Dealing with a toxic boss is emotionally and professionally draining. Whether you’re staying temporarily while planning your exit or simply can’t leave due to financial commitments or career goals, there are strategies to help you maintain your well-being and continue growing professionally. In this post, we’ll dive into ways you can survive — and even thrive — under a toxic …
Navigating the Silence: How to Handle Being Ghosted in Your Job Search
Imagine you’ve had a great interview – you were vibing with your potential boss and the hiring manager and you’re waiting to hear back on an offer. Fast forward to a few weeks later and crickets…you never hear from them again. Unfortunately, this is becoming more common in today’s hiring landscape. This is the textbook definition of getting “ghosted” and …
How to Survive a Performance Improvement Plan
Being put on a performance improvement plan, also known as a PIP, can feel like a slap in the face, especially if you didn’t see it coming. But being put on a PIP gives you a lot of power and leverage if you go into it with the right mindset. If you have been put on a PIP, I’m going …
When to Use AI in Your Job Search
There’s been a lot of buzz about using AI in your job search lately, but how do you know when to use it and when to enlist the help of a career coach? I have a lot of thoughts about this and have seen AI used well and used poorly. With any new technology, there is a learning curve, I …
How to Job Search for the First Time in Decades
If you find yourself on a job search for the first time in one or two decades, there are a few things that have changed. This can be really intimidating and keep people stuck in a job they hate. While the unknown can be scary, I specialize in helping women mid-career and I’ve worked with many women to get them …
A Four-Week Guide to Updating Your Resume
Updating your resume that hasn’t been touched for over a decade can seem like a daunting task. With this four-week guide, what once was an overwhelming task you’ve been putting off for years, is now a month away from being a resume you can be proud of. If it’s been a while since you last updated your resume, or you …