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 […]
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 […]
