Self-Awareness

A near-death experience taught entrepreneur Chip Conley how to live differently and inspired me to try something new. I learned three lessons from stepping outside my comfort zone that can transform your career and life.

During times of uncertainty and potential layoffs, you can’t perform at your best if you’re stressed and anxious. Instead of worrying, the key is to do some preparation to strengthen your career position and protect yourself.

Is worrying keeping you from accomplishing what you’re capable of in your work and life? Here are the steps and strategies I’m using to make a significant dent in my worrying.

Have you missed opportunities because you hesitated or talked yourself out of them? Use these three steps to overcome the fear that holds you back from taking action.

Career slumps can happen to anyone. The ‘trick’ is knowing how to get out of one. I used these three steps to get out of a slump when I ended up doing the same job for 5-6 years.

As a manager, you’re under pressure to produce results, meet deadlines and do more with less. Here’s how to handle the three main pressures you’ll face to have longevity in your career.

When you’re struggling at work, it’s exhausting and draining when it feels like things aren’t going your way. Stop struggling and get back on track with these three steps.

When emotions take over your better judgment and you can’t self-manage in the moment, the cost to your career can be significant. Ask yourself these three questions to identify and tame your derailers.

Have you ever felt something was holding you back in your career, but you couldn’t determine the cause? In most cases, limiting beliefs are the reason you’re stuck. What limiting beliefs are you holding onto and need to let go?

Imposter syndrome usually sets in when you’re in a demanding new role and you’re expected to perform at a higher level. Here are three ways to tame your imposter syndrome and not let it hold you back.

In this time of unease and uncertainty, it’s important to stay focused on the goals and aspirations that matter most for you. Here are three things you can do to stay focused on your goals and not get distracted by the fear and tension around you.

Whether your source is the bookstore, the library or borrowing from someone else, give yourself the gift of knowledge and make time to nourish your mind. Here are four books I’ve read that have made the biggest impression on me.