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
When it comes to the job search process, my clients know that one of my mantras is: “When in doubt, refer to the job posting.” I use this phrase all of the time when people come to me with questions about how to tailor their resume, what to include in their cover letter, or what
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
I had the honor of participating in the Women and Happiness weekend conference hosted by the Omega Institute in NYC. For those coming to the LYJ blog looking for insights on joy, meaningful work and happiness, here are some of the highlights from one of the main speakers, Brené Brown.
Brené Brown is a Texas research
I received the following questions in my inbox from a younger professional graduating this May with an advanced degree:
Q1. I met someone a few weeks ago who is a resume writer. She gave me her card and encouraged me to contact her. Obviously she was trying to sell her services. So I’m curious, what do
In yoga class, my teacher often leads us through the practice of letting go – controlling our breath, softening places in the body where we hold stress, and building awareness of tension in the body and how to release it. The cumulative effect is designed to feel more spacious, relaxed, and lighter by the time
Much earlier on the LYJ blog, I wrote about doing one thing a day toward your career and job search. I went on to develop a handout to use in my classes since many people get overwhelmed by the enormity of a job search and need ideas on where to get started. Breaking the process
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