In a recent Mind Tools Twitter poll, forty-four percent of respondents said they need to learn how to better manage their expectations about career progression. For thirty-three percent it was managing expectations about how they’ll be rewarded. Sometimes our expectations can lead us astray, causing us to become easily frustrated or act in ways that aren’t […]
Read More →Do you suffer from analysis paralysis? Do you struggle to make big decisions because the unknown scares you or deciding now feels like too big a commitment? Here are 3 ways New York Times contributor Susan Shain says you can spend less time agonizing and more time enjoying. Go for Good Enough. Today, we’re assaulted with endless options. You […]
Read More →What are your thoughts about the idea of being self-made? Recently, I saw a man wearing a t-shirt with the caption, “SELF-MADE!” It was written in CAPS and seemed to scream at me, emphasizing the point. It got my attention, perhaps because earlier that day a client and I talked about how interdependent we really are. How, alone, […]
Read More →According to many experts, we fear public speaking more than we fear death. But if speeches or presentations aren’t something you can avoid, Fast Company offers these prep tips to help hide anxiety. Pace Yourself. Avoid rapid-fire delivery by tapping into your natural and comfortable walking rhythm. Before you’re on stage, observe your relaxed pace and try to […]
Read More →When it comes to the genuinely confident, their journey is one of satisfaction and – yes – better pay. That’s according to Dr. Travis Bradberry, co-author of “Emotional Intelligence 2.0.” He says genuinely confident people earn more and are promoted more quickly. Part of their success comes from their ability to look within for inspiration. […]
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