Networking for Introverts: 4 Tips for Tapping Into Your Strengths
Networking can be, at times, awkward and even produce anxiety. The thought of reaching out to people you don’t know to build potential business relationships can seem daunting. How do those “super connector” social butterflies carry themselves with such confidence while others stammer and stutter? As it turns out, there’s a psychology to relationship building […]
4 Times You Should Say No to Additional Responsibilities at Work
Think about your average work week: How many of your daily tasks fit into the original job description you were hired to do? Chances are that, over time, out of an eagerness to prove yourself, you’ve taken on a number of responsibilities that fall well outside the realm of your core role. But how much […]
How to Ask for a Raise When You’re Super Nervous Talking About Money
Talking about money can be difficult, even scary. It’s a topic that makes a lot of people feel uncomfortable. Whether you’re negotiating higher pay in a new job offer or vying for a promotion in your current role, discussing salary is downright stressful. You’re afraid of getting turned down, making things awkward, or even offending […]
How to Push Through a Career Plateau (and Keep Climbing Higher)
Why do smart, driven people find themselves feeling stuck in their careers in spite of their skills and accomplishments? Maybe work doesn’t feel meaningful anymore, or your industry has drastically changed, or your values and interests have evolved. It’s a common experience to feel trapped in a job you no longer love, but that still doesn’t make […]
Here’s the Real Deal on What a Coach Can (and Can’t) Do for Your Career
Are you stuck in a rut that you can’t seem to shake? Maybe you’re looking to change careers or find work you feel passionate about? You might feel paralyzed and purposeless, or possibly hesitant to seek assistance because of pride; you believe you should be able to figure it out on your own. The truth […]
3 New Year’s Resolutions You’re Going to Break—and What You Should Resolve to Do Instead
The first day of the new year is always the same. You start off strong, a long list of resolutions planned, ready to conquer your career goals. And you do—for a week, maybe two, or even a few months if you’re on a roll. Then, something throws you off track. The culprit may just be […]
