In the last blog post, I explained some of the first steps of career transition coaching. In this post, I am going to take a deeper dive and talk more about the process and why having a coach can be so helpful. My career transition coaching clients come to me for several reasons. While they may be accomplished and in senior positions, as they approach the uncertainty of a career transition, they feel vulnerable and unsure of themselves. They may also be looking to make a ch

Do you control your emotions, or do they control you? We like to believe we have control over our emotions, but do we? The truth is, it is rare to find someone who has complete control over their emotions all the time. Our emotions can dictate our behavior. How do you know if you emotions are in control? Ask yourself these questions: Do you procrastinate? What is procrastination? It’s the inability to get yourself to do something you know you should do. You’ll do it, but not

Most of us know what we need to do and even how to improve our lives. The solutions are often obvious. We know how to lose weight, make more money, or keep a tidier house… but the challenge is doing it! Just knowing what to do is not nearly enough. Simply 'knowing' gets you nowhere, and without action, is useless. Action and persistence are everything. Here are some tips to help you to follow through and take action: Make a true decision. Making a true decision means cutting

In our last blog post we talked about transitions and identified some of the major life transitions. We also discussed that some transitions are outside of our control and some can be orchestrated by us. Today we are sharing some general tips on how to manage life transitions or any major change in life. Some tips to help you cope with life’s transitions: Take a deep breath and pause for a moment. Give yourself time to simply breathe, reflect and think. Process the informat

Life is ever changing. It requires us to be able to shift from one situation, relationship, or career, to another. These shifts, or transitions, can be uncomfortable, disconcerting and challenging. But what if we were aware of upcoming transitions? That would allow us to be in a better position to prepare for them, right? Are there are strategies that will help us to manage the transitions or shifts more effectively? Yes, there are! Let’s talk about what some of the major

Have you ever faced a situation where change was inevitable? Perhaps you were annoyed, frustrated, or even scared about how a part of your life was going to change. Perhaps you felt trapped because the change would happen whether you liked it or not. If so, you'll know how stressful and unsettling these types of situations can be. You might have felt out of sorts and stressed for days, weeks, or even months. But what would happen if you shifted your outlook, and viewed change

If you’re feeling a little lazy today, you’re not alone. If you feel a little lazy every day, you’re still not alone. As humans, we’re designed to conserve energy as much as possible. We’re also hard-wired to avoid stressful situations, so laziness is an effective strategy from an evolutionary standpoint. We mostly can’t accidentally injure ourselves when we’re sitting around being lazy. Unfortunately, as cozy as laziness is, it’s not an effective way to live. We have things

We have all had occasions where we’ve felt hurt or angry towards someone, often someone close to you. Perhaps they said or did something that devastated us, and we feel hurt or even betrayed. In some cases we still want to (or have to) include them in our life but even if we don’t, how do we handle all of our negative feelings? The answer lies in forgiveness! I know forgiveness can be difficult but it is also powerful! But continue reading to find out why embracing the diff

The term “emotional intelligence" was first used in 1990, and it is commonly described as, the ability to perceive, evaluate, and manage emotions in others and ourselves. Many experts consider it to be a better predictor of success than IQ. Your ability to manage yourself and others may depend on your emotional intelligence.Here are some techniques to develop and increase emotional intelligence: Accept responsibility for your emotions and actions. Outside influences don’t hav

Have you noticed that some things and some people push your buttons? It is often only afterwards that you realize what has happened, and then you get mad at yourself for letting it happen, or you get mad at them, or both! These “buttons” are your emotional triggers. By increasing awareness, you can learn to take control of your emotional triggers and develop more effective ways to respond. Understanding Your Emotional Triggers A trigger is an experience that draws us into t