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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

Letting go of what no longer serves you isn’t selfish — it’s growth. When relationships, jobs, or identities stop nourishing you, redirecting energy back to yourself becomes the most powerful act of self-respect. Sip on this.

Navigating through poor author self-esteem is a common topic that has surfaced in coaching sessions, something I have personally worked on, and see in writing groups. As a career coach and writer, I have a few suggestions to help you overcome low self-esteem as an author and create your best work.   Poor Author Self-Esteem Defined   An author’s self-esteem ties their belief in their worth and value to their competence as a writer. This can include how they evaluate their skil

Have you ever walked into a room and doubted yourself, feeling like a fraud, believing you don’t belong with the professionals that surround you, and it is only a matter of time before they are on to you? Do you fear disappointing other people or dislike praise? These are a few symptoms of imposter syndrome. I’d be lying if I said those thoughts never entered my mind, irrespective of my confidence. What is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome is not pretending to be someone y

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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