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 […]
4 Ways to Cope with Work-From-Home Paranoia
Joel opened his calendar app for the fifth time in an hour. Then he nervously tapped his pen on his desk. Work-from-home paranoia had a tight grip on his thoughts. No one from upper management has even acknowledged my email from this morning. I guess everyone hated my proposal. What if they’re getting ready to fire […]
How to Reclaim Your Confidence (After a Toxic Workplace)
How do you reclaim your confidence after dealing with a toxic workplace? It’s a question that’s top-of-mind for many of today’s professionals, who are now seeking jobs that protect their mental and emotional health. While toxic workplaces seem to be on the rise, workers are now less tolerant of poor management and office drama. In […]
Cried at Work? You’re Not Alone
“Hey there…is everything okay?” As I stood on the sidewalk outside my company’s Manhattan office building, a woman I didn’t know tapped my shoulder. I turned around, sniffled, and looked at her with tears streaming down my face. I had cried at work again. A few minutes earlier, my boss made a belittling remark to […]
