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Reading at least 10 pages daily from a self-help or nonfiction book has helped me with my life, relationships, and career coaching endeavors. It is also a valuable resource for my clients. Therefore, I want to share my book recommendations to help you in your life, relationship, or career journey.

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.

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

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

How Can a Career Coach Help the Newly Divorced Woman? Approximately 40-50% of first marriages end in divorce, although statistics vary; over the past few years, it appears these numbers are waning. Even in the most amicable divorces, a marriage ending has many ramifications, including grief. It could be expensive, leaving both parties burdened financially. In addition, divorce settlements and alimony might not cover living expenses. With all this and much more to consider, a

Coaching Essentials With Ms. D’s New Store Coaching With Ms. D is proud to announce the launch of our new store under the Shop tab in the main menu. This store is full of coaching essentials and products for your journey, personally curated by the site’s owner, a career coach extraordinaire. Why Sell Products on a Coaching Website? The products I sell enhance the coaching journey and the website’s experience. If you see something you like and are unsure of its necessity or q

My Over 50 Career Journey: Education to Coaching If you’ve been following my over-50 career journey , finances and family have necessitated a return to full-time work outside the home. Our youngest son is in school, I no longer work in our business, and my online writing outlet has closed (not my beauty blog ), so we need money, and I am unsure what I want to be when I grow up. A friend got me a temp job in a law firm for three months. When the person I covered for returned f

My Over 50 Career Journey Part II: College, Marriage, Kids

Read below for the written version. The Beginning of My Over-50 Career Journey It’s never too late to start living your dream, even if it didn’t begin as you intended. Seventy percent of the workforce is “actively looking for a career change,” according to GoRemotely . Reasons vary from yearning for higher salaries, living one’s dream, and optimal work-life balance. Therefore, if GoRemotely has accurate statistics, the general working population didn’t begin as intended, or i

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Coaching Tips to Ace the Interview

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

Guiding clients on self-assessment techniques and identifying strengths and areas for growth is essential in helping the career coach

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

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