Career Advice: Follow the American Dream

“I hate my job. I dream of starting a business – it’s the American dream, right?” Julie, an administrator at a well known Connecticut college said.  I hear variations of Julie’s story a few times per week. My work training new business owners is often the most satisfying part of my work. The original American […]

Career Happiness As An Example To Your Children

“I always said I don’t want a job like my father had and now I’m wondering if my kids will say the same about me.” said Brett, a middle manager in a mid sized corporation in New Haven County.  I have heard variations of Brett’s tale with increasing frequency.  When I ask clients what their […]

Do unhappy careers contribute to unhappy marriages?

“My job is ruining my marriage.” said Alan, a sales rep for manufacturing company based in New London County, CT. “I’m on the road a great deal. I’m under pressure. I drink too much. I’m grumpy all the time.” he continued.  I realize that some career coaches would take a tougher approach and tell Alan […]

The Outside Force of Career Counseling

“I should have started career counseling years ago.” said Mark. “Am I too old to switch careers?” he continued.  Mark was 42. “It depends,” I responded.  ”Do you think 28 years is a long time?” Since Mark and I already spoke about the likely need (or choice) to work until at least 70, he understood […]

The Happy Life-Happy Career Connection

“My husband is depressed.  I know you are not a psychologist but you helped my friend transition careers. She had been miserable and now she’s happy.  I’m hopeful you can do the same for my husband.”  Michelle, a caring wife from Branford, CT, called about her husband, an unhappy IT middle manager working in New […]

Why [Effective] Career Counseling Is Needed 

​It seems only a little bit biased that someone running a career counseling company would suggest that career counseling is needed…! My bias is mitigated by my lack of need.  Let me explain: I run a company called The Learning Consultants. The Learning Consultants, in and of itself, has not only provided wonderfully meaningful work […]

Tapping Your Inner Career Wisdom: What would your older-wiser self tell you?

​“I really want to start this business.” said Susan.  “But, I’m afraid.  My job has benefits and a steady salary.”  While there are several hundred variations of career counseling questions, one of the more common ones revolves around risk. The philosophical question: should I take the safe, unhappy route or take a chance at the riskier but […]