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Are You Doing Double-Dutch?
When I was about 10 or 11 years old, I accompanied my Girl Scout troop to what we thought would be a double-dutch workshop. What it actually was was a short instructional class on how to double-dutch (i.e. how to jump -rope with two ropes simultaneously), followed by a fierce competition among a group of… Read more
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The Art of Checking In
About two months ago, I was riding on the back of a dune buggy, hopping from one postcard-perfect beach to another, basking under a hot and glorious midday sun with my husband and a few friends. We were cruising around a tiny Brazilian seaside town, I was having the time of my life. It was a… Read more
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How to Not go Crazy During Your Career Transition
“I’m just feeling really antsy,” Kayla told me. She fiddled with the straw in her iced latte and sighed. “I’m ready for this to be over and for me to start working again.” We were sitting in our usual spot – the coffee shop that’s central to both of our neighborhoods – and having our… Read more
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How to Make An Outline
Hi everyone! Today we’re talking outlines, those seemingly pesky lists of bullet-points and asterisks that you probably had to create ad nauseam in college and high school. But worry not: outlines are super simple to write, and before you know it they’ll be your Besty. I wrote about why it’s awesome to use an outline… Read more
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Why You Should Make an Outline
Planning to give a speech or talk in front of a group of people? I suggest making an outline. I know – easier said than done, right? 😉 For many, the idea of using an outline is daunting – almost as daunting as giving the speech itself. So why is this? Well, it’s because many… Read more
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My #1 Tip for Creating a Fabulous Cover Letter
As a Life and Career Coach, I often work with clients who are not the biggest fans of writing cover letters. By this, I mean they more or less loathe the idea. It’s a disdain I completely understand. After all, most of us were brought up to be believe that it’s impolite to talk about… Read more