Category Archives: Career

On Getting Out of My Comfort Zone

Most days, I’m very comfortable. I’m behind my computer, typing away. And, because I don’t have a desk yet, I’m often sitting on the couch (although that’s not as comfortable as it used to be). The point, of course, is that I don’t often get out of my comfort zone. In fact, I regularly box… Continue Reading

Does Your Career Define You?

“What do you do?” When someone asks you that question, chances are that your thoughts immediately jump to your career, or your job. This makes sense, since we often identify with what makes us “contributing” members of society. Chances are, you let your career define you. This is why, when you are someone who perhaps… Continue Reading

How to Network Successfully

Networking is a huge component of being a successful entrepreneur. When you’re working alone or you’re a small business owner, you don’t get to enjoy working with a lot of colleagues. You have to put yourself out there in order to find more people to work with and work for. You may have previously turned… Continue Reading

How to Become an Expert

Have you ever looked on the news and they’re talking about a certain topic, and they bring in an expert to weigh in with their opinion? What about gurus in different subjects like relationships, money, or health that one day you had never heard of and the next thing you know, everyone is talking about… Continue Reading

Switch Careers and Take Your Skills With You

What did you want to be when you grew up? Like everyone else, you probably had occupational fantasies when you were young. They might have been outlandish, like wanting to be a princess without actually having been born into royalty. Or you might have dreamed about a certain career because of the fame and excitement… Continue Reading