How to Find Work That Will Make You Happy in 5 Steps

How to Find Work That Will Make You Happy in 5 Steps

Without knowing how to uncover exactly why you’re unhappy at work, you won’t be able to find work that works for you. Instead, you will continue to be unsatisfied with your work, unhappy in your career and feel like you’re drifting. 

You’re in the right place! I created this proven, 5-step process to help you pinpoint why you’re unhappy (and how to fix that)  based on my research and experience over the past 10+ years.

How do I know if I'm ready for a Promotion?

How do I know if I'm ready for a Promotion?

Wondering if you’re ready for a promotion?

It’s a question I hear a lot. And the truth is, if you've never take on more responsibility before, leaping into upper management or leadership can seem intimidating.

You’re afraid of not being a good manager, of not knowing how to deal with the C suite or just how to do well… any of it.

It’s completely understandable, too. No one wants to put all that effort in only to hear that you’re not ‘meeting expectations’ at your dreaded employee review. But don’t let that stop you.

What Does it Take to Find a New Job So You Can be Happy in Your Work ?

What Does it Take to Find a New Job So You Can be Happy in Your Work ?

Are you ready to find a new job so you can actually be happy in your work?

You may have already read 10 books on the topic, trawled through the depths of the internet looking for advice and then asked all your “successful” friends for help, but still feel stuck in a job that isn’t making you happy. 

I hope to I can add some new ideas on what it takes to finally break out of that rut, find a new role and actually be happy in your work.

Many people believe that you have to “find your passion” to be happy at work, but that idea may be holding you back.

If you're struggling with finding a role that you’re good at and that you enjoy, this is the place for you.

Ready to dive into a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into finding a new job so you can be happy at work?

That Time I Failed at Changing Careers – Why I Stopped Flying Solo and Started Asking for Help

That Time I Failed at Changing Careers – Why I Stopped Flying Solo and Started Asking for Help

I've been in career coaching  for over 10  years now.

That means that I can come across as an expert in everything from Executive Presence to how to get your first internship.

However, I was once new at this little game I like to call ‘figuring out what the hell I want to do with my life.’

I have made plenty of mistakes along the way, but I'm proud to say I've learned from my mistakes and it’s made me the coach I am today.

Let me bare my soul to help you learn from my mistakes (because I’m all about saving you that trail & error time!)

So,  pull up a chair, and let's get into the first time I failed at changing careers.

What is the best interview response technique?

What is the best interview response technique?

Are you currently job searching and interviewing?

Then you may have heard about the STAR interview response technique and desperately wanted to figure out how to deploy it for yourself.

I get it. In the world of job interviews, we all want to appear as the best hiring choice as possible.

Today, you’re in luck because I’m going to show you everything you need to know about how to use the STAR interview response technique but were afraid to ask.

You'll be ready for your next big interview (and to sign that offer letter).

4 Career Myths You Should Ignore

4 Career Myths You Should Ignore

Whether you want to change careers, get a new job, or make work work for you, you've likely taken a stab at tweaking your resume for the 20th time. 

Unfortunately, there's a lot of career advice out there that won't help you meet your goals and could actually do more harm than good.

So in this post, I’m debunking 4 myths to help you get on the right track for good.

5 Reasons You’re Not Reaching Your Goals (And How to Fix Them)

5 Reasons You’re Not Reaching Your Goals (And How to Fix Them)

Ready to learn all about how to reach those career milestones you stay up late thinking about?

Grab yourself your emotional support beverage bottle and that extra smooth pen you stole from that hotel bar that one time.

Throughout my 10+ years working in the career space, I have learned a thing or two about why people aren't getting the job satisfaction they’re looking for.

Often it comes down to one of these 5 reasons. Knowing the what and why is often the first step in getting the level of happiness in your career that you desire.

Why Trying to Balance Work & Life Doesn't Work: A Better Way to Achieve Balance

Why Trying to Balance Work & Life Doesn't Work: A Better Way to Achieve Balance

Here’s the thing. Work/Life Balance isn’t a good idea because:

Time and energy and where you spend them are intensely personal, It perpetuates the idea that you life has two parts Work and… Life. That’s it., Focusing on balancing these two concepts means that Work is 50% of your time!! , While the concept was revolutionary years ago, things have changed. For many, the pandemic taught us that work is not and should not be the bulk of our lives.

What is Self-Guided Career Development and Why Is It Important for Career Happiness?

What is Self-Guided Career Development and Why Is It Important for Career Happiness?

What is Self-Guided Career Development Exactly?

At its most basic, Self-Guided Development is a career evolution plan that you create and implement for yourself, agnostic of wherever you happen to be currently working. 

Let's add a little more depth to that— most corporate organizations have Learning & Development initiatives to help their people be the best employees they can be for that company.  Self-Guided Development is a program you outline for yourself that will make you a stand-out in your career as a whole, no matter where you’re working.