A Collection of Tools and Tips for Building your Business So you want to start a business. You’re not alone, many people feel that running the show is their ticket to fulfillment, autonomy, and that coveted work-life balance. But there are many stumbling blocks between having that itch and kicking back, awash in professional satisfaction while your income rolls in…

Hiring managers across industries say yes…and no — Most people hate writing cover letters. I see this over and over again with my career coaching clients. Even folks who are exceptionally passionate about the role or qualified can balk when it comes to that particular blank screen. …

I have two different parts that take care of me, and they’re often at war. — One, I call my inner teenager. When I’m having a hard day, if I were to let my inner teenager plan an evening of self-care, I might eat an entire tub of icing for dinner, binge old episodes of House, and stay up until 2 in the morning scrolling through…

Tips on how to help better, from a recovering fixer — If you’ve ever tried to help someone and wound up feeling frustrated, undervalued, unhelpful, or ignored, this article might be for you. While the urge to help is deeply human, that doesn’t mean we’re born knowing how to do it right. Like many women, growing up I was socialized to…

Three targets who took action — As we spoke over Zoom, Emilie Dewaal* appeared calm and intellectual; carefully choosing her words. Though Emilie had arguably the best experience of the people I spoke with for this article, her bone-deep exhaustion radiated through the screen. A little over a year ago she was hired for a dream…

The Forgotten Story of the Mother of American Child Care Advice This isn't the kind of thing I normally write. I stumbled upon Mrs. …

When bubble baths, yoga, and shopping sprees aren’t helping with your burnout, try recharging with a bit more precision. — Last week I was talking with a client who was going through a difficult personal and professional transition. I asked her what she was doing for self-care and she said, “oh I’m doing a lot of yoga and I’ve been eating really well.” Don’t get me wrong, those are both…

Remember that you’re the boss, and use this step-by-step process to stay feeling empowered, informed and in control. Why write this article? Skip to “so you want a therapist” below if you want to get right to the search steps, or go directly to the free downloadable PDF version. Anne* sighed when I asked…

Returning to in-office work is more complicated for individuals on the autism spectrum. “All my life I’ve struggled with the inability to work a full-time job,” says Cheryl, a 48-year-old university worker with a recent Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. “I have always been under-employed in relation to my education.” Cheryl…