There are times when our kids want to do something that we care about, and everything flows. Then there are the times when they want to do something we feel is wrong for them. My experience is that this is common when it comes to career choices. It’s challenging, we want to give advice, to […]
Parents, Kids, and Careers
It’s National Career Month in Canada. I would like to take this moment to thank parents for supporting their kids’ careers! Why? Because parents are the most critical player in supporting a young person’s career! No matter which survey I study, over the years the research keeps showing one clear answer. Young people seek out […]
Understanding Motivation and Your Life Roles
Over the past month, I have received more questions about motivation. How does it affect our work and non-work lives? Do all individuals engaged in the same activity share the same values? Let’s look at some motivators from my life to understand the nature of values and inner motivation. I have many life roles. They […]
Finding Your Career Flow
When I meet with new clients and listen to their career issues, I recognize familiar patterns. They are experiencing a lot of pain in the form of anxiety, worry, apathy or boredom in their work. This pain has been going on for some time and they have reached a place where they cannot tolerate it […]
The Art of Listening
When someone is in a lot of career pain, they often seek out help from those around them. Parents, co-workers, and friends are called upon. The challenge is before they can share what is going on, their person has already made an assumption they know what is going on. Their colleagues may be too quick […]
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