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Job hunting doesn’t take a holiday break. As the calendar inches towards January, gearing up now is smart. Here’s what I’ve been teaching for 25+ years in my role as America’s big sister and your favorite former HR lady. Ask for What You Want There’s no shame in saying, “I want a job.” Unless you…

Preparing for an interview, making a major job decision, or negotiating a salary can feel like walking through a minefield. But there’s a tool you probably haven’t considered for your professional career: the premortem. I’ve written extensively about the premortem all over the internet. It’s included in nearly all of my LinkedIn Learning courses. I…

Whether you need to fine-tune your HR tech strategy, navigate career changes, or launch a podcast, my services are designed to help you solve real problems at a reasonable price. I’ve spent my career challenging the status quo and making work better for everyone. Now, I’m offering that expertise to you. Ready to get unstuck…

I recently offered free (or donate-what-you-can) job search coaching to those displaced in the #HRTech and #worktech sectors. I promised four slots but ended up doubling that. The demand was just that intense. If cloning myself were an option, I’d be all over it—to help the hundreds who reached out. Let’s clarify something: career coaching…

In #HRTech and #WorkTech, there’s always a gap between what’s promised and what’s delivered. Companies keep promising inspiration and imagination but rarely follow through on user needs. Maybe it’s time to take a lesson from an unlikely source: weather apps. Why Weather Apps Work Weather apps aren’t just for Boomers—they’re for everyone. Whether you’re a…