Recently, I listened to a podcast episode that was about goal setting. The podcaster gave an example of how to make a vague goal more specific. The vague goal was “Get in shape” and the specific goal was “Jog 2 miles every morning at 7 am.” Now, this is one of my favorite podcasts and…
Recently, I was talking to a friend about how tough weekdays are on working parents. It sometimes feels like we spend the whole evening doing chores. Between commuting, picking up kids, getting groceries, making dinner and doing the bedtime routine, we’re left feeling a little empty. When do we get to spend quality time with…
About once a week, I see a social media post in one of my working moms’ groups from a desperate, busy mother. They’re wondering how they can possibly grow their career, spend time with their babies, exercise AND do all the things around the house. I have never spent too many calories on this particular…
Think back to your early career. Did you have a more senior colleague who gave you good advice and helped you through sticky situations? You’ve probably learned a lot since those days, and have moved up the professional ranks as a result. You might be a senior level contributor now, or a manager. When you…
Networking is hugely important to career growth. I almost couldn’t believe the statistic that I saw recently: a job applicant whose resume is passed on to the hiring manager by a mutual contact has a 60% chance of being hired. Sixty percent. For years after becoming a parent, I thought that I didn’t have time to network anymore. I…