. We had already designed a proven job search strategy—a customized, efficient, and effective plan. At this point, all he needed to do was execute. Yet there he was, endlessly scrolling job boards like a helicopter parent circling a playground. He told me that every LinkedIn job posting

Exploring AI is pretty fun. I've discovered the many efficiencies it creates. I stay on top of the latest developments in AI and continue to educate myself, recently obtaining my certification as an AI-Powered Coach. However, I’ll admit this new frontier makes me anxious. Why? Because no one can predict exactly where this technology is headed or how it will affect each of us. In fact, Walmart Chief Executive Doug McMillon recently said, “It’s very clear that AI is going to ch

Navigating your career path can feel like steering a ship through ever-changing waters. One day, the skies are clear, and the next,...

I often hear from my clients that they hate corporate politics. Honestly, who does enjoy it? There are two common strategies people use...

At some point in your career, life will throw you unexpected challenges such as a serious illness of a loved one or yourself. The impact...

I'm currently working with two women who’ve been out of the paid workforce for a decade or longer. Their backgrounds are impressive — Ivy...

A serious health diagnosis like cancer can hit any of us at any time. When it does, it impacts every part of life—including your career....

Don't network alone How to Find a Networking Connection—Even When You Aren’t Connected Today, I worked with a client who wanted to...

The best training I had in managing people was from a manager that was terrible. He had a tough time communicating and despite my desire...

“Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.” ~ Carl Bard The fact...

I hope you enjoyed this past week focusing on what you are thankful for. That's the spirit of the American holiday, Thanksgiving. Unlike...

I get this question often: “What do I say in a networking conversation?” Many people know that networking is important to their career,...

Happy Halloween! A holiday where we get to be something else for a day. As adults, we may not go house to house on October 31 trick or...

When was the last time you really thought about the trajectory of your career? Time goes by pretty quickly, huh? Are you so busy that you...

As we emerge from an unprecedented environment caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, I’ve witnessed some interesting career trends. I’d like...

I’ve seen many individuals get laid off from their job during both my time in the corporate world and as a career coach. A lot of people...

“Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.” ~ Vince Lombardi I speak with many top executives seeking a career coach and there...

I often hear from my clients that they "don't like talking about themselves". I then ask "how can you manage your career if you are...

It isn't easy to adjust when changes come your way and it's even harder when the changes come so quickly. The global pandemic of Covid-19...