Why switching careers will make your whole life better
The tragic helicopter crash of Kobe Bryant prompted another sad memory of JFK, Jr’s tragic plane crash. And, as self-absorbed as this will sound, also reminded me of that time in my life: the weekend of July 16-18, 1999. I was at a private law firm and miserable. The bigger problem I concluded was that […]
Career Planning For Selfish Reasons
As I have developed, I have become consumed with giving. Certainly, I have a distinct philosophical sense that the good life is about what we give and contribute but I also know that I feel better when I give. That’s a good kind of selfishness, I suppose. Any parent who delights in giving their children […]
Career Planning or Career Vanishing
Should I tell mid-career professionals the truth and risk causing them stress? The people-pleaser in me suffers. My career mission is to help others. This involves guiding clients to happier and more successful careers. Sometimes this involves speaking hard truths. But the “counselor” in me wants to alleviate the stress of my clients, not increase […]
Why you need a career counselor
A Facebook friend – not from Connecticut and so unlikely to read Career Counseling Connecticut’s blog – is starting a business. His Facebook friends are encouraging him. I’m never one to balk at “business ideas” as if my entrepreneurial success makes me the arbiter of what will succeed and what won’t. For most businesses, execution […]
Taking Control of Your Career
“Thank you. I feel in control of my life for the first time in a long while.” Jessica said. She had been working 6 intense years for a law firm in Stamford. The demanding work load was an issue but the bigger challenge for Jessica was the lack of control she felt in relation to […]