The Everyday Path to Success: Being Better Than Yesterday
According to a groundbreaking 2023 study from the Harvard Business School, 76% of professionals who tracked their small daily improvements reported significantly higher career satisfaction than those focused solely on major achievements. We’ve all been conditioned to view success through the lens of competition—being the best, reaching the top, outperforming others. But what if we’ve […]
Beyond the Blame Game: Embracing Accountability for Personal Growth
The Real Cost of Passing the Buck Picture this: Sarah’s team had been working on a major client presentation for weeks. When the day arrived, several slides contained outdated information. In the meeting’s awkward aftermath, fingers pointed everywhere—IT issues, miscommunication, last-minute changes. Meanwhile, the disappointed client quietly took their business elsewhere. This scenario plays out […]
Discover Your Calling: 3 Powerful Strategies to Find Passion in Your Work
A shocking 85% of employees worldwide feel disengaged or actively disengaged at work, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report. Many people are missing passion for their work. It is simply a way to keep a roof over the head and food on the table. But finding your passion in work is so […]
You Are Just a Number. And You Are Replaceable, But You Can Be Yourself
According to a 2023 Workplace Loyalty Survey, a staggering 76% of employees report feeling disposable at their workplace. Yet only 24% have a concrete plan for their career beyond their current employer. You are probably like many others who dream of working for a company and moving up the corporate ladder. You give all your […]
Identity Beyond Your Career: Finding Balance in a Work-Obsessed World
According to Gallup’s Annual Work and Education Survey, 70% of Americans with a college education identify themselves with their job. Interestingly, women are a little more likely to get a sense of their identity from their jobs than men do. As management expert Peter Drucker once warned, “The most dangerous leadership myth is that leaders […]
Midlife Career Change: 7 Proven Steps to Reinvent Yourself
Embarking on a midlife career change can be daunting and exhilarating. However, many have successfully navigated this path. In fact, a recent survey revealed that an impressive 97.48% of individuals who transitioned careers reported their change as successful. Reflecting on my own journey, I recall the uncertainty and fear of the unknown. The thought of […]
Book Review: “The World Needs You” by JP Michel – A New Approach to Career Development
As a career and executive coach with years of experience in both K-12 education and private practice at Careers by Design, I recently had the opportunity to listen to JP Michel’s thought-provoking book The World Needs You during my daily commutes. What really stood out to me wasn’t just the content, but how seamlessly JP’s […]
Book Review: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
By Mark Danaher, Career & Executive Coach www.markdanaher.com As a career and executive coach who works with professionals navigating major life transitions, I found Mel Robbins’ “The Let Them Theory” to be an invaluable resource that addresses one of the most challenging aspects of change – managing relationships during transformation. The book’s insights on adult […]
The Magic of Belief: Life Lessons from Father and Son Mice
In the charming world of Rankin/Bass’s “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” we find more than just a holiday tale – we discover a profound story about faith, family, and the power of belief told through the unlikely heroes of a clockmaker mouse named Joshua and his intellectually precocious son Albert. Their journey teaches us valuable […]
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 […]
