I spent this past weekend at Kripalu, the holistic retreat center in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. The trip, taken with my mom, reminded me of how valuable it can be to embrace the contemplative period during the colder months of the year.
Up with the snow and views of mountains, I found myself thinking of
At LYJ’s latest Career Workshop for Women Lawyers earlier this month, we asked participants to brainstorm their list of hopes and fears for making a change.
What is the value of asking these questions as we head into a New Year?
Many of us carry around “fear” amorphously and free-floating yet never examine more closely to see
I’m currently reading Daniel Pink’s Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. It’s a lively, fascinating read emphasizing how workplaces that use carrots and sticks miss the mark on what truly engages people.
Like Pink, I enjoy thinking about the importance of a sense of purpose to our lives, and encourage jobseekers I work with
LYJ friend and alum, Tanya Nam, is a technical director for a major digital marketing agency in NYC. I recently set her up to mentor a college woman just beginning a computer science (CS) degree.
Below, Tanya answers the student’s questions on the field of technology and provides useful insights for those considering a career in
Let’s face it—no one loves job searching. When I started coaching groups for women jobseekers over three years ago, it was to test the hypothesis that it is possible to make the process more enjoyable, in part by sharing the experience with like-minded women. Here are a few suggestions to make the job search a
I’m in the middle of reading life coach guru Martha Beck’s latest book, “Finding Your Way in a Wild New World.” If you’re not familiar with her work, check out “Finding Your Own North Star” and her regular columns in O Magazine.
Though I’m halfway through the book, I keep thinking back to the opening chapter
Relationship building is important. For jobseekers, it’s critical. As a self-identified super-connector, I introduce people on a weekly, sometimes daily, basis. I am always grateful when people acknowledge the introduction and let me know what resulted. I call this closing the networking loop.
The etiquette surrounding email introductions can be a little unclear. Here are a few tips
Here’s a simple tool for when you find yourself stuck or frustrated with a goal in your life. Shift your focus temporarily from WHAT you want and HOW to get there to WHY you want it.
As an example, a friend of mine, Lindsay Nichols Estes, is working on growing her coaching practice. She re-energized herself
Alexandra is a 29-year-old New Yorker with an MA in nonprofit management. Once lacking steady employment after completing her degree, she is now a full-time membership manager at an arts organization. Alexandra received a job offer in her field of choice within two months of the last LYJ class. Here are the secrets of her
Fill in the blank for this statement: “When XYZ happens, then I will be happy.” When I lose 10 pounds, am in a relationship, or have a certain (usually indeterminable) amount of money all fit the bill. Often it’s when I find a more satisfying or higher-paying job, or for many right now, any job
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