Making a Living with Maggie

The time has come for us to be honest with ourselves. Honest about our goals, our dreams, how we really want to spend our time, what makes our hearts sing. Honest about what's working and not working in our lives and careers, etc. For many people I speak with, stress is not something they want to keep in their lives. Sometimes stress can get in the way of listening to our hearts. So in this episod...

I'm seeing are more and more people expanding their definition of success to include having work life balance. Many are moving beyond the dualistic thinking of work v. life, getting caught up in the juggle and struggle that type of thinking entails. Rather, I'm seeing REAL, LASTING, SUSTAINABLE success in my clients who are taking a more unified approach. They see that they are best at work when f...

Are you in the right job or the wrong job? This is no time to be on the fence. It's time to move into the work you were really meant to do – whether that's an expansion of where you are now or a complete industry or job change. Not sure where you stand? I've been coaching people through career transition for almost 20 yrs and I went through many of my own career changes from CPA to management cons...

Over the past 18+ months, I've seen people waking up to a work reality that frankly hasn't been serving them. They've not been fully utilized or they weren't acknowledged or were constantly thwarted by their boss. And the beauty in all of this is that they are realizing it's time to fully express their talents, ideas and insights. They are raising their standards and we can call do this!  We can e...

Want lasting career success and fulfillment? Then get ready to make decisions from inspiration rather than fear especially when it comes to managing your personal brand. Now is the time to move beyond limited thinking and open up to expanded career possibilities. Wayne Dyer said it best, "When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."  In this episode, we'll change and...

Having worked at Martha Stewart's company for several years, I know the health, wellness and productivity benefits of a thorough spring cleaning of home and office. We also have "inner closets" of stuck thoughts and energy that can clutter us. In this episode of Making A Living with Maggie, my guest Agatha Schooler will share expert tips to address both. Learn from this Energy Awareness profession...

As we close out Women's History Month, I'm celebrating the transformative power of women in leadership with guest Dr. Teresa Boyer, Founding Director of the Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership at Villanova University. An innovative leader and advocate for economic and social equity for women, Dr. Boyer shares expert advice for women everywhere to boost their leadership quotient and...

Need a boost?  Want to shift your mindset to being calmer, more positive and more productive? Listen in for a new tool I'm using to boost my own attitude. Another great boost to perspective is history. It's helps us put our experience in context. It also helps us see that others have persevered during difficult times and we can too. Today's show is all about inspiring you to face whatever challeng...

It's a new year and a great time to come into your own career-wise. For my clients who been managing their careers and staying in productive mindsets, they're seeing great results. Hear their success stories and get inspired to do work you love. My guest will also inspire you to follow your dreams. Corporate consultant turned Travel Writer Craig Zabransky of Stay Adventurous shares how he's stayin...

Have you considered a career as a franchisee?  Recently a client's Soul Search revealed she'd make a great business owner but she had no interest in coming up with her own concept.  In her ideal day, she saw herself successfully running an existing business and making a great living.  The idea of franchising came to mind as a possibility.  But how was she to effectively research when there were pa...

In today's environment when so much is shifting, to have the autonomy and authority to call the shots, makes you nimble and adaptive. So today's topic, Becoming Your Own Boss, is for many of you ( 44% at last count by the Conference Board ) who are unsatisfied in a traditional job.  Listen in and hear the real-life success story of my client  Doug Blacker on his recent transition from corporate at...

It's my belief that executives and employees working together will create not only a workplace culture that's more diverse and inclusive but one that's more fulfilling, enjoyable and successful. So in this episode, I'm excited to share a conversation I had recently with Beth Ridley, who coaches executives on creating successful Diversity & Inclusion initiatives. Listen in as Beth shares practical...

Working from home, schooling from home, lack of physical boundaries between work and life...Some are finding work life balance a challenge while others are thriving.  Listen in to the expert advice from Cali Yost who's helping companies and individuals create successful flexible work scenarios.  She share specific strategies you can use to create a work life fit that works for you.  Hear success s...

We are going through perplexing times and a mentor or coach can offer valuable support.  Get inspired to make mentoring part of your career survival kit as this situation continues to unfold. In this episode...hear mentoring success stories, and an insightful interview with Shari Krull , Executive Director of Streetwise Partners.  Their model leverages corporate mentors to support the career devel...

How much do you listen to your inner wisdom?  How much does intuition guide your career choices?  In my experience those who follow their intuition are more likely to do work they love and make a great living.  Their careers are fulfilling and sustainable.  We all possess some level of intuition.  It's these inklings that can point us to the right path for our careers.  In this episode, hear insig...

In this episode, I'm excited to bring you insights from an experienced recruiter. She'll share what she's seeing with regards to hiring trends and offer job search advice for those in the workforce as well as new college graduates.  Also included, my tip to help you redefine work life fit and shift your perspective for the better.   Resources in this episode: Reset, Reflect, Relaunch HR Insights P...

You may be in wait-and-see mode which is understandable to an extent, but I'd like to encourage you to lead you own life with purpose and actually use this crisis as a catalyst.  I've heard from many of you that you haven't been happy in your current job or career and though you are thankful to still have a paycheck, you also feel compelled to explore your purpose and find more meaning.   Almost 2...

We are experiencing an unprecedented times - a situation impacting us all, globally.  It times of uncertainty, I'm here to a be a bridge for you to move forward and stay inspired.  So in honor of Women's History Month, this episode features the amazing story of McKenna Haase --a young woman following her heart, changing lives and being a mentor for the next generation of racers on and off the trac...

Experiencing frustrations in your research or job search?  In this episode hear from Danny Groner a recent job seeker who in 17 weeks created 2 new job opportunities, countless freelance gigs and added 400 quality contacts to his network by having informational interviews & coffee meet ups. What you'll learn in this episode: Where to find contacts to expand your network with people who can hire yo...

Good endings make good beginnings.  Don't miss the 3 things you'll want to celebrate to end the year on a high note and set yourself up to live the life you're dreaming of in 2020.  If one of your dreams is to be a digital nomad, listen in and live vicariously through Ann Davis, an experienced digital nomad who's company Venture With Impact is the one I'm partnering with for 2nd annual career expl...

Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to know what's out there to find your dream job.  In my experience, those who've found their dream jobs did so by being honest about what's inside their hearts and minds.  They then made conscious choices to align their time with work they loved and the result was to position them in the right place at the right time to land their dream jobs.  It's not ma...

Do you want more from your career? Are you tired of struggling, not fully living the dream? Would you like to attract new, better opportunities? What most people don't realize is that focusing only on the "how" might not be the path to success. Instead, one secret to obtaining success is feeling your goal is already achieved, experiencing it as if it's already yours. In this episode, I'll share pr...

Knowing how to write with influence can make all the difference when it comes to your career success. That's why I'm so excited on this episode to feature author Carla Bass who literally wrote the book on the subject: Write to Influence! A retired Air Force Colonel, Carla served 30 years active duty and another 12 with a federal agency. During that time she wrote letters for executive-level signat...

Unhappy in your job?  Ready for a change but not sure where to start?  In this episode, you'll hear from Lara Appleton creator of HelloKhaya.com .  Lara explains how she changed careers from a high-powered design career in New York and now enjoys more freedom, passion and fulfillment sharing her genius in new and exiting ways.  Hear how she made her dream job a reality and how you can too.  Also h...

To make a successful career change, you first have to believe it's possible.  Tune into this episode and learn key ways to support yourself in developing a career success mindset.  These lessons are from the Lisbon Career Exploration Retreat I delivered recently and allow you to take and make your own mini-retreat.  Also featured is an interview with Sara Bliss, author of Take The Leap: Change You...