I really enjoy working for my company and have been focused on earning a promotion for over a year (after being denied the same promotion a year...
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Q&A: How to Get Unstuck After a Career Disruption
After 10 years in an HR career, I took a 2-year break to care for an ailing parent who passed away a few months ago. Getting back into the workforce...
Q&A: How to get your way (skillfully)
As a new mom with a high-pressure job, I constantly feel pulled in different directions. I'm embarrassed to ask my boss for a more flexible or...
Q&A: How to start getting control back in your life…
I am exhausted all the time with two toddlers and a demanding job. I feel like my home is always a wreck with dishes in the sink, laundry on the...
Q&A: How to Network Without Feeling Weird
I’m an introvert so networking is hard for me. I hate it! Once I overcome my nervousness and participate in a productive conversation, what then? I...
Q&A: Perfectionism is holding me back!
I am a perfectionist. I admit it. I want everything to be exactly as I envision it. The details matter! The pressure I put on myself stresses me to...
Q&A: The holidays stress me out!
Q. I started a new job 3 months ago and desperately want to impress my colleagues and fit into the team culture. Everyone is participating in a...
Q&A: My boss undermines me – now what?
My boss talks over me and doesn’t want my suggestions. I think my expertise threatens him as he only has 1 more year of experience than I have, but...
Q&A: Help! My boss has no boundaries!
Good news! 🎉 You asked for it and we’re bringing it to you. Our popular Q&A series, Burning Questions, is getting its own newsletter. Over the...
Q&A: How to Combat Vacation Stigma?
I’m all for taking my vacation, but most of my colleagues don’t, and they frown upon me for doing so. They fear they will be judged as uncommitted,...
Q&A: Are You Overdue for a Promotion?
I’ve been at my company for 7 years and have not been promoted. Lots of promises are made but then nothing happens. What should I do? Ashlee, 26...
Q&A: How to Connect with Industry Experts
I know I need a mentor but no one in my family went to college so I have no exposure to people with business expertise. How can I secure a mentor? ...
Q&A: Building Relationships
I know I need to invest in building more relationships, but I haven’t made the time. I think Covid made me complacent. Now, I’m not sure if I’m lazy...
Q&A: Escaping a Job Rut
I feel trapped in a job that I’m good at and pays the bills, but I don’t enjoy it and there is limited opportunity to get promoted. I’ll be 30 next...
Q&A: Insecure About Ambition
When I share my goals and ambitions for my life and career, I often feel like others are judging me. How can I share my dreams and goals without...
Q&A: Taking Control of Your Career: Managing Non-Core Job Tasks
I routinely take on a lot of notetaking and party planning tasks at work. I now recognize this takes away from my actual job responsibilities. What...
Q&A: Navigating Career Crossroads: When Your Role Doesn’t Align with Your Strengths
I’m struggling to find my place at work. My role doesn’t feel t aligned with my strengths and I’m having a hard time vibing with the rest of the...
Mental Wellness Impacts All of Us
Mental health awareness wasn’t a “thing” when I was growing up. If I was struggling or needed support, my mom would tell me to “buck up”, so I did....
Q&A: How to Taking Back Control of Your Mental Health: A Guide to Asking for Support
I am struggling with my mental health. How do I ask for more support at work without undermining my reputation as a strong performer? - Essence,...
Building Your Dream Team: A Step-by-Step Guide
Our Members continue to share issues they are struggling with and we’ll highlight one or more in each newsletter. How do I go about building my own...
Q&A: The Secret to Answering ‘What is Your Greatest Weakness?’ in Job Interviews
“I’ve recently discovered my strengths (based on an Equipt session!) and it still feels awkward to define something I’m good at but don’t enjoy or...
Q&A: Your Money Mindset, Practical Tips for a Wealthy Future
I grew up with money being a taboo topic. Money was always tight and a divisive topic for my parents. Now, I avoid talking about money and shy away...
Q&A: Transforming the Blame Game in Your Team Debriefs
“When something goes wrong on my team at work, everyone gets defensive and blames one another. We typically do a project debrief and sometimes I get...
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