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Advance your professional journey with our knowledgeable contributors, who are offering a wealth of resources to help you achieve your career goals. Learn how to build a strong personal brand, receive career coaching, plan for successful transitions and find guidance on how to achieve long-term success and fulfillment in your chosen industry. Whether you are preparing for an interview, working on your personal brand or navigating the complexities of remote work you can find practical advice and helpful tips by experts in their fields.
5 Mindful Ways to Write Powerful Accomplishment Statements for Your Resume
When it comes to crafting a standout resume, your accomplishments, not just your responsibilities, are what catch a recruiter’s eye. However, generating accomplishment statements isn’t just a writing...
Why You’re Not Getting The Job, Even When You’re Qualified
If you’ve ever left an interview thinking, “I nailed it!” and still didn’t get the offer, this is for you. You meet all the job requirements. You have the experience. You even made the interviewer...
The Interview Isn’t a Test, It’s a Stage, and Learn How to Own It
Confidence doesn’t come from having all the answers. It comes from knowing how to lead the conversation.
How to Ace Legal Job Interviews and Advance Your Career
In today’s legal industry, landing the right role takes more than stellar grades and a prestigious firm on your résumé. The modern legal interview process...
Avoid A Toxic Workplace With 5 Warning Signs During Interviews
A toxic workplace takes a toll on mental health, and the consequences are real. How can you avoid unwittingly accepting a job
How To Ace Your Virtual Interview: 8 Tips You Need To Know
Got a virtual interview coming up? Wondering how to stand out? Discover 8 insights to help you master your virtual interview.
Exit Interview – Parting Ways With A Note
While most interviews are conducted to assess the suitability of a candidate for a particular role...
5 Signs You're on the Right Path Even if Everything Feels Like It's Falling Apart
Feeling like everything is going wrong just as you’re trying to move forward? You might be more aligned than you think. In this article, I share five powerful signs that you're on the right path...
Rethinking the Future of Work as We Navigate the Post-Pandemic World
The post-pandemic world has permanently reshaped how we work, but are we truly ready for what comes next? This chapter explores the challenges businesses and employees face as they navigate new work patterns...
Navigating the Transition and Returning to the Workplace After Years of Hybrid and Remote Work
Major changes in work settings, especially after years of enjoying the flexibility and solitude of hybrid or remote work...
11 Ways to Make Yourself Indispensable at Work
We've all been there. Your boss is laying off people, and you don't want to be one of them. So, what do you do? You position yourself...
How To Become A Digital Nomad
Discover the freedom of working remotely while exploring the world as a digital nomad. In this comprehensive guide, we'll show you...
Remote Work – Redefining Work-Life Balance In The Digital Age
In today's fast-paced world, achieving a healthy work-life balance is more challenging than ever. The rise of remote work has presented...
Remote Revolution: 5 Ways Remote Work Is Better for the Environment
Remote work has taken center stage over the last few years, and for good reason. While it might feel like a dream to work in your PJs...
How to Translate Self-Belief onto Video
Last week, I coached a solicitor through my Speak Proud video feedback service. She had everything in place: the knowledge, professionalism, script, videographer, and lighting. On paper, it was perfect...
A “How To” Guide for the Prospective Writer – Step Seven on the Writing Journey
Every writer reaches a point where the manuscript feels finished, yet one crucial stage remains. Before your work can shine, you need distance, honesty, and most importantly, an editor.
Make Your Value Visible and the 3 Steps to Attract the Career Opportunities You Deserve
Career opportunities don’t always knock, especially when others make their value more visible. The real shift comes when you learn to communicate your impact, not just deliver it. For years, I believed...
Is Professional Identity Important?
What was your immediate reaction when you read this question? “Of course it is!” “Professional identity is everything.” “It’s how others see me, and that’s important to me.” “It’s hard to change...
3 Key Ways to Escalate Your Professional Online Presence in 2025
Are you aware of how essential a strong digital presence is today for all forms of professional advancement? In a climate where AI technology is gobbling up online search feeds, making it harder to...
How to Write a Profile Bio That Connects Instead of Just Lists
Ugh. For many therapists, writing a professional profile ranks high on the “least enjoyable” list when setting up in private practice. “Cringy!”, “I hate talking about myself!”, and “I hate that I...
Self-Respect is the Hidden Catalyst for Career Fulfilment
In a world constantly pushing us to improve, accelerate, and achieve, one element remains underexplored yet foundational: self-respect. It’s not just a personal virtue; it’s a strategic asset. When cultivated intentionally...
Intersections Along My Healing Path and the MCC Journey
On June 6, 2025, I underwent total knee replacement surgery, a milestone shaped by both a life well lived and the inevitabilities of degenerative arthritis. As I reflect on my recovery, I see clear intersections...
The Mindful Path – Turning Job Search Stress Into a Journey of Renewal
The job search journey is rarely straightforward. Between applications, networking, interviews, and the silence that often follows, the process can stir up anxiety, self-doubt, and exhaustion. Over...
A “How To” Guide for the Prospective Writer – Step Six on the Writing Journey
Yes! Now we’re cooking with gas! If you’ve been following my “How To” guide for the prospective writer, then you’ve made it through writing ferociously, shadow work, building a cohesive setting...
The Real Glass Ceiling – Living a Life Without You in It
You do not have you. It means unhappy or lost in this context. You have all the acknowledgement, money, welfare, and material prosperity, but you do not have you. You have the career you dreamed of...
Grace Under Fire: Honoring the Woman You Can’t Break” – Deja Frederick
She doesn’t boast. She builds. She doesn’t broadcast her battles. She bears them–silently, gracefully, and with a strength that only heaven could have handcrafted. Deja Frederick is not a headline.
The Power of Crafting Your Own Career Path
In today's dynamic and fast-paced professional environment, forging your own career path is more than a trend; it’s an empowering strategy that invites individuals to take control of their futures...
The Narcissistic Charm of “Instagrammable” CEOs
There’s a new form of power that doesn’t shout, impose, or dirty its hands. It’s a power that aims, first and foremost, to seduce. It has the smiling face of the motivational CEO, the warm voice of corporate podcasts...
The Great Disinvestment – What Parents Need to Know About the College Career Services Crisis
The American higher education system, which was supposed to equip students for productive careers, now leaves an alarming share of college graduates without meaningful employment, and the ripple effects...
Are Your Career Assumptions Holding You Back?
We all make and hold assumptions. Take a moment to reflect on your career assumptions. Identify a key one and write it down. Consider how this assumption may have influenced your choices, decisions...
Practise Productivity for Career Excellence
In today’s fast-paced professional world, productivity is not merely about working harder, it is about working smarter. The ability to optimize time, focus energy, and execute tasks efficiently is what...
Navigating the Real World – An In-Depth Guide to Thriving as a Young Professional
The leap from campus life to the “real world” is one of life’s most exhilarating and daunting transitions. Recently, I sat down with Jessica, a bright recent graduate from Berkeley University who is...
It's Okay to Feel Stuck
We can feel stuck at any point in our career lives. Feeling stuck is okay, it’s an invitation to bring more focus and awareness to what we are experiencing. By embracing this moment of pause, we can...
The Truth Within and How Owning Your Completeness Rewrites Your Career Story
In an era defined by external benchmarks, curated résumés, algorithmic approval, polished public personas, the pressure to prove one’s worth is both constant and exhausting. It’s easy to believe we must build...
7 Invisible Forms of Career Grief, And How to Honor Them Without Burning It All Down
Career transitions are often framed as bold leaps or empowered pivots, but beneath the surface, many carry a quiet grief that goes unnamed. In this piece, writer and coach Yolan Bedasse explores the...
Is Workplace Drama Your Secret Addiction? – How to Spot It and Break Free
We've all been there: the hushed conversations, the speculative emails, the endless dissection of a minor disagreement. While a bit of workplace banter can be harmless, for some, the thrill of office...
How Ambitious Employees Can Own Their Performance and Succeed
Learn how ambitious employees can take ownership of their professional performance to accelerate career growth and boost organisational results: In corporate life, we spend a lot of time talking about...
How Happiness Coaching Boosts Workplace Productivity and Why Smart Companies Are Investing in It
In a world where employee burnout is on the rise and engagement is at an all-time low, organizations are looking for more than just traditional wellness benefits. One emerging solution is happiness...
Competition Divides, Collaboration Unites, and Why Working Together Trumps Working Against Each Other
In today's hyper-competitive business landscape, we’ve been conditioned to believe that competition is the ultimate driver of success. From boardrooms to classrooms, the narrative remains consistent...
Building a Healthier Workplace Culture through Corporate Wellness
The modern workplace has changed dramatically since the pandemic. Out are the standard in-office hours, and in is a mix of hybrid, virtual, and defined in-office attendance days.
Fertility Benefits or Fertility Pressure? – Rethinking Support in Today’s Workplaces
In recent months, more companies have begun adding fertility-related benefits to their employee wellness packages. These include options like egg freezing, paid fertility treatments, or additional time...
The Emotionally Intelligent Sales Professional and Using EQ to Build Stronger Client Relationships
In the fiercely competitive and sometimes unpredictable world of sales, the mantra has long been "Always Be Closing." While drive and a keen understanding of product features remain essential...
Why 80% of Personal Trainers Quit Within 2 Years and How to Avoid That
In an era where online coaching is being pushed as the ultimate solution for fitness professionals. I was one of these people, thinking...
How Freelancers Can Get Paid On Time – Top Strategies To Avoid Client Payment Issues
One issue that many freelancers have is clients who do not pay their bills or continually pay their bills late. These are some helpful...
What I’ve Learned In 15 Years As A Freelancer – 6 Self-Care Suggestions
To survive as a freelancer or a consultant for many years, there’s a lot of knowledge to be gained around running a business, money...
What I’ve Learned In 15 Years As A Freelancer – 8 Business-Focused Lessons
It’s time to start a new series about the many lessons I’ve learned as a freelancer over the past (gulp) fifteen years.
How To Protect Your Freelance Or Independent Contractor Business As Laws Change
Are you a freelancer or independent contractor that operates like a business, or are you just skilling along? It’s an important distinction.
How To Build a Successful Freelance Career and Break Free From The 9-5
Freelancing is a growing domain, with around 64 million people engaging in this kind of work in 2023. This job brings plenty of...
Three Tips For Building Your Six-Figure Freelance Career
Becoming a successful freelancer doesn’t often happen overnight.
Networking with Purpose and the Journey of Greg DeKalb
In the bustling world of networking, few names resonate as strongly as Greg DeKalb. As the founder of Appointments IQ and the renowned Tony P's Networking Events in Chicago, Greg has carved a niche...
5 Non-Negotiables of a Modern Network Marketing Leader in 2025
The network marketing industry is evolving rapidly, ushering in a new era of opportunities. Leaders from various fields are entering...
Choosing The Right Fit Between In-Person And Virtual Networking
Both in-person and virtual networking come with their own distinct advantages and challenges. Choosing the right approach depends on...
Boost Your Career With Simple Networking Hacks
Networking is crucial for career development, but many women leaders find it challenging. Common concerns include feeling inauthentic...
Networking Like A Boss – Tips For Expanding Your Circle
In today's interconnected world, networking is not just a tool; it's a necessity. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting...
Networking To Land Your Dream Job Now
The best strategy to obtain recommendations is to engage in networking.
The Power Of Networking – How To Build A Strong Professional Network
Unlock the untapped potential of your professional circle with a strategic approach to networking. Learn how to identify your objectives,
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