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While a big part of the summer season is about slowing down to recharge and relax, it also creates space for something equally valuable: time to think, reset, explore and build momentum for your career. No matter what stage you are in you career, you may want to put aside some of your summer to build a strategic runway for your next move. Here are some thoughts for different kinds of professionals to consider as they make their plans. Students: Summer Is Where Great College

If you’re feeling overlooked or stuck in your career search, it may be time to rethink your strategy. Everyone is talking about AI and how it’s reshaping the job market—and it is. But there’s a trap in that conversation: it pushes people to focus on tools, tactics, and trends while neglecting the one thing that truly sets them apart. Their story. When everyone has access to the same technology, it’s not the tools that differentiate you. The foundation of any successful caree

“I’m doing everything right, but nothing is happening.” This is one of the most common phrases I hear from job seekers – particularly those who’ve successfully landed roles in the past but now feel stuck or lost in the process. Time and energy go into thoughtful applications. Networking is happening. Leads are coming in. And yet…glass ceiling. At this point, even very strong candidates start to wonder: is something wrong with me? Have I peaked? Am I no longer relevant? In m

In between blog posts, I occasionally like to highlight something timely that feels relevant across the Career Adventures community. This is one of those moments. Because age and experience are such focal points in coaching conversations, I want to share an excellent article I came across this past week, which I think is really worth a read for everyone – men and women of all ages. Why Women over 50 Are the Future of Work in the Age of AI by Laëtitia Vitaud of Fast Company Fi

Disappointments as Guideposts “Thank God I got fired.” That’s what Lisa Kudrow told a group of graduates in a commencement speech, recalling how losing one job led to her most famous role as Phoebe Buffay on the TV show Friends. No one likes being put in an uncomfortable situation, especially when it relates to our careers. But as Lisa Kudrow points out, her disappointments “were like guideposts that kept me on my path.” It’s pretty normal to gravitate to comfortable and s

A Job Search is a Multi-Faceted Project Have you ever felt that applying for jobs is like submitting your resume to a big black hole? It can certainly feel that way — especially if your strategy is limited to scanning job boards and clicking the “easy apply” button. Finding your next role goes far beyond having a resume and filling out applications. A successful job search is a project: it requires a plan, clear priorities and the ability to juggle a variety of non-linear ta

Happy New Year! According to the Chinese calendar, 2026 is the year of the horse. It caught my attention and was inspirational because it signifies a time for unleashing individual energy and pursuing transformation. So many of my clients feel they are working in a constant state of flux. They come to coaching seeking a path to stability. They want more predictability in their careers, job searches and they want to be empowered to do the things they love to do most. This