I’m an expert at overthinking things that don’t need overthinking. That overthinking often shows up as difficulty making decisions, rumination or over-analysis. Maybe you’ve experienced this too? Where a departmental shift, budget cuts, or less-than-supportive...
Where to next in my career? Sometimes, the call for change in our careers is loud and persistent. Other times, we loosely hold that a change is likely to happen in the distant future, but are quite happy where we are, thank you very much. This is true whether...
Want to wrap up this half year (or term) feeling more calm, organized and proud of yourself? Try this ritual that will help you reset your work and career focus for the next months. It has three steps. Clear space Close loops Notice your progress Clear Space Free up...
Career quick wins are low-effort, meaningful actions that bring a boost into your work week. They don’t require a lot of time or planning, but they help support your career, even when you’re not in “big picture” mode. Small actions that support career growth and...
One theme I hear over and over in my coaching practice is the sense of being pulled in too many directions, all at once. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by competing demands and the never-ending to-do list, especially when you work in higher education. I value being...
Have you ever noticed how the same work situation can feel completely different depending on which mental lens you’re looking through? That presentation you’re dreading can be either evidence that you’re ‘not cut out for this’ or an...
