It can be hard to face the reality that you’re either making progress in your career, marking time, or falling behind… And if you’re marking time or falling behind, you’re probably stuck! Here are some “tell-tale” signs that your career may have stalled… If any of these scenarios resonate with you, it’s time to take … Read more
Congratulations, you’ve just been promoted to a management position. Now, what do you do? You’re excited about your new role. But, also a little unsettled because you’re trying to figure things out as you go. Unfortunately, your preparation to step into a leadership role has been minimal to non-existent. Or, given the demands of your … Read more
I remember when I was growing up our travels would often take us through windy, narrow mountain roads. Now those roads have been turned into four-lane highways that make it easier to get to your destination quicker and more efficiently. Sometimes your career can feel like those old narrow mountain roads. You can’t see the … Read more
You may be at a stage in your career where you’re not sure what to do next. Maybe you didn’t get that promotion? Maybe you don’t like your boss? Maybe there’s nowhere else to go in your company? The decisions you make in times like these are crucial. You can either stay in a position … Read more
Whether it’s feedback during your performance review or after an interview, you seem to always hear about the development areas you need to work on. You begin to compare yourself to your teammates. You feel like you’re not good enough. You seek training for this and mentoring for that. You feel like you’re chasing an … Read more
Are you where you want to be in your career? If you’re not progressing to fulfill your true potential, don’t worry, it’s not your fault… Watch our latest vlog to discover the main frustrations women have when trying to progress up the career ladder and how to make sure you don’t get left behind… How do … Read more
Women believe that they have to be the best at ‘getting the job done’. They have to prove themselves… prove that they are the most committed and capable. Your mistake? This is what you almost exclusively focus on. Yet, when leaders make promotion decisions, that’s not the primary deciding factor. Women go through their careers … Read more
Monica was a manager for a mid-sized financial services firm. She managed a team of eight people. She was very outgoing and social, a high “I” (Influencing) on her DISC profile. She was known at work as a connector. She seemed to know everyone and was the go-to person for what was going on behind … Read more
Pamela had spent months sending out resumes and applying for jobs. She was ready to make a change in her career. She had eleven years of experience in her field, had a master’s degree, and had earned the recognized professional certifications. So, she was well qualified. Pamela was very active on social media. She posted … Read more
Vicky had just finished giving her project update at the department meeting. She felt relieved that it finally was over. She had been so busy, she hadn’t had time to prepare as much as she would have liked. So, she was nervous. Vicky’s boss, Juanita, wanted to speak with her after the meeting. “Vicky,” she … Read more
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