I thought I was in the professional relationship of my dreams … then things started to change… I went through a professional break-up earlier this week… The company and I decided to part ways. The company, let’s call it Brad, and I had been dating for just over three years. Brad was nice at first and […]
Read More ›››The manager relationship must work. If it doesn’t, there’s usually only one solution unfortunately … I’ve been meeting with a ton of professionals since Labor Day. As predicted a few weeks ago, there’s definitely an intensity in the air as summer comes to a close and the end of the calendar year quickly approaches. One […]
Read More ›››Summer is in its final days, with Pumpkin Spice lattes showing-up on menus everywhere. Here’s some tips for staying on your game as you head back to work… “Man, this sucks!!” I remember thinking that to myself the first few days of work after the Labor Day holiday… It was sort-of like the first few […]
Read More ›››Bryan thought he landed at the perfect gig. Then, 5 months later: re-org, new boss, different priorities, and a job he didn’t sign up for… I wrote about Bryan’s move from the corporate world to a non-profit last Spring. The main point from this earlier Case Study – intent plays a powerful role in an […]
Read More ›››Wondering what the job market is like for clients from New York to Los Angeles? Here’s some of the headlines heading into August 2019. Potential clients will often ask me, “So, what’s the job market like out there?” Professionals are often surprised when I reply, “Actually, it’s super-challenging. The days of simply updating your resume […]
Read More ›››Stephanie loves San Francisco. The problem? She lives in Seattle. Here’s how she approached her manager to make the move South. Stephanie loves San Francisco. From the hustle-bustle of the Ferry Building to the amazing shops and restaurants of Hayes Valley, she feels super at-home in the city. Plus, her boyfriend also lives in the […]
Read More ›››The first 90 days are super important to any new experience, right? But I’ve found the first 90 HOURS are actually the most crucial. You’ve probably heard it before: The first 90 days are critical in any new professional experience. Books have been written about this topic and often the 30-60-90 day onboarding plan comes-up during […]
Read More ›››Clients are making the ask for more money and getting what they want! Do you have the courage to ask for a higher salary? Everyone’s favorite subject: Money! Some quick headlines around compensation before I dive into what a couple clients have experienced around this important (and scary) topic: Salary/Compensation conversations are still coming-up early […]
Read More ›››A vanilla boss is the worst! Here’s how I’m coaching Jake to deal with his not-so-amazing manager. Jake* wants an awesome manager. He wants a manager who communicates effectively, sets realistic expectations, gives constructive feedback, is genuine in approach, and a career partner. The problem: Jake has an average manager. A vanilla boss. A “he’s […]
Read More ›››The Performance Review process is officially over, but you’re not done yet. There’s a ton of work to make sure you stay engaged over the following 12 months…. You ground yourself. You knew your story. You had a successful Performance Review discussion with your manager. The sun is shining. Vacations are planned. Katy Perry and […]
Read More ›››You’ve taken some deep breaths and grounded yourself. You have your “Story” in order. Now it’s time to actually have the performance conversation with your boss… Let’s start with a quick game of “Would You Rather”! Would You Rather: A. Go through a root canal or… B. Have a Performance Review discussion with your Manager […]
Read More ›››You’ve grounded yourself and now you’re ready for the second phase of the Performance Review process – Telling Your Story in a compelling, confident and concise way. The out-of-office messages have begun. “The Bachelorette” is in full-swing. Katy Perry’s new song “Never Really Over” is on repeat (and repeat and repeat and repeat). This can only […]
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