Having a Hard Time Being Productive Today? career mindset Nov 09, 2016

productiveI have to admit, I'm having a hard time being productive today. How about you?

This election cycle has been unlike what many of us have ever seen. The use of fear-based messages about the past, present and future of our country during this campaign has been non-stop.

I'm upset and shaken to my...

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My Rebrand- Inner Compass Coach, LLC career mindset Oct 10, 2016

My RebrandWith the arrival of fall, change is in the air! I've noticed that many of my clients have been making major changes in their lives, whether it be internal such as mindset shifts or external such as changing careers.

I've also been making some major changes including selling my home, moving...

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Why You Should Pray Even if No One is Listening career mindset Jul 22, 2016

I promise you this article is not going to get religious on you. There are so many reasons people pray —perhaps they want change, to receive something, connection to God, forgiveness, healing or something else.

I personally like to pray during life transitions. Not because I think...

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Debunking the 'Perfect Career' Myth career mindset Jun 10, 2016

Do you find yourself always seeking more? Whether it be the newest technology, latest diet trends, the most recent fashions... and the list goes on.

We live in a world that is obsessed with perfection and always wanting more. We look for it in our careers and use the terms,"perfect career","dream...

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What's Really Holding Your Career Back career mindset Jun 04, 2016

I remember I was interviewing at a Fortune 500 Company over 5 years ago and they asked, "What is your biggest weakness?" As a career coach, I've given a lot of thought to this question because I work with mid-level professionals who want to advance their career.

The purpose of this article...

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Career Transition Is A Privilege- Gratitude This Memorial Day career mindset May 26, 2016

First, I wanted to wish you a Happy Memorial Day! I've been thinking a lot about gratitude this week—gratitude towards the men and women who served our country and gratitude to have the freedom of choice.

Career transition can cause a lot of anxiety, yet we often forget that it is a...

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Every Successful Person Has To Jump career mindset May 19, 2016

As a career coach, when I talk to potential clients, the most common career fear that I hear is that they feel like they're jumping off a cliff into the unknown.

Additionally, when I talk to former clients who have made a successful career change, they often say that they feel much...

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3 Ways to Overcome the Emotional Baggage of a Bad Boss career mindset May 13, 2016

We've all had a crappy boss- whether the situation was with a supervisor, manager or client.

As a career coach, I've had a handful of clients who struggled to move past the emotional baggage of having a bad boss. And who did it ultimately hurt? My client.

This article doesn't negate that...

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Living Your Purpose Takes Work! career mindset May 10, 2016

If you walk around my house, I have laminated affirmations taped to the light switches, mirrors and picture frames. They state anything from, "You can do it!' to "Trust."

I'm also known by my friends on Facebook to constantly post motivational quotes- probably to the point of cheesy...

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3 Reasons Why 'Play' is Essential When Changing Careers career direction tips career mindset Mar 17, 2016

"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."- Proverb, Unknown.

I hate to admit this, but I became dull recently. Several weeks ago I was working around the clock on a re-branding project for my business. Even though I was getting through the technical aspects of setting up my website, my...

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Before I die, I want to... (fill in the blank). career mindset Feb 08, 2016

What did you write? What is important to you? Here are a few of the things I wrote:

  1. Travel to New Zealand and Australia with my boyfriend and hold hands on the beach and smell the salt.
  2. Dance like I've never danced before.
  3. Travel with my immediate family to some place cool.
  4. Not worry...
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How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome While Networking career mindset networking tips Jan 04, 2016

Many times I hear from clients that they feel they are faking it when going to networking events. I get it!

When I first started my business, I felt like an impostor. I still was trying to get my processes and systems in place and I didn't have the confidence that everything was going to work...

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