When I Told Myself I Just Need To Be Tougher. (Courage > Burnout)
I used to think I just needed to be more tough, push harder. Pushing myself a bit helped me grow courage, but then it also led to burnout. But then…
Career and Purpose
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Losing Your Job: From Gut Punch to Recovery
I’ll explain my own gut-punch experience, what it actually means when you are let go, plus a simple exercise to help you get past losing your job. (Audio or text.)
The Worry About Being Seen as Too “Woo Woo”
The fear of being seen as too woo woo can get in the way of hearing your callings and going for something alternative. You can be grounded and outside the box. Here’s my take on the real problem.
Too Many Interests to Choose a Career or Business Direction?
Too many interests to pick a career? Not sure where to focus? Learn what it means and what to do when you have are multi-passionate, and it’s hard to choose.
Unfulfilling Success: Looks Good on the Outside, But What About Your Heartache?
Unfulfilling success is a big heartache, often in secret. It leads to burnout. It’s so common. You’re not alone. Fulfillment IS possible. Explained here.
“My Career Is All Over the Place” – That’s OK.
When you feel like your career is all over the place and it’s hard to find direction or find work, this can provide some reassurance and direction. Includes part of my own messy path and how it came together.
“What Is My Purpose?” – The Joy and Challenge of Finding Your Purpose
Doing what you love from a sense of purpose is a secret to happiness, but that’s not so easy to find. Some tips to make it easier to answer “What is my purpose?”
