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Connection That Works For Introverts and HSPs. (We Need Connection Too.)
Introverts and HSPs need people connection too, but we need to find the right balance. Here’s a guide for dealing with our classic barriers and concerns. We can have connection *our* way.
Introvert/HSP Re-entry Dread? Re-considering Work and Socializing Post-pandemic.
How I and other introverts and HSPs are planning and managing around post-pandemic changes. The dread of socializing and back-to-work is leading to creative solutions.
Honoring Your Perseverance
This pandemic start anniversary is a good moment to pause, to honor your perseverance, to see where you are now, and to look forward with fresh and wiser eyes.
Too Old to Change Careers, Find Work, or Start a Business? The Worry and the Reality.
“I’m too old to make a change”, “I’m too young for that…”, “They’ll see me as too old” and more. I hear it so often. Here’s some reality and solutions.
I’ll explain what I’ve discovered, what helped me resolve this age worry at midlife, and what to do with the reality of when no one will hire you. Plus some tips for choosing a better career path at any age.
My Story from Shy Girl to Confident Self-employed Introvert and HSP
My story of how I ended up where I am today, making self-employment work by doing what aligns with my being introverted and highly sensitive, and my wanting to make a difference.
The In-Between Time in Your Career: 3 Things That Got Me Through It.
When I was hungry for career change before I could see the next door open, it was very uncomfortable. Here are 3 key things that made the difference in my transition, towards self-employment in my case.
Oh, These Poignant Holidays… and Now This Too.
I find the holidays are more complicated and exhausting this year. It’s humbling. Here’s a dose of compassion for all of us.
I’m Ignoring the “Shoulds” Today – It’s So Freeing. And More Productive.
I just caught myself before doing a networking thing on my calendar that was actually just a “should” and not a true choice. Good lesson learned by ignoring the “should” and doing what I wanted.
Self-employment for Solo Professionals: Business Setup Logistics Made Simple. (USA)
When solo professionals, like coaches, are getting set up for self-employment, they often worry about all the business setup logistics. Let’s go over the basics.
Wrong Field? Wrong Place? Is It Me? What To Change When It Feels Bad at Work.
If you feel drained, something needs to change. But what? Here’s how to know. First of all, it’s not YOU.
Work that Helps the “Greater Good”? AND Good for *Your* Well-being Too?
I believe good meaningful work is possible without burnout or overwhelm. But how, when it seems so hard to do? I’ll explain.
From Good Girl to Fighting for the *Greater* Good. Let’s Be Paradigm Shifters, Together.
I once avoided rocking the boat, like a “good girl”, and I now speak against the harmful systems that dominate. A new paradigm is rising. What helps me persist.
Introverts Rethinking Their Focus Amidst the Mess of It All
If you’re feeling wobbly or shaken up by these times, you might be rethinking your priorities around work. Here’s a little love note to help us all. (Early signs of the Great Resignation.)
Video Interview: My Inside View on Career and Business for Introverts
I was interviewed last month about my work as a business coach for introverts, and about my views on introverts in business. It was a fun conversation. You can watch our intimate conversation here.
How To Know When It’s the Right Career Path, or Not.
How to know when it’s the right career path or not. Here’s a fun shortcut that sensitive souls (like INFPs and HSPs) will be good at.
How To Find Your Right Career Path: Myths and Truths
The reason people don’t know how to find their ideal career path is because they simply haven’t been taught how. There IS a way. You are not broken. I’ll explain.
Best Career and Business Fields for Introverts and HSPs in the 2020s
Your job and business ideas need a fresh look to be ready for the new economy and jobs of tomorrow. Here’s what’s changing, what’s growing, what’s shrinking, and how to pivot.
Heartache > Solidarity > Maybe a Big Awakening Too. (They seem to go together.)
For so long I have craved more progress about racial justice. I am daring to feel some hope lately, amidst the grief. Here’s why and what helps me.
Introvert Solopreneurs Q&A: “I hate adding to the noise in the market. What should I do?”
The market feels so full of noise and free offers. What should you do about your offers right now? Here’s a video conversation where we provide some insights and solutions especially for introverts.
How a Highly Sensitive Introvert Held Strong in the Storm
With climate change comes more natural disasters, and it can rattle our nerves. Here’s how a sensitive introvert found her calm in the floods in Houston.
