As a leader, empowering and developing your employees is win-win. It improves employee engagement and productivity, it creates happier, more confident employees and builds trust and a better working environment…

By now we’ve been working remotely for ten months and it’s clear many of us will continue to do so until at least mid-year. Remote work certainly has its perks – there is less commute stress, we have more time and flexibility, we’re more productive and we’re saving money on things such as meals, coffee, and gas.

Does any of this ring a bell?

When people reach out to me for guidance on their job search and career, we begin by having a short “get-acquainted” call so that I understand how I can help. One of the questions I always ask is: “What are your top three job search/ career challenges?”

“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” Theodore Roosevelt

I know from working with job seekers 2020 has been a very challenging year. Because of the pandemic, the entire interview and job search process has gone virtual, which is something new for most.

What a crazy year 2020 has been! As companies have had to pivot their policies and ways of working to keep their employees safe – yet motivated – it’s becoming increasingly important that a company’s leadership team continue to communicate effectively and be in sync with their decision-making to drive business.

The pandemic has certainly given us a challenging year. We’ve been working from home now for seven months - many of us quarantined or isolated. We've had to manage new ways of working and living amid increasing uncertainty.

Many companies have extended remote work through the end of the year. With employees working from home longer, leaders face increasing challenges to inspire their teams and to stay connected. Here are five simple ways to keep your remote employees engaged…

Is there someone you’ve known in the past who might be able to help you with your current job search, such as make an introduction to the hiring manager at a company you’re interested in?

It’s heartbreaking to see the unemployment rate is at 14.7%, the highest level since the Great Depression. Through the last several months I have found the focus of my business shifting to providing customized career transition coaching to employees within companies going through a reduction in force. I’d like to share one of those experiences with you.

I must admit I’ve had a hard time lately staying focused and productive. I’m putting off easy tasks like writing this article and I’m easily distracted by my phone or the neighbors congregating outside my window.

We’ve been working from home now for several weeks and from my own experience I know it’s easy to feel isolated. Isolation can bring on anxiety and get my “monkey mind” going…that ticker tape of negative thoughts.

Let’s say your company has a new leadership team. Everyone is at the top of his or her game: talented, experienced and ready to move forward…

Perfectionists see the world in all or nothing terms: anything less than perfect is a failure in their eyes. But perfectionism itself is not so black and white – it comes in different types and degrees. For some people, it means having a precisely organized desk at all times, but for others the need to be perfect becomes all consuming.

At times, work gets tough for nearly everyone. And when you’re facing challenging situations, you want to stay balanced and calm so you can overcome obstacles with poise and confidence…

Bad hiring decisions not only cost your company money, they also can lead to bad morale, reduced teamwork, decreased productivity, increased turnover and a damaged reputation, says author Brett McIntyre. He quotes a study that shows bad hires typically cost businesses around $40,000 for entry to mid-level positions.

Simply stated, a personal brand communicates who you are in a way that is meaningful and memorable…

I had the opportunity to coach an executive leader who had worked for many years at her company. My client, Sue, (not her real name) received some startling results from her most recent 360 assessment.

Executive presence isn’t just for CEOs — it’s for everyone who wants to command respect, be influential and advance in their careers…