#73 Strengthen Your Time Management Techniques Posted on May 6, 2022 (May 16, 2022) We all long for better time management techniques, whether working from home, in office or … Read More from #73 Strengthen Your Time Management Techniques
#72 A Universal Tool to Manage Anxiety Posted on April 22, 2022 (April 26, 2022) Just as the term “social distancing” has been a necessary, societal buzzword, we will highlight … Read More from #72 A Universal Tool to Manage Anxiety
#71 Feeling Stuck: Who I Am vs. Who I Want to Be Posted on April 8, 2022 (April 14, 2022) “I’d like to be more empathetic … more direct … more influential … that’s who … Read More from #71 Feeling Stuck: Who I Am vs. Who I Want to Be
#70 Job Expectations: “I Don’t Know all the Answers at Work!” Posted on March 25, 2022 (April 1, 2022) Whether interview prepping or becoming familiar with your job, the pressure to perform can be … Read More from #70 Job Expectations: “I Don’t Know all the Answers at Work!”
#69 Job Worth and Self-Worth: Drawing the Line Posted on March 11, 2022 (March 18, 2022) LinkedIn posted a recent article that caught my attention. It sparked an urge for me … Read More from #69 Job Worth and Self-Worth: Drawing the Line
#68 When Your Hard Efforts Don’t Pay Off Posted on February 25, 2022 (March 14, 2022) You put in overtime. You take calls/meetings at unreasonable hours of the night. But your … Read More from #68 When Your Hard Efforts Don’t Pay Off
#67 “I Don’t Like My Job – Should I Quit?” Posted on February 11, 2022 (March 24, 2022) As the thought, “I don’t like my job,” swirls around in your brain, you may … Read More from #67 “I Don’t Like My Job – Should I Quit?”
#66 “Am I Good Enough?” Posted on January 28, 2022 (March 9, 2022) From performance reviews to lunch with colleagues, you are surrounded by insights into your reputation. … Read More from #66 “Am I Good Enough?”
#65 Seeking a New Job? Don’t Do This! Posted on January 14, 2022 (March 9, 2022) The Great Resignation of 2021 is still upon us as of January 2022. Whether you … Read More from #65 Seeking a New Job? Don’t Do This!
#64 Transform Your Energy: Pursue Excellence Over Productivity Posted on December 31, 2021 (March 24, 2022) Are you exhausted and tired of the pressures to become a career rock star or … Read More from #64 Transform Your Energy: Pursue Excellence Over Productivity
#63 Ease Anxiety, Soothe the Mind Posted on December 17, 2021 (March 24, 2022) What if there were a way you could command more control, ease anxiety and soothe … Read More from #63 Ease Anxiety, Soothe the Mind
#62 Trying to Control Covid? Posted on December 3, 2021 (March 10, 2022) I have been recovering from a covid infection for 3+ weeks. But my deepest desire … Read More from #62 Trying to Control Covid?
#61 Burnout and Exhaustion: One Perspective Posted on November 19, 2021 (March 9, 2022) After awaking in a strange place with no memory of what happened, Frédéric Meuwly realized … Read More from #61 Burnout and Exhaustion: One Perspective
#60 A Complex Work Obstacle: Dealing with People Posted on November 5, 2021 (November 10, 2021) You’ve got the hard skills, which partially represent the equation for a thriving career. What … Read More from #60 A Complex Work Obstacle: Dealing with People
#59 “How Can I Care Less About Work?” Posted on October 22, 2021 (March 10, 2022) “Why am I so invested in my job, how can I care less about work?” … Read More from #59 “How Can I Care Less About Work?”
#58 Year 2021: The Great Resignation or the Great Escape from Work? Posted on October 8, 2021 (March 9, 2022) Four million people quit their jobs in July 2021, the year of the ‘great resignation.’ … Read More from #58 Year 2021: The Great Resignation or the Great Escape from Work?
#57 There’s No Corporate in the Classroom Posted on September 24, 2021 (March 9, 2022) Do you feel under prepared for the working world? Do the nuances of human nature, … Read More from #57 There’s No Corporate in the Classroom
#56 Entitlement at Work: When They Owe You Posted on September 10, 2021 (March 9, 2022) If you feel you’ve ‘earned’ your keep, if you believe they ‘owe’ you, then this … Read More from #56 Entitlement at Work: When They Owe You
#55 Career Security – Is Your Future Insured? Posted on August 26, 2021 (March 4, 2022) What if it were possible to secure your professional future? To know that your career, … Read More from #55 Career Security – Is Your Future Insured?
#54 Are You Lacking Self-Confidence? Posted on August 13, 2021 (September 1, 2021) People talk at work. The boss is unreasonable. Your customer complained about you. What do … Read More from #54 Are You Lacking Self-Confidence?
#53 Overcoming Career Constraints Posted on July 30, 2021 (March 14, 2022) What would you give to resolve those lingering work constraints that stifle your productivity … … Read More from #53 Overcoming Career Constraints
#52 What is an Engineering Life Coach? Posted on July 16, 2021 (March 9, 2022) Many of you have not dealt with or investigated the art and science of life … Read More from #52 What is an Engineering Life Coach?
#51 Transparency in the Workplace Posted on July 2, 2021 (March 9, 2022) Management communicates something one day, only to turn around and backtrack. Rumor mills thrive among … Read More from #51 Transparency in the Workplace
#50 The Office Work Debate: At Home or Brick-&-Mortar? Posted on June 18, 2021 (March 9, 2022) There is a fierce office work debate as mask-wearing declines and Americans are itching to … Read More from #50 The Office Work Debate: At Home or Brick-&-Mortar?
#49 “My Employer Doesn’t Value Me” Posted on June 4, 2021 (July 28, 2021) “My employer doesn’t value me” you declare! If you’re tired of being undervalued at work, … Read More from #49 “My Employer Doesn’t Value Me”
#48 Five Workplace Lessons to Elevate Your Career Posted on May 21, 2021 (March 9, 2022) Whether novice, veteran or somewhere in between, listed here are 5 critical workplace lessons for … Read More from #48 Five Workplace Lessons to Elevate Your Career
#47 Your Performance Review: Is it About Performance? Posted on May 7, 2021 (March 9, 2022) Why does it seem like your performance review wasn’t even about your performance? Have you … Read More from #47 Your Performance Review: Is it About Performance?
#46 “I’m Tired of the Grind” Posted on April 23, 2021 (March 9, 2022) “I’m tired of the grind.” “I feel like all I do is work, take care … Read More from #46 “I’m Tired of the Grind”
#45 Three Universal Leadership Lessons Posted on April 9, 2021 (March 9, 2022) Whether you are a freshie learning your first role or a long-term manager, these basic … Read More from #45 Three Universal Leadership Lessons
#44 “My Boss Doesn’t Like Me” Posted on March 26, 2021 (March 9, 2022) Why is it the boss likes to laser in on your shortcomings and ignore your … Read More from #44 “My Boss Doesn’t Like Me”
#43 What is My Right Career Path? Posted on March 12, 2021 (March 9, 2022) To switch jobs, industries, or go back to school … what’s the right career path? … Read More from #43 What is My Right Career Path?
#42 Career Passion: A Thing of the Past? Posted on February 26, 2021 (March 9, 2022) Do you look back on the days when your naive energy shot you out of … Read More from #42 Career Passion: A Thing of the Past?
#41 “I Hate My Engineering Job” Posted on February 12, 2021 (April 9, 2021) “I hate my engineering job.” The results of this Google search were staggering to me. … Read More from #41 “I Hate My Engineering Job”
#40 Do You Agonize Over Career Indecision? Posted on January 29, 2021 (March 31, 2021) You can always find a reason to leave your current job, right? However, you consistently … Read More from #40 Do You Agonize Over Career Indecision?
#39 How to Have More Control Posted on January 15, 2021 (March 10, 2022) Are you frustrated living at the effect of others? Feeling helpless or out of control? … Read More from #39 How to Have More Control
#38 Workplace Bullying, Part II Posted on January 1, 2021 (December 21, 2021) In Part I, we explored various definitions of and reasons why bullying happens at work. … Read More from #38 Workplace Bullying, Part II
#37 Workplace Bullying, Part I Posted on December 18, 2020 (December 21, 2021) According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, more than 60 million working people in the United … Read More from #37 Workplace Bullying, Part I
#36 Searching for Your Dream Job? Posted on December 4, 2020 (March 10, 2022) Of course you are searching for your dream job! That’s what we do in our … Read More from #36 Searching for Your Dream Job?
#35 Career Attachment: Do You Conflate Self and Job Identity? Posted on November 20, 2020 (January 16, 2021) I spoke at a conference yesterday and struck a nerve. Attendees reached out to me … Read More from #35 Career Attachment: Do You Conflate Self and Job Identity?
#34 Life Coach vs Career Coach: What is the Difference? Posted on November 6, 2020 (December 21, 2021) As you grapple with thoughts such as, “I’m not sure what I should do next”, … Read More from #34 Life Coach vs Career Coach: What is the Difference?
#33 Three Guarantees in Life: Death, Taxes, and Job Insecurity Posted on October 23, 2020 (November 12, 2020) According to careertrend.com, job security is defined as “a sense of assurance that you will … Read More from #33 Three Guarantees in Life: Death, Taxes, and Job Insecurity
#32 Do You Doubt Your Engineering Career? Posted on October 9, 2020 (October 16, 2020) It’s okay if you read this blog post, you’re not crazy. One of the most … Read More from #32 Do You Doubt Your Engineering Career?
#31 “My Employer is Taking Advantage of Me” Posted on September 25, 2020 (October 10, 2020) It was bad enough you felt connected to your job 24/7 prior to COVID-19, thanks … Read More from #31 “My Employer is Taking Advantage of Me”
#30 The Dreaded Wait Until Friday Afternoon Posted on September 11, 2020 (October 10, 2020) You cannot enjoy the Sunday afternoon game; in fact, you enjoy almost nothing about Sundays. … Read More from #30 The Dreaded Wait Until Friday Afternoon
#29 Is Happiness the Purpose of Your Job? Posted on August 28, 2020 (October 10, 2020) Earlier today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephanie Slocum, Founder of Engineers Rising. … Read More from #29 Is Happiness the Purpose of Your Job?
#28 Are You Scrambling to Find New Employment? Posted on August 14, 2020 (October 10, 2020) The COVID employment cuts continue to trickle down to your family members, your friends, and … Read More from #28 Are You Scrambling to Find New Employment?
#27 The Job Isn’t what you Expected Posted on July 31, 2020 (October 10, 2020) You may long for the days when your professional life was easier, the days when … Read More from #27 The Job Isn’t what you Expected
#26 Is COVID Leaving you Stuck? Posted on July 17, 2020 (December 21, 2021) What does one do when you find yourself stuck in a dismal job because of … Read More from #26 Is COVID Leaving you Stuck?
#25 How Long will you Suffer from Career Despair? Posted on July 3, 2020 (October 10, 2020) You left your previous position knowing the grass was greener. And you also held the … Read More from #25 How Long will you Suffer from Career Despair?
#24 Did your Employer Break a Promise to You? Posted on June 19, 2020 (October 10, 2020) “It’s better to receive a smaller raise now so you can get a bigger raise … Read More from #24 Did your Employer Break a Promise to You?
#23 Life Coaching Misconceptions Posted on June 5, 2020 (December 21, 2021) I do not tell people what to do, I don’t offer advice and I’m not … Read More from #23 Life Coaching Misconceptions
#22 Have Trouble Saying No? Posted on May 22, 2020 (October 10, 2020) Do you find yourself saying yes when you secretly want to say no? Such as … Read More from #22 Have Trouble Saying No?
#21 Do you Work with Incompetent Leadership? Posted on May 8, 2020 (October 10, 2020) They have screwed up again. As you finished telling your colleague about a terrible management … Read More from #21 Do you Work with Incompetent Leadership?
#20 “Where is my Raise?” Posted on April 24, 2020 (October 10, 2020) You are an exceptional employee, going above and beyond the call of duty. You’ve worked … Read More from #20 “Where is my Raise?”
#19 COVID Effects: Do you Secretly Wish to be Laid Off? Posted on April 10, 2020 (March 10, 2022) Restaurants are only permitted to serve takeout, students must adjust to online learning and employees … Read More from #19 COVID Effects: Do you Secretly Wish to be Laid Off?
#18 Are You Coachable? Posted on March 27, 2020 (October 10, 2020) There comes a time when you must admit you cannot figure something out – yes … Read More from #18 Are You Coachable?
#17 Do You Think for Yourself? Posted on March 13, 2020 (December 21, 2021) Do you embrace information without question, OR do you tend to think independently? I will … Read More from #17 Do You Think for Yourself?
#16 The Power to Influence Others Around You Posted on February 28, 2020 (October 10, 2020) No matter the job title, you will always be compelled to influence. Whether entry-level or … Read More from #16 The Power to Influence Others Around You
#15 What is your Level of Perfectionism? Posted on February 14, 2020 (December 21, 2021) Some of us push perfectionism to the limit. We admire the way every object in the … Read More from #15 What is your Level of Perfectionism?
#14 Who is your Mentor? Posted on January 31, 2020 (October 10, 2020) Who is your mentor? If your answer is, “I don’t know”, or “this is a … Read More from #14 Who is your Mentor?
#13 How Much Do You Depend on Your Employer? Posted on January 17, 2020 (October 10, 2020) Hmmm… employers provide stability, security, and intellectual stimulation, correct? Perhaps you rely on your employer for … Read More from #13 How Much Do You Depend on Your Employer?
#12 Fulfilling your WHY Posted on January 3, 2020 (October 10, 2020) Why do you do what you do, i.e., are you fulfilling your why? I dare you … Read More from #12 Fulfilling your WHY
#11 What’s the Most Important Thing to Know? Posted on December 27, 2019 (October 10, 2020) What one piece of information, what one skill or ability, what one resource is the … Read More from #11 What’s the Most Important Thing to Know?
#10 Your Future is Bright – True or False? Posted on December 20, 2019 (October 10, 2020) You look forward to your next training, professional conference or job title. Your future is bright … Read More from #10 Your Future is Bright – True or False?
#9 Do Jobs Determine Human Value? Posted on December 13, 2019 (October 10, 2020) True or false: your human worth is synonymous with your profession? The more worthy the … Read More from #9 Do Jobs Determine Human Value?
#8 “Where is my Dream Job?” Posted on November 29, 2019 (October 10, 2020) Maybe you’re contently performing your very first professional job. Perhaps you’ve been around the block … Read More from #8 “Where is my Dream Job?”
#7 Wishing for More in Life Posted on November 22, 2019 (December 21, 2021) Do you spend too much time wishing things were different, wishing for more in life? … Read More from #7 Wishing for More in Life
#6 The Boss is Happy but You’re Less Than Satisfied at Work Posted on November 15, 2019 (October 10, 2020) You find yourself less than satisfied at work. But your boss wouldn’t trade you for the … Read More from #6 The Boss is Happy but You’re Less Than Satisfied at Work
#5 Do You Want to Feel Better? Posted on November 1, 2019 (December 21, 2021) Why can’t you shake the lingering feeling of anxiety or annoyance…why is it you always … Read More from #5 Do You Want to Feel Better?
#4 Are You More Capable? Posted on October 18, 2019 (October 10, 2020) How many times throughout the week do you find yourself repeating thoughts similar to, “My … Read More from #4 Are You More Capable?
#3 Who are You? Posted on October 4, 2019 (October 10, 2020) Is it time to hit your personal reset button? If you were to fill a page … Read More from #3 Who are You?
#2 Are You Going Through the Motions at Work? Posted on September 20, 2019 (October 10, 2020) Does your day-to-day involve constant boredom and everlasting daydreams? Admitting your dissatisfaction is the first … Read More from #2 Are You Going Through the Motions at Work?
#1 This Job is Not What I Signed up For Posted on September 6, 2019 (October 10, 2020) You earned one of the most difficult bachelor’s degrees. But you wanted more challenge, because … Read More from #1 This Job is Not What I Signed up For