Feb 6, 2022The Foundations of Career Planning. What You Need to Understand Before You Start.Discussing the Elements of Effective Career Plans. Defining Career Planning and Why it is Important On a journey of a thousand steps, the first step can often be the hardest. Career Planning is a complex topic to discuss. There are so many little things to account for when early career professionals are in the early stages of career…Career Advice11 min readCareer Advice11 min read
Jan 24, 2022Getting Unstuck in Your CareerGetting stuck in your career at some point is inevitable. The path you thought would work out when you first started is no longer working for you. Millennials, on average, will work in four or five different jobs throughout their careers,, so it’s okay if you feel like it’s time…Careers4 min readCareers4 min read
Jan 16, 2022Building Social CapitalSocial Capital is defined by Ash Ali & Hasan Kaubba in their book “The Unfair Advantage as: “ your network, your relationships, your connections. Your network is the people you’re connected with in some way and who, therefore, could open doors for you to opportunities, give you valuable insights and…Careers2 min readCareers2 min read
Jun 29, 2021Why Is Everyone Unhappy at Work?Numerous studies have discussed a growing concern in the United States. Americans are not happy at work, and burnout is on the rise. In a recent survey done by Gallup, 50% of Americans are not satisfied with their work and are actively seeking new employment opportunities. Modern-day workers feel disinterested…Work9 min readWork9 min read
Jun 10, 2021The Future of Higher EducationI have been working for the past seven years in higher education. With the shift to online and hybrid learning over the last year, I’ve seen students, faculty, and administration become more comfortable with the idea of online/hybrid learning. One of the most attractive parts of the college experience is…Higher Education4 min readHigher Education4 min read
Apr 18, 2021Who Could You Be?Who Could You Be? It’s not about who you were or who you are. It’s about addressing who you could be that’s important. What if, instead of existing, you took aim at what you wanted. You got clear on what you wanted and created a plan to get there. …2 min read2 min read
Mar 25, 2021What to Do When Work SucksYoung professionals are sometimes in a position where they are unhappy at work, are feeling stuck, and generally not engaged with their work. When you feel stuck in a job you hate it can be overwhelming and affect your work performance, making you hate your job even more. It can…Work Life Balance4 min readWork Life Balance4 min read
Feb 18, 2021Thinking in Big BetsThinking in Big Bets Let’s say you’re interested in buying a car. You are a senior in college and are just about to graduate. You could buy a modestly priced car, or you could buy one that is only slightly more expensive than you can afford. …Decision Making2 min readDecision Making2 min read
Feb 17, 2021Thinking in BetsI love playing poker, and one of my recent reads is “Thinking in Bets” by a poker player named Annie Duke. She used her psychology background combined with her poker background to develop the concepts for her book. Every decision you make in life is a bet. From the car…Career Advice2 min readCareer Advice2 min read
Feb 17, 2021The Future of work…Historically we have relied on institutions (companies and organizations) for survival. We’ve needed to exchange our time for money so that we can meet our basic needs. This dynamic has given institutions power over us. It has allowed them to control how we do work and for work to function…Work Life Balance2 min readWork Life Balance2 min read
