[1.26.24] When I tapped on my phone to see the time, it was 5:04 am. The whole night I had been updating a website, and it was the 3rd all-nighter. Why the rush? Because I saw the light. After an ego death. Some of you know that I just integrated career coaching to Connect2Self. Because…
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[1.17.24 WhollyWork] Happy 2024! I hope you had a restful holiday season. Many clients came back gong-ho about finding a job or building their practice/business. I revel in this energy – smiles and renewed enthusiasm. They want to know, what else can they do to increase interviews or get feedback/resonance about their ongoing work. I…
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[12.18.23] In an uncertain world, prevailing in the turmoil takes self-compassion and faith. We evolve in unanticipated ways and that’s how life rolls. 27 years ago, I was recovering from giving birth on a hospital bed and childless. My firstborn was a ~9 pound, peachy baby who had stopped breathing while latched on my breast.…
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[12.11.23 WhollyWork] Welcome to the first WHOLLY WORK career tips post! The name describes my whole-person POV on career topics. And since we spend a lot of our life working – this matter is sacred. I’m adding this blog to Connect2Self’s ongoing Spirited Living because I have specific knowledge (20+ years) on career coaching. Start…
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[10.20.23] It’s been 9 months since I last wrote but who’s counting (Me!). Took me this much time to understand I was burned out. Since January, I’ve been coaching part-time for a global outplacement firm, supporting those who were laid off. We talk about life and career transitions, whether to retire, change fields, relocate family,…
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[2.28.23] The sun sparkled on my face through an east-facing window while I stretched. Annie Lennox sang A Whiter Shade of Pale in the background and I wept for my inner child, whose innocent expectation was again dashed by an old challenge. I knew this wound. Okay, I’d let the emotion surface. A little wouldn’t hurt. But like…
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