Surprise! I hate surprises. Yes, there is such a thing as “pleasant surprises,” like discovering my kids cleaned their room without being told (that WOULD be a surprise!). But in general, I do NOT like surprises. And I don’t just mean the jump-out-of-a-box...
Can You Be Too Authentic? I am a huge proponent of authenticity: Know yourself. Present the truth about yourself to others. Allow the real you to be seen. In fact, earlier this week I posted these very sentiments on social media. But here’s the caveat: Not...
Why Nice Guys (and Gals) Finish Last Over the years, I’ve written and spoken numerous times on how being nice can backfire. When you’re dealing with someone who is focused on the issue or hasn’t yet chosen a relationship with you, being “nice” can actually...
Communicate Confidence in a Job Interview: Lisa’s Story Lisa* had just graduated with a nursing degree when she came for a coaching session with me. “I’m getting discouraged,” she said. “I love nursing and I’m excited to get my career going, but I’m having a...
What To Do When You See “Negative” Body Language “One of my colleagues hates me,” my client said as he sat down. “I don’t know what to do. Her behavior is so incredibly frustrating that it’s getting hard for me to focus on my actual job.” “That is definitely a...
FEELING BURNED OUT? Sometimes burnout is the result of a toxic work environment or a bad boss. Sometimes employees do it to themselves. The Careers in Government blog recently published a post of mine on this very topic. Click here to read about three things you can...
