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 […]
Career Coaching For Employee Engagement
Did you know that a hiring a career coach can increase organizational productivity and profit? […]
Three Rules for Working Well Together
In a typical work environment, comprised of cubed work stations, a min-kitchen, shared facilities and […]
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 […]
Don’t Let Emails Run Your Life
Ooh just look—50 email messages! YAY! But by the time you’re done answering them, three […]
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 […]
Three C’s to Reducing Conflict
Did you know that 85 percent of employees deal with conflict on some level on […]
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 […]
Follow Your “Life Code”
“Negative and exploitive people are obstacles to your success, happiness, security, and peace of mind.” […]
It’s Okay To Say “Hello” on Social Media
Of course this statement is a little sassy but it is a query I often […]
Happiness is Your Right and Your Privilege
We live in turbulent times. Being career happy may seem like a luxury you can’t […]
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 […]
Leave Your Network Wanting More
It’s an unfortunate fact that we remember negative events more than positive ones. There is […]
Understand How Employee Engagement and Performance Go Hand In Hand
Employee engagement isn’t all about fun and exciting promotions to get employees vested in the […]
How’s Your Career EQ?
I’m certain you’ve heard of Emotional Intelligence. “We are no longer only judged by intellectual […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Do You Keep Commitments?
I take issue with folks who don’t keep commitments. I really have a problem with […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Concentration and Your Career
Have you ever had a conversation with someone and you knew they just weren’t listening? […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Build a Better Body (And Career!)
“Yup. She’s out there again.” I can hear you saying it now. Kim’s really stretching […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: Spending Time Wisely
How we spend time is often a psychological challenge. Are we using it wisely or […]
Two Ways Exit Interviews Can Foster Employee Retention
Perhaps you’ve experienced an exit interview when leaving a past job. Or maybe you conduct […]
Two Ways to Take Constructive Criticism Like a Winner
Once, I read that there is really nothing constructive about constructive criticism. No matter how […]
3 Ways to Get Others to Listen to Your Opinion
Many of my clients struggle with finding their voice. In other words, they speak up […]
The Year of a Mindful Career: What’s So Funny?
Laughter is great for your soul, life, relationships and career. We all need to embrace […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Positive Energy
You are no doubt sick of me talking about positive energy. Well, buckle up. Here […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Complaining Catharsis
It feels good to vent. Get things off your chest and blow off some steam. […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Develop Positive Addictions
The only thing worth getting hooked on is positivity. The New Year is a great […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Using Fear as a Motivator
“You should do something every day that scares you.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Fear can serve […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Being
One of the hardest things to do is just “be.” Rather than working, chatting, texting, […]
Are You Successful AND Lonely?
It can be lonely at the top. Did you know that oftentimes loneliness occurs when […]
Year of a Mindful Career: Emails Can Wait
Focus is the most important thing we can do on our mindfulness journey. If one […]
Are You Giving Away Your Career?
Sometimes we make big moves because we feel forced. We may choose to look for a […]
Is Your Anxiety Narrowing Your Vision?
We are all anxious from time to time. Sometimes our anxiety and stress can cloud […]
Don’t Suck Up, Manage Up
We all work with that person who bends over backwards for the boss. No matter […]
Key Traits for the C-Suite
Successful leaders are continually evolving. They work with coaches, mentors and trainers to continually hone […]
You’re an Amazing Superhero
There’s no one else like you. You have something special that people want in their […]
What’s the difference between a career coach and a life coach?
In my opinion, whether you’re seeking a promotion, a new position or the opportunity to […]
Time Management: Squeaking Out a Couple of Hours for What Needs to Get Done!
Time is one of the most readily used excuses for not getting done what needs […]
Deliver Us from Email: Career Advancement Email Strategies
Email. This amazing resource that connects us with the click of a key may be […]
Is Your Boss Blocking Your Career Advancement?
What do you do when the biggest obstacle to growth is your boss? This isn’t […]
30-Second Commercial—The Elevator Speech Decoded
Wherever you go, someone is bound to ask, “What do you do?” Savvy job seekers, […]
The Secret (or not so secret) Formula for Career Advancement
“I can’t express how grateful I am to have had your guidance while I searched […]
How to Deal with Difficult People
A colleague, client, subordinate or even a supervisor can be difficult from time to time. […]
What is Professionalism?
Recently, I attended a workshop where everyone was asked to define professionalism. For me, I […]
Decisions, Decisions: Deciding Whether or Not You’re a Strong Candidate
Our life is filled with decisions—where to go, what to do, how to spend our […]
Career Success Strategy: Take Control Over What You Can Control
There are certain things we can control and things we cannot. Career success hinges on what […]
Career Success Strategy: Three Ways To Not Lose Control
If you’re a “control freak” like me, you need to have a handle on your […]
What’s Holding You Back? It’s Time for Career Advancement
You’ve got a vision for your career. So what is holding you back? There are […]
Preserve Professional Promises
We make them, but don’t always keep them. Canned promises are sour substitutes for ones […]
Professionalism—Putting Others First
Ouch! It hurts to get stepped on as a colleague scrambles up the corporate ladder. […]
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 […]
Making Work, Work
If you feel that you’re in a rut, or perhaps something feels off, dull or […]
How to Resign from Your Job
When I worked in the counseling division of a college, I recall a colleague who […]
Three “Musts” for Giving and Taking Constructive Criticism
No one likes to be told how to improve. Criticism, constructive or otherwise, can make […]
When is Gossip Good for Your Career?
Believe it or not, there are a few occasions when gossip can be good for […]
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 […]
5 Daily Career Do’s—Number 4
Disney Princess Elsa got it right! Sometimes you just need to “Let it go!” Whether […]
Emails can be Toxic to Your Career
When you’re trying to build your network, find job leads or ask someone for help, […]
How to Use Facebook in Your Job Search
Social media isn’t for everyone. I get it. But odds are you’re probably using a […]
Reading People to Advance Your Career
In order to advance your career you’ll need to know how to read others. What […]
Avoid These Career Faux Pas
A day doesn’t go by when I don’t get at least five or more requests […]
5 Daily Career Do’s – Second Step
Last month we explored the first—Take 15—in the series of 5 Daily Career Do’s. These […]
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 ONE! Career Networking Event
May 7, 2015 from 6-8:00 p.m. Mark your calendar for THE ONE! networking event of […]
Career Coach Tips To Control Your Inner Critic
Every time Mary schedules a team meeting, a critical voice inside of her announces, “You’re […]
Career Coach Tips For Winning the Interview “Weakness” Question
When asked about weaknesses during the interview, many believe that the best response is to […]
Career Coaching on Conference Strategy
Professional development is always important when growing your career. Still, it’s important to invest your […]
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 […]
Career Coaching For Workplace Engagement
Did you know that a hiring a career coach can increase organizational productivity and profit? […]
The Magic of a Mentor for Professional Development
Developing a relationship with a mentor is a must for successful professional development. A mentor provides […]
Career Happiness: Making Your Work Meaningful
A recent journal article in the APA’s Monitor on Psychology discussed the importance of making your work […]
Is Your Boss Derailing Your Career Happiness?
Many success-minded professionals are challenged by a boss who’s controlling, limiting, boorish, clingy or even […]
Charm School for Career Professionals
A client once shared with me their horror at a colleague’s behavior. Upon learning they […]
Working Relationships: Three Rules for Working Well Together
In a typical work environment, comprised of cubed work stations, a min-kitchen, shared facilities and […]