Why a Career Coach Might Be the Boost You Need

Have you ever felt like you are running hard in your career but not moving forward? Almost like being on a treadmill, giving it all you have, yet the scenery never changes? That is where a career coach can step in–  Not with instant fixes or magical answers – ...

The Box Isn’t the Problem. Our Thinking Might Be.

“Think outside the box” has become the motivational equivalent of a cold chai. Overused. Tepid. And frankly, not very useful. But what if the box still has value? As an executive career coach, I find that most professionals aren’t suffering because they’re...

Quitting a job without an offer in hand?

In my career, I have quit jobs 3 times without having another in hand. This is not a motivational post to inspire you to do the same. Quite the contrary. I do not recommend doing this just for a lark. But I would like to share what worked for me.It is only with the...

Uncoachable or something else?

I was asked an interesting question recently. What are the signs an employee is uncoachable? What options should be exhausted before a possible termination? Both the questions above are strong questions by themselves, with distinct answers. But when asked together,...