Balancing Family and Work

"Sex and the City" Star and the Milwaukee Barista

Starbucks Coffee is a daily stop for many people who sit down and catch up on the current newspapers...

10 Signs of an Impending Layoff

Many people are in denial about layoffs.  There are many clues that one is coming but often people...

10 Ways to Relax During Stressful Times

We all go through stressful times in our lives. These past couple of weeks however have been unusually...

3 Ways To Feel Better At Work

How do you feel at work? Are you tired throughout the day? Being tired and having low energy is common...

7 Steps to Creating Renewed Job Commitment

 Have you had it up to “here” in your present job? Are you thinking that another...

Accountability for your Career

When you leave a job after having had a demanding manager, you may feel like you just took off a tight...

Boss Won't Hire More Help

Dear Sue: I am a legal assistant and sole employee of the attorney I work for. When he and his wife purchased the...

Building A Secure Future Through Retirement Planning

Planning for retirement is a crucial part of your life and career. Whether you are young – or not...

Change Your Approach

Wouldn't it be easier if your career could magically improve on its own? The working world has changed...

Change Your Future

Are you focused on the past or the potential your future holds? Many people can't let go of something...

De-Stress Yourself on the Fly While You Work

Do you believe that you can't do anything to change your mood? Not true! You aren't a victim...

De-stress yourself on the fly while you work

Do you believe that you can't do anything to change your mood? Not true! You aren't a victim...

Depression In The Workplace

As a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience, I have successfully...

Do you drive the extra mile for good communication?

How do you stack up? If people who worked for you or loved you graded you on a curve on your communication,...

Do you enjoy your job?

Do you look forward to going to work? Or do you count the minutes until you can leave work at the end of...

Do You Have The Sunday Night Blues?

Do you have the Sunday night blues? You know…that dread in your gut about going to work the next...

Do You Live to Work, or Work to Live?

More often that not, it's the latter. Which is why it's time to change your professional philosophy....

Do You Plan Your Day? Maybe you should start!

As I have coached people over the years I have observed clients that have the following issues with organization: No...

Eighth Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Worry about Earthly Economy

A lot of people wonder whether they should negotiate at all when the economy is slow and companies are...

Family: Get friendly - Don't make them choose between work and family

There's been plenty of discussion in recent years on the importance of developing a "family-friendly...

Finding Balance and Meaning in a Nine-to-Five World

I have actually heard people say that the way they are at work is "not really the way they are." I cannot...

Finding your Passion

Today, I start with sharing what I call, “A Scene from Childhood”: My daughter Claire, 2...

Fire your Boss, Work for Yourself

Everyone's got that favorite daydream -- the one where, with an Indian Jones' sense of adventure, you...

Five Steps To Creating A Winning Career Plan

There are times in our career when we are at a crossroads. Some of us actively seek our next step, while...

Five Steps To Ensure That You Always Have A Job

Did you ever notice that there are certain people who have great jobs? People who are always working...

From "Just A Job" To Your Dream Career

Are you in a career you love, or in a job you are tolerating? What's the difference? If you're working...

Go On And Unstress Yourself Today

If I told you that you should take an entire day to un-stress your life, would have a clue how to do...

Gossip In The Workplace

Dear Joan: I have a problem with a coworker who joined the company at about the same time as I did (approximately...

Hard Worker Gets No Respect

Dear Sue: I am an architect for a company I started working for eight years ago. In addition to the many projects...

Have You Done Any Life/Work Planning Lately?

Life/Work Planning isn't a future activity in our lives: something we will vow to do, when it's time...

How Do I Get Back in the Game?

Dear Julie, I am getting a divorce after 15 years of marriage. My kids are in high school and I'm actually...

How Multitasking and Email Waste Time

Why is it that some people get so much done in a day while others operate at a hectic pace with little...

How to Create a Career that Fits Your Life

Whether you're dreaming of a career change or just want a career that fits your lifestyle, finding that...

How To Create A Vision For Your Career

All of life's journeys begin with the phrase, "I want."   Think about your career and the times...

How To Perform Well At Work

Everything you do at work comes down to how you perform. Good performers produce results quickly and...

How To Successfully Navigate The Course Of Your Career

Do you know where your career is headed? Are you on track, implementing your plan, or waiting for someone...

I Hate My Job: Now What?

From an outside observer, it would seem Cameron Herald had it made. As the vice president of corporate...

Iowa Awaits Second "Superman"

Oh, to be from Iowa. It's the only place where you can feel assured you've made it in this world when...

Is Fear Wrecking Your Career?

Here's an email I got from a job seeker who knows how important networking is, yet is reluctant to do...

Is Working From Home For You?

Ever wished you could work from home? Commute to the “office” in your jammies? Make every...

Jealous co-worker

Dear Joan: I work in a small group of six, for a university project that is contracted out by the state. ...

Keeping skills sharp, interest high at work

I am a mid-level staffer with more than 10 years in my current position. I am quite content with my organization,...

Lessons Learned as Brett Favre Retires

Brett Favre’s resume profile might read: 17 year career in the NFL with 16 years as the Green Bay...

Loud Talker

Dear Sue: I work in a nice office with some very pleasant people. There is, however, one person I work...

Making The Best Of A Lay-Off: The Graceful Exit

Getting laid off is a real punch in the gut. Even when you know the axe is going to fall, actually getting...

Making Your Career Dreams a Reality

One of the most challenging dreams to realize for many people is identifying then fulfilling their goal...

Managing Your Time at Work

A common complaint many people have about work is that they are extremely overwhelmed by tasks, projects,...

Moms Going Back to Work for Financial Security

There has been a ton of discussion lately about stay-at-home moms sacrificing their financial health...

Myth Surrounding Job Insecurity

The information highway definitely provides us with that much needed link to information we need and...

Office romance in the making

Dear Joan: I manage an office of 25 staff. I suspect that there may be an office romance in the beginning...

Options for Moms Returning to Work

Many working moms struggle with the day-to-day grind of the workweek. While many may enjoy their jobs,...

Overcome "I Don't Want To" In Your Career

What do you not want to do in your career? Do you not want to research new job opportunities because...

Pregnancy and mothers in the workplace

Dear Joan: I have read several of the articles on your website regarding pregnancy and mothers...

Put Your Glasses On

Are you going through your career with blinders on? Change in your career (and your circumstances) can...

Recession-Proof Your Career!

Everyone’s heard about the recent layoffs and downsizing in the financial industry due to the mortgage...

Resolution or Revolution

It comes once a year, that month of January…new year, new calendar, new ideas, new goals and sometimes,...

Risking my Life for Matthew McConaughey

In last weeks edition of JobDig, Matthew McConaughey's Stunt Double, Mark Norby, told us his story on...

Set Goal to Focus on Career Goals

People don't think about composing a resume until they're forced to do it. They spend hours trying to...

Springing Forward with Personal Action

We see the signs of spring all around us... the robins return and flowers are popping. People exchange...

Sure You Want The Truth About Your Career?

Do you want to hear the truth about your career? Are you sure the answer is yes?   Many people come...

Taking Time to Heal

Don't be so sure you can hide the pain of having been fired when you go out looking for other work. Advice from...

Technology can be a major hurdle among workers of different generations

Lindsey Powell didn't have access to the Internet on her desktop computer at her last job, and it was...

Ten Tips to Balance Work and Life

Many people put work before family and relationships. At times, doing this may be a necessity. If the...

The Importance of Socializing with Coworkers

Dear Sue: I am a teacher in an adult school. Although it is written in the student handbook that no food...

The Most Frequently Asked Questions People Ask About Work

In my work as a career coach, I hear many of the same questions from people about their jobs and work...

They're All in School - What’s Next?

It’s May, and you know it’s your last summer at home with your children. The youngest starts...

This Bailout Doesn't Cost a Dime

Questions about the next paycheck and how to pay last month’s bills plague millions of people....

Unchallenging Job

Dear Sue: Three months ago I changed jobs and companies. The change resulted in both significant salary...

What Direction To Follow In College

For many college students, determining a direction and selecting a major can be a daunting task. Parents...

What is Your Most Embarrassing Moment?

Dear Joan: Can you, or someone, explain this to me.  When you are on a job interview, and the interviewer...

What Pilots and Pro Athletes Share: Downside to Achieving Your Career Dreams

Last week, a pilot I know found out that a bunch of his friends who work at another company are going...

When your employer’s promises turn out to be "smoke & mirrors"

Dear Joan: I accepted my current position four years ago, with the understanding I would be promoted...

Who's the Boss?

The first step toward taking charge of your work-life is to know that the process begins with YOU. You...

Why Are You Going To College?

While in high school, most students begin to select a general career direction. Some make careful...

Winning the career war

Behind the secure walls of corporate fortresses career warriors are relentlessly fighting -- at times...

Wish Upon A Star

What are you wishing for in your career? More money? Recognition? Work/life balance? A new job or career? A...

Year End Career Planning-10 Questions to Ask Yourself

It is important to think about your career progress on a regular basis.  Now is a great time to...

You Control Your Own Feelings

Dear Sue: Two years ago my boss agreed to let an attorney in the building use our office for his reception services....

You Give What You Get In Your Career

How do you treat the people you work with? Do you say hello in the morning or stare at something else...