Tips for the Transition | The Career Roadmap

Is it important to you to please other people? Do you feel the need to do it perfectly? You're not alone!     Whitney Lauritsen shares her powerful story and raises critical topics to consider if you're a kindred spirit like I am. She says, "we get caught up in the cycle of 'not enough-ness' and unworthiness." Who can relate? We try so hard to be good and perfect, yet...

We negotiate from the time we're children to get what we want. Often, we lose that brilliant skill as we mature because we find ourselves unable to resolve conflict and don't know what to do next.    If this happens for you, our guest, Christine McKay , will teach you how to ask for what you want--and get it. This is a powerful episode, packed with ideas, tips, and strategies that can be...

In this 15-minute mini-episode, I share how to leverage your core beliefs to make you happier and more grounded in five simple steps.   You will feel more confident to explore options, weigh choices, and make better decisions.   I share this process at a much deeper level with my clients. But, you can tap into your foundational values right now to help you choose among various options every single...

This is part two in a series of conversations with Chelle Johnson , Career Advocate. We knew during our first conversation that we had much more to share with you. In this episode, Chelle and I about what it takes to build resilience in life and your career. It's an uplifting episode, and we touch on so many great topics that help you to bounce back better, stronger, and faster. Some of them...

Even when there are huge cultural differences in how we're raised to prepare for our future, there are many similarities.     Grace Henke 's story is a perfect example. When we move into adulthood living someone else's dream of who we should be, what success looks like, and how we should feel about it, we often feel disconnected. Then, one day we wake up and realize that we are not...

Gut instinct. Inner wisdom. Knowing. Are you connected to it? Or, disconnected? We all have it, but some of us use it and some of us ignore it.   Kevin O'Connor joins me for a spirited chat about men and women, how we value intuition differently, and what happens when we pay attention so we can make better choices--in any area of our lives.    This conversation took a number of twists and tur...

If the idea of starting a business is seducing you, tune in and hear this serial entrepreneur, Deirdre Tshien , share her stories of success, battles with ego, growing pains, and heartbreaks. You may be living someone else's dream of who you should be or what you should do for a living, and it just doesn't feel right for you. Are you doing something you have no passion for? Have you ever...

Are you searching for a job or want to make a change?    With so many people facing career and job challenges these days, it's important to know you're not alone, and that there are resources to help. So, my next guest and I talk about what our clients experience and what helps them get through the tough process.     Chelle Johnson is also a Career Coach--I love that she calls herself a...

Do you ever feel like you don't measure up to friends or colleagues who appear to be doing better, have more, or are living the life of YOUR dreams?   Today I dig into the subject of comparing ourselves to others and how it can create a sense of loss we have the power to avoid.   I share tips for when you hear those inner voices saying, "I wish I could be as successful as ..." or &q...

This is another episode to help those who are in the midst of a career transition. We're exploring more options.    This week, my guest Veronica Bahn will help us understand what a "side hustle" is and what it takes to create one. If you've considered moving out of corporate or creating an additional stream of income, don't miss Veronica's great ideas and tips. Then,...

In this episode, you get two career coaches and mentors sharing their perspectives about innovating in these unprecedented times.     Sonia Clark and I answer questions like, "what are the phases of transition?" "How can you approach new beginnings without fear?" "What does it mean to evolve and innovate in times of adversity?" And so many more. We challenge you to sh...

Just when everything was going so well in her career, something happened and Pattie Grimm 's fall down the mountain was fast and painful. I know many people who will resonate with this story--I know I do. Pattie was on the fast track and realized she was working hard to fulfill someone else's vision. Compromised values; depleted physically, mentally, and emotionally; not recognizing the...

This episode is both uplifting and thought-provoking. It will encourage you to think about new possibilities for yourself.    Have you ever asked yourself the question, "What If?"     My guest, Annie Gibbins , has asked herself this question since she was a little girl. The results are inspiring, and it is why I asked her to collaborate on this episode we call, "What If You Could Be...

During times of uncertainty about our lives and careers, understanding what differentiates us and gives us purpose is important.    My guest this week is Linda Kalaf , an expert on diversity and inclusion. We talk about an interesting way to uncover our unique qualities, what influenced us, and why we behave in the ways we do. If you are questioning any of your beliefs and values these days, don&a...

In this fast-changing world, you might feel isolated, victimized, unsure of how to respond, or where you fit in. Especially for those struggling with career choices right now, you won't want to miss this one.    In this episode, my guest Laura Prisc and I talk about how you can step up, pivot, and shift in your life and career, so you can take personal responsibility for where the new road ta...

I invite you to get a cup of tea (or your soothing beverage of choice) and listen in as I share my thoughts about what it takes to build a resilient mindset.    We've been through a lot since early 2020, and uncertainty and lack of control have tested the metal of many.  I've learned that it is helpful to find ways to flex and bend as things change so rapidly.   I'm talking about ha...

We spend at least 50% of our lives at our jobs--shouldn't we love it?     Making a job change or a career move can create major upheavals. It might be planned, like a new role or retirement, or one that comes unexpectedly, like a layoff or being passed over for a promotion.     How you handle the change will make the difference.    This inspiring conversation is with Marie Burns , who re-imag...