Month: August 2019

“I don’t understand why I’m not even getting interviews,”  Sue said. My credentials are far above what’s required.  Sue then went on to describe a half-dozen job postings where she seemingly she exceeded the criteria noted for the job.   She then broke down… ‘I’m smart….sorry to sound conceited… but I’m really smart and these people […]

As I have written elsewhere, Connecticut summers are idyllic.   Indeed,  I am tired of the anti-Connecticut rhetoric I hear from some.  I am not a native Connecticut resident and am not prone to tribalism.   But I will say that Connecticut deserves its 20th century reputation as among the best states to live and I hope […]

When I wrote Career Path of Abundance, I came into contact with readers throughout the country, well beyond my Connecticut brethren.  I meet with these clients virtually.  This almost always means the meetings are less frequent. One of my clients in California –  I’ll call her Donna – has scheduled meetings about once every two years.  […]

Connecticut summers are idyllic.  For someone who spent the first 33 years living outside New York city, then in Philadelphia, and Washington,  DC, I assure my now Connecticut brethren that we have it really good!  Our quality of life, our beaches, and our generally laid back lifestyle (at least compared to Northeastern cities makes me […]

I was recently giving a speech to young career seekers.  In relation to what I know was their anxiety, I discussed embracing intensity.  I suggested looking at the eyes of some older people.  Their life force has depleted.  Why?  Stagnation. “Same old, same old.” I hear that phrase from too many people my age. When […]

Our education system is rightly attacked for many reasons.  The lack of career education,  the mismatch between what we learn and what is needed in the work world, and the minimal amount of skill development K-12 provides for employment are huge issues. One issue that goes unnoticed but is equally responsible for career unhappiness: our […]