How to Maintain Career Growth During a Company Downsizing
James, an operations director at a manufacturing company, was doing great in his career. His team had grown twice its size in just a year, largely due to his skill in managing change and implementing key supply chain projects. Downsizing was the last worry on his mind. In fact, he was all set for a […]
Why Successful People Choose Self-Compassion Over Self-Esteem
For the last ten years, I’ve been fascinated by confidence – how to gain it, raise it, and maintain it. This interest comes from my own struggles with insecurity, self-compassion and learning to manage life as someone who is a deep thinker and feeler. I began noticing a trend among my coaching clients. Despite being […]
4 Ways to Recover After Getting Passed Up for a Promotion
Michelle was thrilled when the HR director asked if she wanted to apply for a position in the company’s sustainability department. It was a big step up from her current job as an associate analyst to a corporate social responsibility officer, a role that would challenge him to apply her finance skills to the company’s […]
Here’s What to Know About Managing Sensitive Strivers
Managing Sensitive Strivers doesn’t mean tip-toeing on eggshells as some may think it does. Take Eileen, for example. She was an ideal employee – hardworking, dedicated, and outstanding as a lead project manager. She was thorough, ensuring tasks were completed on time with every detail in place. Her ability to understand and deal with complex […]
How to Start Trusting Your Gut and Stop Overthinking
The idea of “gut feelings” goes by many different names. Instinct, hunch, inner wisdom…they all refer to the concept of intuition, which is the capacity to instantly understand things without engaging your conscious mind. Everyone’s had the experience of immediately knowing a solution or an answer, without being aware of exactly how or why we know. […]
3 Ways to Make Tough Career Choices with Confidence
Should you take that promotion? Maybe you should quit your job? Or change industries altogether? The choices we make in our careers impact our finances, our well-being, our relationships, and our overall sense of self. It’s easy to become overwhelmed, stuck, or scared, not knowing how to make the right decision. Fear not, because in […]
