At some point in our careers, we feel the urge to make a change. Maybe it’s going for a role with more leadership or taking on more responsibility. Some people are eager for a job that is meaningful and filled with purpose. And still, others find a job that encompasses both — leadership and purpose...
As I was about to finish a blog post for my website, I saw that I started this post several months ago, but never finished it – or even started it at all for that matter. So in true ADD form, I got distracted by a shiny object and quickly moved on to another topic....
How often have you heard that defining your career is an inner career game? If so, or even if you have not, ask yourself these questions: Are you now looking for work out of desperation? Are you more concerned about getting the job just because you have the skills or because the job appeals to...
I am reposting this article as a reminder to fall in love with the work you do and make it a priority! Those of us with Career ADD have special challenges that are necessary to address if we are to live well and find Career Happiness. I consider these things “must dos.” I have heard...
In my practice, I often hear, “I do the work of three people and no one understands what I do.” So when asked to provide an explanation, the only answer we can come up with is “It’s complicated.” This happened to me in my own company as a franchisor with KidzArt. For me, it got...
You might be familiar with the term “Compelling Vision”, or creating a compelling vision of your future. If you have ever attempted to “visualize” your Compelling Vision before you have a crystal clear direction, you may find it a daunting process. In this post, I am sharing the Compelling Vision of my client Jonathan. If...
TIPS TO KEEP IT FUN FOR ADDers No matter how much you love your work, ADD symptoms can derail you and can turn an awesome situation into a nightmare. I just read an article that listed ways to manage ADD at work. I thought I would put my spin on it, particularly if you LOVE...
How to Shift the ‘Tude” and Have More Fun In Your Job I remember when I was in my twenties and I worked for a big corporation as a legal secretary – if you can even imagine an off-the-chart ADDer doing this job in the first place. After being shuffled around the legal department to...
I used to write for a popular online Career site, and may go back to doing so one day. The site has career practitioners from the Career industry such as job search coaches, career counselors and coaches, resume writers, interview coaches, etc. I still receive updates daily with typical titles like “How to Secure a...
Yesterday, I received an email from one of my clients who was clearly in crisis because he is in the wrong job. His ADD symptoms continue to spiral out of control and it is impacting not only his work, but those around him. He is at the beginning of his process and does not see...