Posts Tagged ‘work’
10 Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
One of my amazingly ambitious clients has a job interview this week at a really groovy forward-thinking company. It’s in Australia, which is convenient because that’s where she lives. Interviews can be scary. You’re putting yourself and your work out there to be judged and picked apart by someone you’re trying to impress. They’re doubly…
Read MoreAre You Proactive or Reactive? And Why It Matters
I once had a truly miserable job. No really, it was the job from hell. My manager went out of her way to criticize my work, my coworkers bullied me, and it felt like everyone in the department took delight in making my life unbearable. It was so bad that I became physically sick every…
Read More5 Speedy Strategies to Maximize Your Time
My Hogwart’s acceptance letter must have gotten lost in the mail because I’m sadly incapable of casting spells to make dreams come true. But my clients still expect me to whip out my magic wand and give them the things they want most: more money and more time. And despite my lack of wizardy powers,…
Read MoreHow to Stop Feeling Hopeless About Money
There have been times in my life when I had to pinch every penny so hard it hurt. I can remember weighing my spending choices and wondering if I’d have enough to cover rent that month or even if I could afford mundane things like new underwear. And I gotta tell you, feeling that strapped…
Read MoreWhy I Blog and What It’s Done for My Business
I started my blog for the sole purpose of participating in a fashion challenge, but once the challenge was over, I needed to figure out what to do with my blog. It didn’t feel authentic to me to continue sharing “outfit of the day” posts, so my blog slowly morphed into a place where I…
Read MoreYes, You CAN Make an Instant Change
When I start working with a new client, I’ll always ask about her goals. This is the fun part—she can go on and on about her dreams for her career, how she wants to feel, where she wants to go, and what she wants to do with her life. Then I’ll ask about timelines. As…
Read MoreEditor’s Notebook 3
The Editor’s Notebook posts are my place to share the things I’m loving this week and other random links that have caught my eye. Enjoy! What I’m Loving This Week Find Momo. An adorable dog plays hide and seek in his owner’s beautiful photography. How to Bite Off More Than You Can Chew—and Get it…
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