Every time Mary schedules a team meeting, a critical voice inside of her announces, “You’re […]
5 Tips For Winning the Interview “Weakness” Question
When asked about weaknesses during the interview, many believe that the best response is to […]
Take Back Your Power, It’s Critical for Career Success
Lately, I’ve been working with two clients facing the same challenge – battling a difficult […]
Is Your Boss a Bully? 4 Things You Can Do About It
Many success-minded professionals are challenged by a boss who’s controlling, limiting, boorish, clingy or even […]
3 Rules for Working Well Together
In a typical work environment, comprised of cubed work stations, a min-kitchen, shared facilities and […]
Four Steps to Reducing Conflict in Your Workplace
Unfortunately, 85 percent of employees deal with conflict on some level on a regular basis. […]
5 Ways Social Media Could Be Negatively Impacting Your Career
When it comes to your career reputation, your personal brand and amazing accomplishments can easily […]
Get The Most Out Of Your Next Conference
Professional development is always important when growing your career. Still, it’s savvy to invest your […]
Check Your Outlook
Many successful people have changed their life for the better by changing their outlook. They’ve […]
Be A Team Player and Collaborate In a Virtual World
You can’t call yourself a ‘team player’ if you’re working remotely. Or can you? Yes […]
Hone the Three Characteristics of a High Potential
Whether your board of directors has picked you for the C-Suite or your team of […]
What’s Your Appropriate Work Attire?
One of the key elements of which I get asked to train and coach on […]
Gracefully Confronting Challenging People
Sometimes it’s not easy being a coach. I work with clients who are seriously struggling […]
How To Ask Your Boss for Time Off
What is the best way to ask your boss for vacation or time off? Most […]
Avoid Sending Angry Emails
The best way to address hurt feelings in the workplace is to confront your aggressor […]
Remember, Attitude is Everything
I get it. You might find that your attitude is already on point so you […]
Nurture, Don’t “Use,” Your Network
Recently I met with an old acquaintance with whom I hadn’t spoken with for several […]
It’s Okay To Say “Hello” on Social Media
Of course this statement is a little sassy but it is a query I often […]
Don’t Underestimate Stellar Customer Service
“That’s not my job.” When I heard these words from a company president in reference […]
Redefine Accountability
There are many who do not like the word “accountability.” It seems like you are […]
Accelerate Your Income
You have the opportunity to accelerate your income this year. No, I’m not referring to […]
Practice Mental Toughness
This is one of the hardest things to do on a consistent basis. Mental toughness […]
Stand Up to a Disrespectful Colleague
We all have those days when we can be at our worst. We say things […]
Two Ways to Take Constructive Criticism Like a Winner
Once, I read that there is really nothing constructive about constructive criticism. No matter how […]
Are You Successful AND Lonely?
It can be lonely at the top. Did you know that oftentimes loneliness occurs when […]
Are You Giving Away Your Career?
Sometimes we make big moves because we feel forced. We may choose to look for a […]
Is Your Boss Blocking Your Career Advancement?
What do you do when the biggest obstacle to growth is your boss? This isn’t […]
How to Deal with Difficult People
A colleague, client, subordinate or even a supervisor can be difficult from time to time. […]
Career Advancement Query: How may I help you?
“How May I Help You?” I never leave a professional interaction without extending this final […]
Career Enhancement by Showing Appreciation
Deepak Chopra once said, “Success and happiness root in who I make happy today.” Showing […]
How to Resign from Your Job
When I worked in the counseling division of a college, I recall a colleague who […]
Closing Time – Submitting After the Application Deadline Has Passed
It’s beyond frustrating when you discover the ideal opportunity after the application deadline has already […]
I Just Made a Huge Mistake!
I would love to be perfect. But I’m far from it. I make mistakes everyday. […]
Three Ways You Can Be Career Happy Today
Let’s start the movement to make work an even more amazing place. Everyone deserves a […]
Laughter is Good for Your Career
We all know that when we’re happy we’re more productive. And anytime we make positive […]
Emails can be Toxic to Your Career
When you’re trying to build your network, find job leads or ask someone for help, […]
Avoid These Career Faux Pas
A day doesn’t go by when I don’t get at least five or more requests […]
Academy Career Awards
You’re probably wondering “What the heck is Kim talking about now?” Well, I think it’s […]
Career Coach Tips: How to Handle a Copycat
Have you ever felt like you’re being watched? That your efforts are being copied by […]
The Magic of Mentoring For Career Success
Developing a relationship with a mentor, and becoming a mentor, is a must for successful professional […]
Career Happiness: How To Make Your Work Meaningful
A recent journal article in the APA’s Monitor on Psychology discussed the importance of making your work […]
Charm School for Career Professionals
A client once shared with me their horror at a colleague’s behavior. Upon learning they […]