Giving others feedback is important, and it can be anxiety-producing. You might be unclear what your goal is with the conversation, what information to share, or how to share it. Because we can’t read others’ minds, you also might be making assumptions about the other...

Starting a career transition can feel overwhelming. You’re not sure where to start or what to say when reaching out to people. When you’re not sure where to focus and spend time, it’s easy to lose momentum and motivation. Having a structured way to think about career...

As we work toward personal and professional goals, we often come up against obstacles and barriers. These can be things outside of our control, and they can also be worries or thoughts that get in the way of us making decisions or taking action. Having a way to manage...

The interview is an important factor of whether or not you’re offered a job, and so you want to make your interview count. Preparing for an interview can be stressful and people often spend too much time guessing what they think the interviewers want to hear. Shifting...

Delegating is important for both leaders and their team members. Having responsibility helps people grow, and giving others responsibility frees up a leader’s time and energy so they can focus on big picture thinking and strategy. Yet, despite knowing the importance...

Both at work and in life, we always have opportunities to share our suggestions and ideas. Sometimes those conversations are easy, and sometimes we face resistance. When that happens, conversations get derailed and we spend a lot of energy convincing someone to see...

It can be hard when you want to have more of a conversation, and the person you're with isn't talking. They might be naturally quiet, or their brain might be too stressed or overwhelmed to think clearly. In either case, there’s a missed opportunity for sharing ideas....

Complaining is a usual part of life. We complain to others; our colleagues complain to us; and we might have a running commentary of complaints as part of our self-talk. The trouble with complaining, though, is that it keeps our thinking stuck and can prevent us from...

When we live and work closely with others, we think we know exactly what they’re going to say, how they’re approaching something, and how they see the world. The truth, though, is that we don’t. Making assumptions prevents curiosity and a deeper understanding of...