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How to Gamify Big Life Changes Aug 22, 2023

PLAY has been a keyword for me for a few years now...

But it's not always easy to stay playful while going through changes that can feel heavy and uncertain. 

So I was grateful to reconnect with thi...

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My juiciest fails from 3 years in business advice businessadvice entrepreneurship Jul 26, 2023

I'm celebrating something huge. 

My business just turned 3 years old!

In addition to coaching and leading The Purpose Career Lab, I love mentoring startups and have a lot of folks reach out who are ...

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The Purpose Career Lab is changing in September 2023 announcements job search news programs purpose career lab updates Jul 05, 2023

Hello friends!

The Purpose Career Lab is a unique mix of career change accelerator and support group specifically designed for mid-career (10+ years) social impact professionals.

Featuring a curricu...

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From inner critic to fairy godmother: How to collab with the voices inside coaching method journal prompts parts work May 25, 2023

Dear one,

There's a lot of negative out there. Are you bringing it inside your brain too?

Let me tell you, friend, my inner critic loves to remind me: 

"You don't actually know that much about [ins...

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This number might change your entire job search Apr 11, 2023

I recently came across a statistic that blew my mind... (blog feat. Love is Blind gifs because why not?)

On average, what percentage is your likelihood of getting an interview when you apply to job p...

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Escape from Could Island: How to get out of your own way and make clear choices career change coaching Mar 07, 2023

If you're reading this, you are most likely highly skilled, incredibly capable, and you work your butt off to do a great job at everything you put your mind to. You're not much of a half-asser.

Did I...

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New year, same you! 🤩 advice new year Dec 27, 2022

It's almost 2023, so like most people, you're probably receiving a flood of messages along the lines of "NEW YEAR NEW YOU!"

So...hi! 🙋🏻‍♀️

I'm here to remind you that:

You don't have to change.

Yo...

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3 mindset shifts to improve your job search action step how to job search Dec 06, 2022

On a pretty much daily basis, I get asked this question:

What am I doing wrong in my job hunt? 

I get it.

You might be worried about limited opportunities in social impact, or how to articulate you...

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What if you don't know your purpose? purpose shame Nov 14, 2022

 How would you define "purpose?"

And what if you're not sure what your purpose is?

If you're not sure, what emotions do you feel about not knowing your purpose?

For so many people who identify as "...

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Forget the elevator pitch and try this approach for introductions instead advice how to job search networking Oct 25, 2022

There are certain jargon terms that are just not my jam...

Low-hanging fruit 🤢 🤮 (why does this make me feel sick?)

Disrupting 🙄 (when was disrupted train service a good thing?)

All-in 🚩 (much like...

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How to ask for a raise and negotiate a higher salary advice money negotation raise salary salary negotiation Oct 18, 2022

Back in January, I made my word of the year "abundance" to manifest money ease. 

The truth is, I still feel a lot of ickiness about money...

But when it comes to helping my clients get paid what the...

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Employer red flag? Tasks in hiring process 🚩 advice job search q&a Oct 01, 2022

A friend recently reminded me of her experience applying to a well-respected foundation in NYC.

After completing several interview rounds, she was excited for what seemed to be a final test:

Complet...

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