5 TED Talks to Boost Your Career
As a career coach, I recommend TED talks to my clients to inspire, motivate, and help them problem-solve. At their best, TED talks are vitamins for your mind, injecting you...
Posts Tagged: "inspiration"
New Grads, the World Needs Your Energy
Some of you are approaching graduation, and you may be wondering what you have to offer the workplace. As a career coach, that’s the most common question I’m asked. Now,...
Nuggets of Wisdom Learned at the JHU Women in Business Leadership Conference
“Whether your transformation happens through trauma, surprise, or intention, the process begins because of a growing need for change.” Suzy Ross This past Friday, I attended the 5th Annual JHU...
Celebrating the Voices of Inspirational Women on International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day! Globally, on March 8th, we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This date has been observed since the early 1900’s during great changes...
Daring to Fear
Fear is an interesting force. The notion of eliminating fear is quite prevalent in our culture, especially in the year 2017. Its absence, we are told, paves the way for...
Thank You for the Memories!
In the 1980s, my childhood years, Bob Hope regularly hosted Christmas and entertainment specials for U.S. Armed Forces on network television. Stars joined Bob Hope on his shows including Brooke...
What Will You Build in 2017?
Have you ever listened to a podcast or read a blog that inspired you so much that you told everyone you knew about it? That’s what “How I Built This” is for...
3 CareeRealizations for Everyone
“Climb the mountain not to plant your flag, but to embrace the challenge, enjoy the air and behold the view. Climb it so you can see the world, not so...
A Tribute to My Professor
If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting...
The Power of Praise and Compliments
Recently, the Today Show featured a segment about a teacher, Chris Ulmer at Mainspring Academy, a school for students with special needs and learning challenges. Every school day, Ulmer spends 10 minutes telling...
We Are All Connected
Inspiration strikes you at the most unexpected moments. And, you can find inspiration in everything. And, inspiration is personal. What emboldens or motivates you might not resonate with another. The...
Are You Noble?
I recently watched the documentary “Supermensch The Legend of Shep Gordon.” Before watching the film, I had no idea what mensch was or if it was even a flattering term....
3 Tips for Designing an Inspirational Workspace
What does your workspace say to you? What does it say about you to others? Does it say, “I’m committed to being here. I feel energized in this space. Innovation...