In my decade+ years as a career coach, I've noticed that the most successful professionals often have a commonality. They’re “secret grandmas!” Meaning, they're craft enthusiasts, hobby collectors, or passionate art-project never-completers.
And with the massive shift in how we work since COVID (when everyone suddenly became bread bakers and urban gardeners), we're seeing more evidence than ever that learning new crafts might just be the career catalyst you never knew you needed.
What do you need to do to get a promotion this year? Whether you’re aiming for an elevated position at a new job or want to move up in your current company, in order to do this thing right, you’ve got to think strategically. As I like to say ‘You gotta do the work to do the work.” (Even if you’re not jockeying for a promotion - these actions will help you be a better employee, leader and coworker.)
Nearly 70% of my professional clients feel “stuck” in uninspiring jobs that drain their creativity and energy? If you're nodding along, feeling trapped in the monotonous “9-5 grind”, it's time to break free and explore a world of extraordinary career possibilities (AKA cool jobs) you might never have imagined.
Nurturing Your Creative Flame & Battling Burnout as a Creative Professional. Burnout affects even the most vibrant creators but many don’t understand why so let’s delve into the world of burnout, exploring its origins, understanding its signs, and unveiling strategies to reignite your creative spark. If you're a creative professional seeking to rekindle your passion and find lasting balance, read on.
Most people feel trapped by societal expectations, living lives that look good on paper but feel hollow in reality. They do all the “right” things: follow the prescribed path—stable job, predictable career trajectory, meeting everyone else's definition of success—while feeling increasingly disconnected from understanding what it is they actually want.
But what if success isn't a predetermined road map, but a journey you design entirely for yourself?
As a career coach, I've encountered countless professionals struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism and the relentless pursuit of an idealized version of themselves. What if I told you that the secret to unlocking true self-confidence isn't about achieving perfection, but about embracing your imperfections?
