Imposter Syndrome: Breaking The Cycle of Self-Doubt
Angel was working as Human Resources administrator for a city agency when we started working together. Her goal was to move out of her middle management position and into a leadership role. She wanted to move away from recruiting and impact city programs on a broader level. When her department was tasked with creating a […]
How to Keep Your Emotions in Check at Work
Emotions in the workplace can be tricky. You may find that sometimes your emotions inspire you to act in your best interest, while other times they lead you to self-sabotage. One way to handle intense emotions in the workplace is through the principle “opposite action”. This psychology principle encourages us to accept and work with our […]
How Being an Overachiever Can Come Back to Bite You
As a product manager, Lisa’s job is to make decisions. What product should the company start developing? How should that product be designed? Should it be for businesses or consumers? When should it launch? How should the product be marketed? There are hundreds of questions that need to be answered in order to drive the […]
3 Ways to Calm Your Mind and Avoid Overthinking
Do you remember the game Jenga? You might know it. Here’s how it works: you stack blocks on top of each other to build a tower. As you remove blocks, the tower gets unsteady, until it eventually comes toppling down. When you’re a goal-oriented overachiever, every day can feel a little bit like a game […]
How to Talk About Racism and Social Injustice at Work
Many readers have reached out asking how to have conversations about injustice with your teams following George Floyd’s murder and protests across the country and world. You may be curious about what actions you can take towards allyship and anti-racism in your workplace. Right now I believe it’s important to amplify underrepresented voices instead of […]
8 Ways to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work During the Pandemic Recession
The COVID-19 pandemic has professionals thinking about how to recession-proof their careers — my coaching clients included. Many are asking me how they can stay relevant as the economy slows down. You might have similar concerns. With layoffs and furloughs on the rise, perhaps you’re wondering how to add more value in your current role. Or maybe […]
