Two questions that changed my life career coaching questions career mindset career satisfaction practical advice Aug 23, 2024

Back in February, I spent 35 days in the hospital, 10 days in the ICU, and endured 8 surgeries.

Before this, I focused on my career, fun, and adventure but often found myself lost in thoughts about the past or future, rarely living in the present.

During my hospital stay, the pain was...

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What To Do If You Don't Like Any Jobs Out There career direction tips career mindset career satisfaction career transition practical advice Oct 25, 2023

Have you ever considered making a career change, only to discover that the career options that you've researched leave you disappointed or uninterested?

In my experience, this dissatisfaction often stems from two key reasons:

1. The Dream Job Dilemma:

As individuals explore various career...

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The Inner Compass Community October Calendar career coaching questions career direction tips career mindset career satisfaction practical advice Sep 14, 2023

Welcome to the October 2023 edition of the Inner Compass Community Calendar, where we're brewing up something spooktacular! Are you ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and professional growth? Join our dynamic group coaching program, designed for experienced professionals who aspire to...

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Finding Your True North in Entrepreneurship: Mistakes You Can Avoid When Starting a Business practical advice start a business starting a business Aug 04, 2023

I've shared before that Inner Compass Coach is technically my third business, as my first two ventures were misaligned with my true self and intrinsic drivers. And you know what? I've come to realize that I'm not alone in starting the wrong business. In fact, I've worked with many aspiring...

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Quiet Quitting practical advice Aug 26, 2022

I was a runner in high school. While I mostly ran long-distance, I also sprinted the 400m, during track season. The interesting thing about sprints, opposed to long-distance running, is that it requires more downtime during the workout.

In business (Agile or SCRUM methods), there's the concept of...

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Lessons from My Dog Louie practical advice Jul 15, 2022

This is Louie, my 13 1/2-year-old poodle-mix. Many of you may already know him because he's been my loyal coworker for years.

When Louie was younger, he could easily hike for four to six miles. He was on a mission to smell and mark everything he could.

Now that he’s getting older, he...

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Worried about Making a Career Change? career direction tips career mindset practical advice Jun 03, 2022

In my 10+ years as a career coach, I’ve found that when my clients want a career or business change, it is likely because their work has become stagnant and they desire growth (financial, skills, or leadership). On the flip side, they’ll postpone a career or business change...

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Are you feeling guilty about leaving your job? career direction tips career mindset practical advice Jan 14, 2022

I was having a phone session with a client recently, who is a head of a private school. He was sharing with me he was feeling guilty about leaving his role that he had prepared for so many years. He couldn’t believe how burned out he was of the politics and COVID. I asked him, “Are...

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4 Steps to Get Crystal Clear on How You Want to Spend Your Time career direction tips practical advice Dec 07, 2021

An enormous piece of helping someone clarify their career next steps is helping them get crystal clear on how they want to spend their time at work.

Think about it. There are 24 hours in a day, we are awake for 16-18 hours, and we spend almost 9 of our waking hours working. 
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6 Tips to Making an Effective Career Change career direction tips networking tips practical advice Nov 30, 2021
A lot of times when people want to make a career change, they want to snap their fingers and be in their new career. Often, the transition takes a lot more time. After all, there's the need for introspection and to do research to clarify the best next steps, and that takes time. There might be a...
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Hope in a Turbulent Job Market career direction tips career mindset practical advice Mar 25, 2020

Hope in a Turbulent Job Market

By Donna Shannon

Without a doubt, COVID-19 is having a dramatic impact on the workforce as businesses close to accommodate public health measures. However, times of strife often kick off innovation in unexpected ways. Today’s guest Danielle Menditch...

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Iā€™m hopeful despite these tough economic times. career direction tips practical advice Mar 17, 2020

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I’m hopeful despite these tough economic times.

I started my career in career services in 2009, during the financial crisis, and my business in 2013 during the start of the upturn. 

With the volatility of the stock markets, the looming...

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