It’s time to accept the infinite present. As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, I fear that many of us (whether we’re feeling over-worked or bored-to-tears) are feeling stuck in an endless today that, in turn, is leading to a loss of motivation and morale. Our typical spring rituals...

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I'm honored to be a speaker at this week's Southern California Water Coalition "Human Resources Matters" webinar discussing best practices for leading remote-worker teams.

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It’s International Coaching Week. To celebrate the power of coaching, I’m providing FREE access to my Career Developer program (careerpq.com/pricing), with #jobsearch and #leadership content updated weekly.

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Tuesday’s training challenge: It’s a wrap! Today is the last day of the semester unlike any other. I started the semester teaching ‘on-the-ground’ at the university’s main campus and remember feeling uneasy in late January when I first saw students walking around campus with masks on. A few...

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Keep a journal of COVID-19 Experiences. During chaotic times, it’s helpful to take actions that allow you to gain some control. One valuable tool is journaling. If you don’t have a regular journaling practice, consider setting aside just a few minutes each day to capture your experiences,...

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Remember that You’ve Earned Unemployment Benefits My head might just explode the next time that a fellow Boomer complains about how Millenials are ‘lazy’ or ‘not hard workers.’ Four of my clients this week (all just-laid-off-young professionals) expressed shame and hesitation about applying...

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Need help adjusting to the new normal of work and life during the COVID-19 crisis? I’m hosting FREE drop-in group coaching sessions, formed around core topics and professions. This week, groups are forming for: people who have been laid-off; mental health professionals; and managers...

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I gain so much inspiration from my clients each and every day. With their permission, I’m passing along some of their best practices for coping (even thriving) during these challenging times. Tell my manager what I need to succeed. As the pandemic stretches on week after week, keep-up your...

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I gain so much inspiration from my clients each and every day. With their permission, I’m passing along some of their best practices for coping (even thriving) during these challenging times. Keep a COVID-19 Journal: Many people have shared how their pandemic-era experiences are unprecedented...

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I gain so much inspiration from my clients each and every day. With their permission, I’m passing along some of their best practices for coping (even thriving) during these challenging times. Your grief is real. Feeling lost, sad or angry about the loss of your job? Still employed but...

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