Blog: Career

10 tips for planning an effective workshop

10 tips for planning an effective workshop

I love helping people and sharing what I know. This post is a way to do both--and will be of interest to individuals who are keen to build their facilitation skills. The "bigger" message is: (1) don't dismiss your experience as insignificant and (2) share what you...

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The power of accountability

The power of accountability

In this video, I share about the power of accountability to get things done. I'm talking about those things that are important to you, but that you may be dragging your feet on ... https://youtu.be/rKSr_QGdFa8 Do you have a goal that would benefit from accountability?...

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ICF Certification: Received ☑️

ICF Certification: Received ☑️

This month I'm being highly intentional about celebrating. What this means is that, throughout my day, when I do something I feel good about--even if it is minor--I take a micro-second to give myself a mental pat on the back, a congrats, a high-five, do a little...

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Awe

Awe

For as long as I can remember, I have been awed by a beautiful singing voice. Certain song/voice combinations stop me in my tracks, pull me in like some sort of powerful vortex (does a vortex suck people in? that may be scientifically inaccurate, but you get my...

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Your workspace and well-being

Your workspace and well-being

The physical space in which we work matters--a lot. Yet, it isn't necessarily the first thing that comes to mind when we think about career satisfaction. I have noticed my workspace affects my mood, my productivity, my sense of calm (or lack thereof), and my overall...

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Catastrophizing (do you remember 1999?!)

Catastrophizing (do you remember 1999?!)

I was thinking back 20 years to December 1999--do you remember the "hysteria" leading up to that month?! Back then, my spouse and I ran a disc jockey (DJ) business; December 31 had us worried because we weren't sure how Y2K would play out. Anyone who is old enough to...

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7 ways to make the most of attending a conference

7 ways to make the most of attending a conference

Conferences present an excellent opportunity for learning and for building connections. They can contribute to your career growth, if you know how to make the most of them. Below I look at 7 ways to make the most of a conference as an attendee who is not presenting....

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How to save time by simplifying

How to save time by simplifying

Should I write first or do mindfulness? Should I respond to emails that are piling up or write? Should I check social media or do something more productive? Should I exercise or grade papers? Those might be some of the decisions you need to make at the beginning of...

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