top of page
Latest Articles
Search


Employee Turnover: Is It More Cost-Effective to Hire a Career Coach Than Replace an Employee?
Employee turnover is expensive. Somewhere right now, a business owner is reviewing a resignation email or quietly calculating the cost of replacing someone who just isn’t performing. But here’s the real question: I s it cheaper to replace an employee — or develop them? The data tells a compelling story. The financial cost of rehiring is greater than the cost of investing in career coaching. Smart companies are choosing career development to help with retention over replacem

deirdreahaggerty
Mar 53 min read


How Micromanaging Destroys the Workplace
For career advice, advancement, or to learn how to coach instead of micromanage, schedule a free discovery call with Coaching with Ms. D.

deirdreahaggerty
Sep 12, 20254 min read


What is Coaching?
Have you ever felt stuck, knowing you want a change, but are unsure where or how to start? Are you recently divorced and must go back to work, but lack the confidence to begin your search? Perhaps you hate your job and want to pivot to your passion. The following will help you learn what coaching is and how it can help in life, love, and career. Coaching Defined Coaching is a collaborative, goal-oriented process where a coach helps individuals unlock their potential, gain cla

deirdreahaggerty
Aug 10, 20254 min read


Career Coaching for Job Promotions in Midlife
Career coaching is a valuable tool for job promotions, especially midlife, when one might feel “too old” to pivot careers or find a better opportunity. A coaching client of Coaching with Ms. D is allowing me to share her story, anonymously, of course, because this is her dilemma, and she wants to help others understand that it is never too late to grow in your career. My Client Thought She was “Too Old” to Find Another Job Age is just a number. Let me repeat, AGE IS JUST A N

deirdreahaggerty
Jul 24, 20253 min read


Top 3 Interview Questions to Ask the Employer
Nail your next interview with these powerful questions that show confidence and clarity, especially helpful for midlife career changers.

deirdreahaggerty
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Coaching Tips to Ace the Interview
Coaching Tips to Ace the Interview

deirdreahaggerty
Mar 21, 20253 min read


Networking Strategies: Essential Tips for Building Strong Connections
Networking Strategies: Essential Tips for Building Strong Connections

deirdreahaggerty
Mar 14, 20252 min read


Coaching Topics for Career Growth and Success: We Can Address All Your Needs
If you are unsure if career coaching is for you, I have compiled a few coaching topics clients work on for career growth and success. Together we can address all your needs and make your coaching sessions transformational. Coaching Topics for Self-Discovery & Goal Setting Personal values and passions Strengths, weaknesses, and skills assessment Defining short-term and long-term career goals Identifying purpose and motivation Coaching Topics for Career Exploration & Planning

deirdreahaggerty
Mar 6, 20252 min read


Career Coaching Towards Professional Success: Identifying Strengths and Areas for Growth
Guiding clients on self-assessment techniques and identifying strengths and areas for growth is essential in helping the career coach

deirdreahaggerty
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Unlock Your Potential: Career Coaching with Ms. D
Unlock Your Potential: Career Coaching with Ms. D Are you feeling stuck in your career and unsure of your next steps? It's not uncommon to reach a point where you feel like you've hit a plateau or a dead end in your professional life. This is where career coaching can make a significant difference. Coaching with Ms. D Career coaching is a valuable resource that can help you unlock your full potential and confidently navigate career transitions. Whether you're looking to mak

deirdreahaggerty
Jan 30, 20252 min read


Career Advancement Strategies: Coaching with Ms. D
Are you a former federal employee who was recently axed from your job? Do you feel stuck in your current job and want to change your career? Or maybe you're a recent graduate eager to kick start your career on the right foot? Perhaps you're a seasoned professional seeking ways to climb the corporate ladder? Are you done with corporate work and want to start a business of your own? Whatever your situation may be, it's essential to have the right guidance and support to navigat

deirdreahaggerty
Jan 30, 20253 min read


Navigate Career Transitions: Expert Guidance with Ms. D
Navigate career transitions with expert guidance. Are you at a crossroads in your career, unsure of which path to take next? Do you feel stuck in your current job and yearn for a change? Coaching with Ms. D is the solution you've been looking for. Navigate Career Transitions: Expert Guidance with Ms. D How Can I Help You Make a Career Transition? Coaching with Ms. D focuses on helping individuals navigate career transitions and offers expert guidance to those seeking to cha

deirdreahaggerty
Jan 30, 20253 min read
bottom of page