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In many professional settings, the ability to lead and drive outcomes doesn’t come from a job title or formal authority. It comes from influence—the ability to build trust, align stakeholders, and guide teams toward solutions, even when you don’t have…

According to The Wall Street Journal, a personality test could cost you your dream job. As a career coach with over 20 years of experience, I can tell you this is not surprising. Every year, thousands of job seekers lose…

If you are going to an interview, there are a few key things you will want to consider. Many people think that knowing how to accurately answer questions is the only thing that needs to be practiced. In reality, you…

If you are going to an interview, there are a few key things you will want to consider. Many people think that knowing how to accurately answer questions is the only thing that needs to be practiced. In reality, you…

When you think about personal branding, a few questions might come to mind: What is a personal brand? Why do I need to develop my personal brand? How do I create a personal brand? Of course, you don’t really “create”…

Sweaty palms. Shaky voice. Blank mind. These symptoms of nervousness can seriously sabotage a job interview, no matter how prepared and qualified you are. To quell these natural responses and help you muster more confidence in anxious situations, consider these…

When it comes to measuring success at work, whether as an entry-level professional, experienced manager, or senior executive, many of us instinctively turn to quantifiable metrics: sales numbers, completion rates, or financial growth. These metrics, among other quantitative measurements, offer…

When you think of every company you’ve worked for throughout your career, how many of them would you describe as “transparent”? For most professionals, their real-world experiences with workplace transparency have been limited to open-door policies or weekly team meetings.…

Who typically owns the software at your organization—IT or the business? Many organizations default to IT-led software ownership from historical practices, and then the software may simply be treated as another system to maintain. But in today’s digital world, software…

Let’s make things clear: It’s impossible for everyone in the workplace to be your close friend. It’s possible, however, to build positive working relationships with them. What do we mean when we say positive relationships? Every employee dreams of working…