Video: A Graceful Exit – Letting Go with Purpose & Possibility
Thinking about leaving a role? In this thoughtful video, Karen shares insights on how to exit gracefully—honoring what’s been, letting go with dignity, and moving forward with purpose.
Fostering Work-Life Balance with a Summer Fun Plan
PTO (paid time off) is a significant negotiating factor when landing a new job. Yet, many of us fail to actually use it. As career-driven individuals, we often find ourselves caught in the demands of our jobs or saving PTO for some arbitrary event or possible emergency in the future. In the hustle and bustle of our professional lives, it's all too easy to overlook one essential component of our well-being: fun. Adding fun to our everyday lives is about more than just enjoyment; it's an essential career management strategy.
Building Champions: Unlocking Success in Your Career
In the journey of our careers, champions play pivotal roles in our success. These individuals are more than just mentors; they actively open doors and promote our value. Recognizing and nurturing these relationships can propel your career in ways you might not have imagined. Discover how to identify, appreciate, and cultivate your champions, and consider how you can become a champion for others, fostering a legacy of mutual support and success.
Video: What’s Changed—and What Hasn’t—In 20 Years of Career Coaching
Celebrating 20 years of Cultivating Careers, Karen reflects on the evolution of job search—from paper resumes to personal branding—and the constants that still define a successful transition: people, persistence, and attitude.
Leaving Someone Else’s Dream Job
What happens when the dream job is no longer your dream? But from the outside looking in, no one will understand why you want to leave? Remember that your dreams can change. It is normal to seek new challenges and experiences as your priorities change and you grow personally.
Leaving Work Trauma Behind: How to Start Fresh in a New Job
When it comes to career transitions, a new job should be a fresh start. But when leaving behind work trauma, it's important to work through any past baggage to prevent you from bringing it to your new role, company, and manager.