A midlife career change at 40 can seem daunting. Chances are by this time in your life you have a fair amount of responsibility. Maybe a mortgage, a marriage and even children, or some...

  Thinking about Starting Your Own Career Counseling Practice? Here are 5 Questions to Get You Started: Many career development professionals dream about being their own boss, creating their own schedules, and having the flexibility to...

Most people struggle when looking for a job or a career transition. They start by looking at postings on job boards, or related resources, and they start asking three main questions. One: Can I do...

We all have priorities in life. They help us distinguish how, what and who we spend our time on. Priorities in career design are no different. Career design looks at your life holistically and asks...

  What would life be like without metaphors? As Colorless as a crayon box full of white crayons. Actually, I think that one is the metaphor’s close cousin, a simile. But you get the idea....

A balanced life. Isn’t that what we are all seeking? People often talk about wanting a balanced life but what that actually means to each of us is as individual as we are. Does a...

There is an age-old adage. “Keep your feet planted on the ground and the stars in your eyes.” What exactly does this mean? I believe a solid interpretation of it is to be practical but...

Are you good at receiving compliments? Many of us are not. Yet, compliments can be an excellent way to learn more about our own personal strengths. Sometimes an outside perspective is a fresh honest perspective...

  “She’s got personality.” When we hear this phrase inherent in its bias are probably the characteristics of being outgoing and fun to be around. Similarly, when we use the phrase “he’s a quiet one,”...

Using Your Biological Clock to Design Your Career Do you know your Chronotype? How do you figure it out and use it to your advantage? Are you feeling sluggish or demotivated when it comes to...

Job searching during a downturn in the economy can be, at best, challenging. At worst, it can seem impossible. Don’t despair newly-minted graduates, or other job seekers, there are ways to combat this uphill battle!...

Changing your career at age thirty may be the perfect age for you. Here are seven steps to guide in making that change. By the time you reach your thirties you have many advantages in...