Category Archives: Goal Setting

Is perfectionism and shame the same thing?

Do you ever struggle with perfectionism? (My hand is raised) Have you ever thought about “being a perfectionist” and “being afraid of what will people think” as the same thing? Watch this three minute clip from Oprah’s Life Class to make you think differently. Looking to set some new authentic goals? Let’s talk.

You know those people who are always productive? Want to be one of them?

I think this discussion could help you become more productive and also help you learn to be kinder to yourself. Productive people are those unicorns that a lot of others are jealous of. I’ve heard different versions of this over the years:  “How does she do it? Work 40+ hours a week, meal prep, readContinueContinue reading “You know those people who are always productive? Want to be one of them?”

Ever feel uncomfortable in a new situation? Me too.

I was thinking back about a conversation I had with a mentor while I was in undergrad, she told me “find comfort in the discomfort”. I totally understood what she meant at the time, but was unable to truly live that day to day. Most of the time I just felt, well, uncomfortable. I’m someone whoContinueContinue reading “Ever feel uncomfortable in a new situation? Me too.”

Work-Life Balance: What Does it Mean?

The work-life balance competency is defined as “Someone who maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life so that one doesn’t dominate the other; is not one-dimensional; knows how to attend to both; gets what they want from both.” In this work from home age, I’ve been thinking a lot about how this affectsContinueContinue reading “Work-Life Balance: What Does it Mean?”

How many no’s make a yes?

I came across a quote from an Apple event in 2013, that really stuck with me.  “There are a thousand no’s, for every yes.”  What if we applied this to our Career goals? No human is perfect, and no-one has the perfect career. We all expect there to be victories and losses, and sometimes unexpectedContinueContinue reading “How many no’s make a yes?”

Why resolutions don’t work.

While for me, this year doesn’t really feel any different from 2020, I am feeling hopeful for change. Today, I was speaking with a client, and we got onto the topic of resolutions. Typically when I think of resolutions, I think of the cliches.  “This year I am going to eat healthier! I will go toContinueContinue reading “Why resolutions don’t work.”

What Makes a Good Leader?

My father told me this joke when I was in high school, it went something like this:  A man walks into a job interview and the  recruiter asks him: ‘What is your biggest strength?” The interviewee replies “I’m a really great follower, and take direction very well!”  The interviewer then replies “You’re hired! Everyone IContinueContinue reading “What Makes a Good Leader?”

What is Grit, and can it help you in your career?

A perk of spending more time at home is that I’ve been able to do things that I don’t typically have time to do. One of these activities is reading. I recently finished a book called Grit by Angela Duckworth. She’s a noted psychologist who created a theory that grit is more important than talent,ContinueContinue reading “What is Grit, and can it help you in your career?”

How to Set Career Goals During COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone on the planet. Of course the way this manifests in our daily lives looks so different person to person. From numbers reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics in June 2020, the current unemployment rate is 11.1 percent. These numbers can sound daunting. Especially if you are an employedContinueContinue reading “How to Set Career Goals During COVID”