We are at a turning point where the once-theoretical promises of artificial intelligence (AI) are becoming daily realities across industries. AI is transforming healthcare by revealing hidden data patterns that improve patient outcomes, revolutionizing manufacturing with streamlined processes that optimize global supply chains, and personalizing media content at speeds once deemed impossible. However, the rise…
Welcome to a coaching experience that deviates from the conventional. I’m Laurie Ruettimann, and I’m here not just to guide you but to challenge you. My coaching is strictly one-on-one, action-oriented, and designed with a clear start and end date. It isn’t about feeling good — it’s about getting actual results. Set Goals. Take Action.…
Skills-based hiring is becoming a cornerstone of conversations about work. So, what is it? Skills-based hiring evaluates candidates based on their practical skills rather than their formal educational backgrounds or work histories. It seeks to align job seekers with roles that fit their capabilities, theoretically leveling the playing field and focusing recruitment on the practical…
Menopause is a significant transition in a woman’s life, marking the end of her reproductive years. While experiences vary greatly, most Gen Xers are already on their way in this process. Now, some older Millennials are experiencing the world of menopause for the first time. That’s why universal support is crucial for those undergoing this…
Work. It’s more than just a means to an end. It’s a cornerstone of our lives, shaping our identities, influencing our relationships, and dictating our sense of worth. But what happens when work becomes synonymous with stress, dysfunction, and, yes, even alcohol? Although some believe that the three-martini-lunch died with Don Draper, I’m here to…
Everyone’s jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon these days, right? GLP-1 drugs—Wegovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound, you name it—are all the rage. People are talking about how they’re not just helping with weight loss but also curbing all sorts of cravings and compulsions. It’s like magic, or so they say. In my quest for insights into my forthcoming…
My career arc is strange, but I have been fortunate to eat delicious meals and drink excellent wine paid for by business leaders, workers, and even “fans” who showed me outrageous hospitality and offered memorable experiences that will remain in my heart forever. Reflecting on these experiences, I’ve realized that it’s not just about the…
Many years ago, I worked for a Senior Vice President of an insurance company. His name was Jack. He was a legend, a fatherly figure, and a self-proclaimed matchmaker. He lived and worked on the west coast. I was his human resources manager in Chicago. Jack would summon me to Seattle for meetings that were…
The first person I ever got drunk with was my friend Jenny. We were 11, spending the night at my father’s house, hanging out in the basement, and talking about boys. Both products of working-class families with the usual struggles and drama, we found solidarity in each other’s company. It was 1986, and everything was…
As the new year rolls in, it’s the time when I welcome new coaching clients. Often, they come with aspirations like, “I want to quit/get promoted/find a new job/change careers” or “I want to work less and do a physical challenge/run a half-marathon in the spring/have a baby/divorce my spouse/find my life partner.” My immediate…
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