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As we begin the transition from winter to spring, there’s a definite change in the atmosphere. Birds are chirping loud, nature is blooming, and allergies are spiking. All these things are evidence that change is bound to happen.   When it comes to your career, the same is true. Whether you are pivoting from one job to another or completely leaving the corporate world into entrepreneurship, there a...

Whether you are wanting to pivot to a new career due to a toxic workplace or are simply ready for something different in your professional journey, there is a crucial mindset shift you need to be aware of.    Enter the giveaway!   How? Leave the show a 5 star rating and review on apple podcasts. If you’ve already left one, amazing!    In lieu of a review, give the show a shout out on your favorite...

Have you established boundaries for yourself in your personal and professional life? It can feel awkward and uncomfortable to put boundaries in place if you are a perpetual people pleaser or trying to live up to the expectations of others. Maybe you are: Constantly connected and available to your employer Prioritizing the needs of your family and friends Feeling drained and frustrated without a cl...

I was at a meeting this week that gave me a really great reminder I want to share with you. Sometimes we allow for the expectations of others to sway us or detour us from our own desires.   Whatever the expectations or opinions of others are, is that how you want to continue living your life and staying unhappy to meet the desires of everyone else? Or are you prepared to lean in and start getting...

When you are thinking about quitting your job, you might be wondering how long it takes to actually pull the trigger.    After working with a client for 2 months, her confidence skyrocketed, we revised her resume, developed her professional portfolio, and created a plan on how she could leave her teaching career.   While my intention is to always help my clients make progress on their vision of le...

Did the title of today’s episode trigger you? Good, that’s the point. I’m here to shake things up today.   In all honesty, over the years, I’ve celebrated and made the annual International Women’s Day posts. I even spoke at an event to commemorate the day in 2020.    The earmarked day has been around since the early 1900’s. And I’d argue that while women’s rights have increased, the battle isn’t o...

Here’s the deal….at one point or another we’ve all been told what success is and how to achieve it.    When you think of success, what’s the first thing that comes to mind?    Is it your job, title, salary, what kind of house you have, the car you drive, the school your kids go to, or how many vacations you take per year? You get the point, often times we are told that success is achieved by reach...

Whether navigating a personal or professional season of change, we can feel lost or overwhelmed. When thinking of making a career transition, it pushes us beyond our comfort zones.   The truth is, we have to be willing to embrace new beginnings, go on a path of self discovery, and openly embrace change. Today’s episode is a heavy dose of inspiration, vulnerability, and insight on reinventing yours...

If you’re tuning into this episode, I’m guessing you’re in one of these camps: You are unfulfilled in your job Your workplace is toxic Your boss is a deuschbag You’ve been in your career for a long time and ready for a change Your life circumstances are changing which impacts your career   Whether one, some or all of these are true for you - I have a hard truth for you. It’s going to take you lean...

Today’s episode is a short and sweet message of inspiration to encourage you on your journey. It’s from a piece I wrote a few years ago when I found myself struggling with whether or not I was on the right path of wanting to quit my job. My circle was small and I didn’t have examples or mentors who had left their 9-5’s.   Based on the beliefs of others, it was easy to postpone my decision to put i...

When you work in a toxic workplace, stress can certainly become overwhelming. How you cope with it outside of that environment is crucial. Today I’m giving you 16 quick ways to reduce the overwhelm that you can apply to all areas of life.    Truly, if you find yourself constantly stressed, I can’t emphasize enough the mental, emotional, and physical strain it is putting on you. Focusing on you and...

Are you gambling away your potential or opportunities?   I was recently sitting in the casino and watching a family member literally feed a machine with $20 and $100 bills like it literally grows on trees. It got me to thinking about how sometimes we nilly Willy throw money at things that we aren’t getting results out of.    It made me wonder, when was the last time you evaluated how your return o...

What does it mean to choose yourself and demonstrate the greatest act of self love for yourself? More importantly, when was the last time you focused on you and what you need?    As a busy professional woman, I feel pretty confident in saying you more than likely manage all the things! From your career, to your household, to your kiddos, to caregiving to others, schedules, appointments, and the ma...

Are you working somewhere that is not only stressful, but appears to not be in alignment with your values? If you said yes, it might be time to consider your options as to whether or not this employment situation is right for you.    Layer on top of that a boss or organization that is gaslighting you and it’s a really bad situation. Today, I’m sharing 5 signs for you to be aware of. Let’s talk abo...

This past weekend I was officiating a volleyball tournament and throughout the season observed an interesting situation. You could have a textbook team that clearly was highly talented, phenomenal skills, and one might think they should obliterate the other teams who did not appear to have as seasoned players.    The most interesting thing would happen as the “perfect” team would be on the court w...

Is it possible to dream beyond your 9-5 routine? Where do you start on your journey of quitting your 9-5? The goal of today’s episode is to have fun and be actionable, so you can start dreaming again. It’s time to let go of traditional standards or expectations and instead, lean into a new evolution for yourself.   It’s easy to naturally turn to tangible, strategic, and planner mode when it comes...

Getting to the root fears surrounding the idea of quitting your job is crucial, yet challenging. Facing our fears is not easy. And yet, it’s part of the journey. Today let's chat about what it looks like to showcase that beautiful raw version of yourself to start releasing the fears that are holding you back.   If you’re ready to get to the root of your fears and extinguish them once and for all,...

What does it mean to choose your hard? When it comes to beginning the journey of thinking about quitting your job, you’re going to have to face your own hard decision or circumstance at some point. The reality is, we get to a point where we hit a fork in the road and have to choose to go left or right.   Often times the options are both challenging and often in opposite directions. Today’s tips ar...

Leadership starts with us, it’s an inside job. What we sometimes forget is the ripple effect it can have in our inner circle and communities.   I had the honor of being a panelist speaker at the Women On Point Conference. There were many powerful takeaways from all the speakers at the event that I believe will help you in your growth as a leader.   When you are navigating a season of transition su...

When we feel wishy-washy, uncertain, and not fully behind a decision we need to make - navigating the journey forward is near impossible. One of the bravest actions we can take is to boldly step out of our comfort zone and take small action steps to guide us forward.    Let’s be honest, when you are wanting to make progress on any goal or dream, you are going to be faced with substantial decisions...

Have you ever thought of the four weather seasons? Each season serving a purpose, setting us up for the next season or phase of what’s to come. Preparing for the shedding season of winter and how it impacts your career identity is an important step to take when you face career transitions.   What can you do? Use the winter season to prepare you for your career shift. Whether you are just starting...

You are getting a tiny sneak peek of what the Dreamer Experience looks like. The official details will start to be emailed to my wait list on Monday, January 15th so join it to get the deets first!    Dreamer Experience: https://mailchi.mp/aaa82225b5ba/dreamer-experience   As you find yourself thinking of quitting your job, you probably are wondering, “well, where do I start?” or “is this even pos...

Whether we are navigating a season of transition in our careers or in life, we can be met with a variety of emotions. In fact, I’d argue that it’s a natural part of the journey for us to yo-yo between extremes of how we feel. One moment we might feel fantastic and another we might be a little down or worried. The ebb and flow of emotions is to be expected.    Especially when we are making changes...

Have you ever thought about why you have been considering the idea of leaving your job? The list can be massive! Anything from being soul sucking, unfulfilling, not feeling valued, or being in a toxic workplace.   If we aren’t prioritizing the things that are going to move the needle forward, the bad news is that you’ll never escape your unfulfilling job. It’s time to assess where you’re at, consi...

I could sit here and give you the whole new year new you fluffy talk. Honestly what I really want is for this episode to make you realize how you can go one minute to the next from feeling like you're settling and inactive to taking the very first step and making a decision that's for your greater good.   With that in mind, I have a really difficult question for you. What's stopping you from decid...