How to make the most of a new job
Dear Readers, Whether it’s your first job fresh out of school, a new job mid-career, or the last position in your career, there are ripe opportunities for you when you are starting a new job. It’s a new beginning and you don’t need not bring any negative baggage from your past. You can strategically plan […]
The NEW Retirement – ReVitalment!
Dear Readers, Many of us living in the Sonoma County area are thinking about retirement or we might already be in the midst of it. Our society has given us images of retirement that I believe are outdated for many of us. They are images of being out of the mainstream, tired, worn and only […]
How to begin a career change
Dear Joan, I’ve been working in banking for over 25 years. I started as a teller right out of high school and am proud to say I’ve had several promotions, and even moved to a new bank for a better position a few years back. At this point I am itchy to try a new […]
Juggling job offers and not sure which one to take
Dear Coach Joan, I had an incredibly frustrating six month job search. I followed my wife to Sonoma County for her job opportunity but have had trouble securing a job here myself. Sometimes I’d be asked back for five interviews only to lose out to another candidate. Then I’d make it through two rounds and […]
The job search is a numbers game – Keep going!
Dear Readers, I see a definite pattern. Having coached hundreds of job searching clients for the last 10+ years I’ve observed a very distinct pattern. I’d like to make you aware of it because it could be preventing you from getting to your next great employment situation. When you make the decision to look for […]
Tips for your Career Wisdom Book
A Career Wisdom Book? Yes, there is such a thing. I know, because I invented it! Having worked closely with hundreds of people, getting the inside scoop, and deep insights into many career paths and stories, I am here to report that everyone has good things and bad things happen during their […]
Four ways to balance work and family better
Dear Coach Joan, This should be one of the happiest times in my life but honestly, I am miserable. I started a new job when my wife was 6 months pregnant with our long-awaited first born. Two great things, or so it should have been. But it is now almost a year later and it […]
4 ways to project more power at work
Dear Coach Joan, I’ve been in my professional career in the same corporation for 10 years, since college graduation. I have not been advancing as quickly as I believe my accomplishments and impact warrant. I am a petite woman and I feel that I am often not listened to or respected. I got feedback from a […]
3 success tips to launching your career after college
Dear Coach Joan, I’ll be graduating from college later this year and I’ve already had several job rejections. I was even rejected from a low paying internship for which I was definitely qualified for. The career counselor at my college said that my resume and Linkedin profile look good, and I am bringing a solid […]
Overwhelmed at work, please help
Dear Coach Joan, I should be delighted that my manager picked me to lead a major new project, but I am stressed out and feel like there are too many moving parts. I just don’t have my arms around the project. I did put my hat in the ring for this opportunity, but now that […]