I remember sitting with my stepdaughter over breakfast when she was about 8. She told me that she was frustrated about her parent’s divorce, that she was now different from her friends and had to schlep her stuff back and forth between two residences. I am sure that she was frustrated about a lot more …
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger: Resilience Roundup Read More »
This question is asked in 80% of my coaching engagements. The client might be in their 20s, 30s, 40s, or 50s. And they can be questioning a relationship, a career choice, parenting, or returning to school. Does this apply to you? Is there an area of your life where you wondering if it’s too late, if you’re …
If your spouse is looking for a change, follow these 4 steps to recalibrate their career trajectory. There are few things more heartbreaking than someone hating their job. Work is where most people spend the majority of their waking hours. And if your spouse is the breadwinner, they feel this responsibility—they have to work, they have to make money, …
Are you in a blah job, not necessarily good or bad, just meh? Meh can be draining. 1. Find a way to bring YOU to your job They hired you for a reason. There were other candidates, other options, but they chose you. Why? Why were you a good fit for the job? Let’s identify …
7 Ways to Turn a Boring, Ho-Hum Job into Your Dream Career Read More »
These are the little things that every new mom realizes eventually, but no one really talks about. 1. You may pump in some crazy places. While it’s wonderful that companies are now required by law to provide lactation rooms and breaks to nursing moms, you may not be pumping there all the time. Have you ever …
8 Secrets No One Tells You About Returning to Work After Maternity Leave Read More »
(from rd.com) You’ve heard the saying: “Failing to plan is planning to fail.” These strategies can help you ensure a successful transition to the career of your dreams. 1. Figure out how much money you need to get your business off the ground As a career coach, I often have a client to come to me with a great …
10 Tips to Help You Quit Your Day Job and Pursue Your Dream Read More »
Want to see some raw honesty from a rough personal life coach? Here’s me, first thing in the morning (after coffee but before a shower), answering the following question: Why do you enjoy helping people get unstuck and get more out of life? My coach asked me this question, and challenged me to speak directly to you, …
Sarah Roussos-Karakaian and her husband Nick are Nestrs, the husband and wife organizing, design and construction team. This month, they’re offering 8 hours of free design work for clients in the tri-state area. WHAAAAT? Read on for more details… Sarah and Nick have a passion for space planning, interior design, and home renovations. You may have seen them on …
One of my favorite aspects of coaching is that closure is built into the relationship from the start. As adults, closure isn’t build into our lives as frequently as was when we were children. Think of activities or projects you’ve experienced with premeditated closure: there’s college, summer camp or high school. But as adults, closure is elusive. You rarely start …
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