Month: February 2025

Got a touch of the “weekend flu” or the “Monday blues” this week? You’re not alone. However, you shouldn’t let that get you down! Mondays can be tough, but you can get through them—we have faith! The good news? With the right mindset and a few simple strategies, you can make Monday mornings better and start the week off strong. Don’t let Monday get the best of you. Here are some tips from J.T. O’Donnell, LinkedIn Influencer and founder and … Continue reading “3 Tips For Crushing Monday Mornings”

Which one describes your morning more accurately? a) Waking up excited to head into work and do what you love. b) Waking up dreading work and seriously considering calling in sick. If the second scenario sounds more like you, it’s time for a change, don’t you think? Whether you’re looking for a fresh start, a new challenge, or simply a renewed sense of purpose, these five tips will help you reclaim your career and find the happiness you deserve. 1. … Continue reading “5 Tips For Reclaiming Your Career & Finding Happiness”

It’s not uncommon for job seekers to spend almost all of their time scrolling on their phones or sitting behind a computer searching through online job postings. If your job search has been unsuccessful up to this point, your time behind the screen could be a major factor in your lack of success. Engaging in a well-rounded job search strategy is essential to maximizing your chances of landing the right opportunity. While online applications are part of the process, relying … Continue reading “4 Ways To Balance Your Job Search”

In many professional settings, the ability to lead and drive outcomes doesn’t come from a job title or formal authority. It comes from influence—the ability to build trust, align stakeholders, and guide teams toward solutions, even when you don’t have the final say or favorable, commanding position. This is especially true for those who work in matrixed environments, where success depends on people who have competing priorities. The ability to influence without authority is an essential skill for any professional … Continue reading “How To Influence Without Authority At Work”

According to The Wall Street Journal, a personality test could cost you your dream job. As a career coach with over 20 years of experience, I can tell you this is not surprising. Every year, thousands of job seekers lose out on opportunities because they don’t understand how to navigate these assessments. If you’ve been asked to take a personality test for a job, don’t panic. I’m going to break down why companies use these tests, what you need to … Continue reading “How To Pass A Personality Test For Jobs And Secure Your Dream Role”

If you are going to an interview, there are a few key things you will want to consider. Many people think that knowing how to accurately answer questions is the only thing that needs to be practiced. In reality, you also need to master your nonverbal communication to demonstrate your best attributes to the interviewer. Nonverbal communication is one of the most important aspects of an interview. This includes factors such as your gestures, body language, facial expressions, and more. … Continue reading “Interview Tips: Master Your Nonverbal Communication”

When you think about personal branding, a few questions might come to mind: What is a personal brand? Why do I need to develop my personal brand? How do I create a personal brand? Of course, you don’t really “create” a personal brand. You already have one. Your personal brand is the unique combination of skills, experiences, and values that define how others perceive you. Simply put, it’s what people say about you when you’re not in the room. There’s … Continue reading “What's A Personal Brand And Why Do You Need One?”

Sweaty palms. Shaky voice. Blank mind. These symptoms of nervousness can seriously sabotage a job interview, no matter how prepared and qualified you are. To quell these natural responses and help you muster more confidence in anxious situations, consider these quick pre-interview confidence boosters so you can perform better right before your next job interview—no energy drinks or cheesy motivational speeches required! Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist at Harvard Business School, talks about what people do while waiting for a … Continue reading “3 Pre-Interview Confidence Boosters”

When it comes to measuring success at work, whether as an entry-level professional, experienced manager, or senior executive, many of us instinctively turn to quantifiable metrics: sales numbers, completion rates, or financial growth. These metrics, among other quantitative measurements, offer a clear, simplistic picture of progress, but they often fail to capture the full essence of success. Beyond hitting specific targets and achieving measurable goals, true success involves growth, relationships, and impact—elements that can’t always be reduced to numbers. In … Continue reading “How To Measure Success Beyond Just Hitting Goals and Numbers”

When you think of every company you’ve worked for throughout your career, how many of them would you describe as “transparent”? For most professionals, their real-world experiences with workplace transparency have been limited to open-door policies or weekly team meetings. But transparency in the workplace is much more than that. It’s the foundation of trust, engagement, and long-term success. So, how can leaders cultivate transparency in their organizations? What strategies can employees use to promote openness and accountability? In this … Continue reading “Workplace Transparency: What It Means And How To Foster It At Every Level”