The North Pole Career Chronicle: Where Holiday Magic Meets Professional Development
Deck the halls with career aspirations! In this special holiday edition of Careers by Design, we’re unwrapping professional wisdom from some of the North Pole’s most successful leaders, from Rudolph’s breakthrough in authentic leadership to Santa’s secrets for work-life harmony. So please grab a cup of hot cocoa, settle into your favorite armchair, and let’s […]
The Power of Professional Affirmations: A Personal Journey
Let me share something that’s transformed both my coaching practice and my own professional life. You know those moments before a big presentation when your heart’s racing? Or when you’re about to walk into a tough negotiation? I’ve been there, and I’ve found something that really works: professional affirmations. Why Affirmations Actually Work This isn’t […]
The Hidden Cost of Comfort: Why 70% of Leaders Fail to Reach Their Full Potential
The Hidden Cost of Comfort: Why 70% of Leaders Fail to Reach Their Full Potential According to a groundbreaking study published in the Harvard Business Review, 70% of senior executives report that their most significant career regrets stem from staying too long in their comfort zones and missing pivotal opportunities for Growth and advancement. This […]
The Power of Present-Moment Leadership: How Mindfulness Can Transform Your Productivity and Career
Did you know that according to a Harvard Business Review study, professionals spend nearly 47% of their waking hours thinking about something other than what they’re currently doing? This mental wandering leads to increased stress, reduced performance, and missed opportunities for genuine connection with work and colleagues. Imagine the relief from this stress that mindfulness […]
How 5 Minutes of Journaling Daily Changed My Life (And Can Change Yours Too)
“In the journal I do not just express myself more openly than I could to any person; I create myself.” – Susan Sontag Research published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine found that people who journal for 15-20 minutes daily showed a 23% reduction in stress and made better decisions within 8 weeks. Why Journaling […]
Riding to Success: What a 120-Mile Bike Trip Teaches About Leadership
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that count.” – Winston Churchill. Our 120-mile bike trip from Connecticut to Lake George wasn’t just about cycling. It was a journey that taught us invaluable lessons about leadership and personal growth. Here’s what we learned and how it applies […]
Leveraging AI in Career Guidance: Tools and Techniques for Modern Coaches
According to a recent study by the World Economic Forum, 85 million jobs may be displaced by a shift in the division of labor between humans and machines by 2025, while 97 million new roles may emerge. This rapid transformation demands a new approach to career guidance. AI is no longer science fiction. It’s here, […]
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Turning Your Daily Work into Career Gold
In today’s job market, more than listing your job duties on your resume is required. According to LinkedIn, 89% of hiring managers struggle to find skilled professionals. So, how do you stand out when everyone in your field is doing the same thing? The secret? It’s all in how you present your experiences. It’s not […]
From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Turning Your Daily Work into Career Gold
In today’s job market, more than listing your job duties on your resume is required. According to LinkedIn, 89% of hiring managers struggle to find skilled professionals. So, how do you stand out when everyone in your field is doing the same thing? The secret? It’s all in how you present your experiences. It’s not […]
Unlock Your Potential: 7 Proven Strategies to Engage Others and Live Your Best Life
According to a Harvard study, people with strong social connections are 50% more likely to live longer than those without social bonds. In today’s fast-paced and often disconnected world, feeling isolated and unfulfilled is easy. However, by actively engaging with the people around you, you can not only enrich your own life but also make […]
