Self-Awareness

I had a big meeting last week and I blew it. It was so embarrassing because I made such a “rookie mistake”. Here’s how my embarrassing mistake happened and the 3 things you can do to avoid it happening to you.

Is leaving ever a solution to a mid-career slump or when you’re unhappy with your career? Here are three circumstances under which I think it’s reasonable to consider leaving.

Have you ever done something really stupid? The reality is that we all do. The thing that matters is what happens next – how you take it forward. Here’s how it applies to having a successful career.

A good friend recently asked me what I would change if I had to do it all over again. Here’s what I said I would do differently, knowing what I know now.

The words you use can build up your image, while others can destroy your credibility. Here are six words and phrases to avoid if you want to come across as credible and confident.

When asking for help, you want to remove as many barriers to getting to “yes” as possible. Here’s a real world example of how not to do it, and how you can avoid making the same mistakes.

Here’s the story of my 70-something uncle sharing advice with a 20-something and the three takeaways that the Millennial has decided to adopt from the “Old Dog world”.

One’s life’s work. These are three words I haven’t thought about – perhaps ever. What is your life’s work? Have you been doing it all along? Are you getting ready to do it? Is it just one thing? And does it bring you joy?

If you want to be a leader, your vibe matters. It contributes to your ability to be successful. Discover two aspects to your vibe and 5 negative vibes to watch out for.

Most of us were brought up on the idea that “winners never quit and quitters never win”. But what if that’s wrong? I’ll give you my take, plus 7 questions to help you figure out if it’s indeed time to quit.

My husband challenged me to get out of my comfort zone and go “boogie boarding” in the Pacific Ocean – something we hadn’t done in a decade. He knows I don’t like sand, seaweed, or being in cold water.

We all feel down in the dumps from time to time. Here’s a simple strategy in case you find yourself feeling a little down after a great holiday break, facing back-to-work “reentry trauma”, or having a rough patch of any kind.