Many individuals step out of the workforce at some point in their careers, whether it’s to care for family, pursue entrepreneurial ventures, or relocate. Historically, anyone returning to work after any type of career breaks posed challenges due to stigma…
In the bustling realm of corporate brainstorming, we’ve all found ourselves in those lively meetings where creativity should flourish, and the mantra ‘no idea is bad’ echoes through the room. Yet, as the whiteboard fills with ambitious concepts, there’s a…
What comes free of charge, is usually unedited, has the power to make you cry, laugh, smile, and get angry all in just a few minutes, is typically never the same twice, and can enhance your career growth every time…
It’s Friday morning at the office, ten minutes before you head to your next meeting, and your phone rings. As each ring sounds off, today’s commitments flash before your eyes: lunch with a colleague, sales meeting, collaboration with your boss,…
It’s Tuesday afternoon and you just finished having lunch with your colleague at the local burger joint up the road. You pull into the office’s parking lot and have the sudden urge to ditch work. Outside, the sun is shining,…
In life, there may be various occasions where you may have heard “just be yourself.” Usually, this is said to encourage you to resist feeling nervous about a new experience or situation and be who you are instead of acting…
You devoted months searching for the perfect role for your next career move. Hours were spent completing job applications and posting your resume on job boards. You updated your LinkedIn profile, did a ton of networking, spent countless moments speaking…
No matter where you are in your career, investing in career development is necessary to determine what comes next for you. Growth happens in all roles, which is a good thing, but sometimes we outgrow where we are, and we…
You are probably all too familiar with those little negative thoughts inside your head, saying you will fail, or you are not good enough, or you don’t measure up somehow. We all hear these pesky little voices in our heads…
Even if you have never volunteered officially, you have probably heard sayings like ‘pay it forward’ or ‘do it for the greater good.’ Generally, people want to do good deeds and, at the very least, reciprocate the good they receive.…
What exactly is an affirming leader at work? If you guessed that affirming leaders are positive people, you weren’t wrong. They are friendly, and generally easy to be around. Affirming leaders at work make themselves seem approachable to their team…
Affirmation is emotional support or encouragement. It is a way to communicate and feel like we are accepted and valued in our families, workplaces, and in the world. Who doesn’t want to be liked? Whether it is being liked as…
