In today's fast-paced and competitive job market, landing your dream job requires more than just submitting resumes online and waiting for a response. It demands proactive and strategic networking to uncover hidden job opportunities, gain valuable insights, and build a robust support system that propels your career forward. Let’s explore the power of networking for job seekers and learn actionable tips for maximizing your networking efforts.

You have the power to design a career and life that lights your soul on fire. Here are 10 tips and strategies for mid-career women to achieve their goals in 2024. As your dedicated Career Coach for women, I'm here to support every step of the way. Let's make 2024 YOUR year of triumphs, growth, and unstoppable success!

As the holiday season descends upon us, many job seekers find themselves at a crossroads. The twinkling lights and festive cheer might have you contemplating whether it's the right time to push forward in your job search or take a well-deserved break. Well, spoiler alert: it's absolutely the right time to look for a new job, and here's why.

If you're in your 40s and thinking about changing careers, you're not alone. Thousands (probably millions!) of other women have been where you are. The only question is HOW to make the shift in the most empowering and efficient way possible.

While you could drop everything and start another career from the bottom, you don't have to. Let's dive into ways that a savvy 40-something woman can pivot to a career that better aligns with her values, goals, and aspirations.

The frustrating reality of the gender pay gap has lingered around for many years. Some professional women in the corporate world avoid this topic for fear of backlash, and societal norms, while for others, it's plain uncomfortable. However, it's time to stop this and finally learn the salary negotiation tips to help you succeed.

As an ambitious and dedicated professional woman, you have the power to advocate for yourself and be properly compensated for the immense value you bring to your organization. Know your worth, research the latest industry trends, communicate confidently and effectively, and don't hesitate to seek support and guidance.

As a professional woman, you’ve enjoyed some successes, tried new things, overcome failures, and worked to advance your career.

You have thicker skin than when you were younger, far more patience, and a bevy of skills and experience. I’m willing to bet you also maximize profit potential and make your work stand out. More importantly, you have a better understanding of who you are and what you want in life and your career path.

Your 30s, 40s, and even 50s are the perfect years to explore new career paths. A career change is an opportunity to inventory your talents, showcase your achievements, and discover a position or industry you truly love.  In 2023, a whopping  70% of the workforce is actively seeking a career change. Now is a great time for you to capitalize on newly open positions and discover opportunities for rapid advancement.

The path to women in leadership positions has been a rocky one, but we've come a long way thanks to many ambitious women leaders. As someone who is passionate about personal and professional development, my work with my coaching clients has shown me firsthand the value of investing in ourselves and our careers through leadership development. In this post, I will share with you some tangible strategies for building your leadership skills as a professional woman. Additionally, I'll touch on how partnering with a career coach for women can provide you with the extra support, guidance, and accountability you need to take the next step in your career journey.

An increasing number of women are looking to rejoin the workforce or change their career paths. Although many women lost their jobs at the beginning of the pandemic, employment rates for women are steadily returning to pre-pandemic levels (77%), even faster than that of their male counterparts. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, women between 25 and 54 years have already reclaimed a market share of 76.9% as of January 2023.

Despite the increased employment rates among women, the corporate space has changed immensely from the pre-pandemic period. This means if you're a career woman looking to change career paths or rejoin the workforce, it can be challenging to know which are the fastest growing fields for women and which provide adequate space for multi-talented professional women.

Here are the 5 best jobs for women that are forecasted to make the most impact this year and in the coming years.

Today's moms are expected to do it all: have a full-time career, take care of the kids, maintain a healthy relationship, and keep a beautiful home. It's a lot to handle and can drain your energy before you know it. You need something to refill your cup and give you the stress relief and balance you need to juggle all those plates and prevent burnout.

How do you find time for self-care, though? With everything you're responsible for and need to do personally and at work, where do you and your needs fit in? Is it possible to find a work-life balance?

You do things that are simple but rewarding. Adopt habits of self-care that don't take a lot of time or, even better, are simple changes to things you already do. Let's look at some easy, satisfying self-care tips to help you find balance in your life.

Before your interview, familiarize yourself thoroughly with the position. Take a careful look at the job description, qualifications, responsibilities, education & experience, and any additional requirements. You should have a solid understanding of what they’re looking for and how your experience aligns. I always recommend my Career Coaching clients print out the job description before the interview and have it nearby, so they can reference a few specific details during the interview.

In addition to understanding the role and what the company wants, there are several keys to setting yourself up for success when interviewing for a job. These 4 tips seem simple, but they’re highly effective when used correctly.