Is Working Hard Good?

That sounds like a naïve question with a predictab

The Gift of Clarity

Fired? Even the Wisest People Get Blindsided

When Scott Pelley was fired from 60 Minutes, I was

I’m a Role Model. How Can I Leave?

When you’ve spent years building something real—a

Why Losing Your Job May Be the First Time You Get to Write Your Own Story

“How do I position myself?” is a commo

An Honest Audit

People who have been suddenly let go from a job in

Triggers, Diminished by Time

I went to NYC to celebrate a friend among enemies.

What is Exile Energy? And What Does it Have to Do With Job Loss?

You’ve had an involuntary exit.  For the fir

The Unbearable Lightness Of Time On Your Hands

One of the first, most unexpected realizations aft

How Long Does It Take to Find a New Job?

Clarity, self-awareness, and strong relationships

When Retirement Isn’t Your Choice

Early retirement can mean living the good life whe

Announcing My Next Chapter: A Novel and What I’ve Learned About Portfolio Careers

I’m thrilled to announce that my debut novel

When the Job Ends, But the Feelings Don’t

Emotional triggers can come from anywhere, at any

From Bitterness to Balance: What Comes After a Toxic Exit

“I want them to fail without me! Is that wrong? Is

We Need Some Word Medicine: How We Talk to Ourselves Matters

Here’s one day’s worth of scary words in the headl

There’s Always One: An Ironic Take on Resilience

Why, oh why, do belligerent, entrenched employees

“It’s the Leader, Dummy,” (she said kindly): How to Explain What Happened to Your Job?

When I coach women about how to explain why they w

Navigating the Pressures at the Top: How to Manage or Decide to Leave Your Job

This month I had the honor of speaking to the Pres

How to Embrace Gratitude During a Career Transition: Kim’s Story

Thanksgiving can be tricky for anyone not actively

Networking in the Afterlife

I was with a group of business friends, and the co

The Lure of the Retirement Party: Managing Expectations When the Past Comes Calling

Eddie booked an economy-class flight months in adv

Bad Curiosity: How to Turn Off the Tap

Annie was just getting started, lining up all her

When Will This Be Over? The Emotional Triggers of Job Loss, Years Later

“I was called into a meeting by my boss. I’d been

The Sounds of Silence: Culture Change Isn’t Noisy

The first time it happened, we were taken by surpr

Do Women Trust More Easily Than Men?

My gut reaction is to give a stereotyping, “Yes, w

Why We Stay When We Should Walk Away

Let’s get this out of the way:  you know when it’s

The Invisible Grief of Job Loss

Loss of any kind is followed by grief.  If it’s a

How Do You Know if You’re Interviewing with a Narcissist? And Why Does it Matter?

Narcissistic bosses and the accompanying toxic cul

“How Do I Hold Myself Accountable?” No One Answered.

Therein lies the problem.  Making a resolution wit

How to Deal with the Holidays When You’ve Lost Your Job

Imagine these conversations. “So, I hear you

Voluntary Exits

What if everything’s going well for you at your or

A Spider Threatened My Independence

(aka It’s about Mindset) How could this be? 

The Stigma of Being Fired is a Myth

Stigma, Schmigma.   “Hey, Google, what is th

Goodbye to All That

The Truth About Leaders Who Flunk  One of my favor

Let’s Talk About Control. Me First.

How’s your relationship with control going?

Resilience is a Word I Like to Say

Resilience is a word I like to say…because it’s pr

The Power of Connection

The absence of connection isn’t the first th

I Have FOMO About Stress

What’s wrong with me? I fear I’m missing out on th

Are you Back on the Market? Use this 5-Step Process to Get the Help You Need

Why doesn’t she reach out? “She’s too proud

From Fired to Hired: Staging a Successful Comeback

You’re a C-suite executive, Senior Vice President,

How to Interview After You’ve Been Let Go

Let’s face it: a job interview exists in its own c

What Does It Mean to be Faux-Fired? Could This Be Happening to You?

Have you ever walked into a job performance review

Have I Recovered Yet?

For anyone who’s experienced sudden job loss, the

There’s an Art to Telling Staff You Were Fired

When Rachel was fired from her firm, she called he

Where Have All My Work Friends Gone?

I write this with apologies to Peter, Paul, and Ma

How to Stop Yearning for Your Ex… Your Ex-Company

When you’re let go from your company, your attachm

Maintaining Your Core Value: Why Praise and Rejection are Both Dangerous

When someone recognizes the great job you’ve done,

What are the Criteria for a Successful Networking Meeting

Whether we network on-line, in-person, or do both,

How to Network After You’ve Been Let Go

As soon as people hear that you’ve been let go, on

Fundraisers: Seven Tips for Recharging in the New Year

Fundraisers are mission-driven.  We drive change,

Some People Would Rather Fire Than Manage

Secrets to Getting Ahead: What Really Matters When You Want to Move Up

When you think of self-promotion, does it make you

Hero Fever: A Contagious Form of Unrealistic Expectations (best treated immediately)

My LinkedIn perked up this morning with a Sherlock

Women: Own Your Success

It was another world last February when  I led a p

What’s Age Got to Do with It?

Ageism is a serious issue in the workforce. Let's

Diary Of A Fundraising Job Seeker: A Guide for the Brave and the Baffled

A guide for the brave and baffled. There’s nothing

Effective Managers Focus on Individuals not Functions

Can great fundraisers become outstanding managers

Help! How Do I Hire Development People?

A standing-room-only crowd braved frigid temperatu