Have you ever felt like you’re working hard, but not seeing results? Lately, I’ve been feeling that way in a few different areas. Here’s one example: in January, I committed to going to the gym three times a week. I’ve been putting in the work - showing up, lifting heavier, pushing myself - but...

Once a year, I try to get away for a short trip on my own. While it’s only for a day or two and I don’t venture far from home, these escapes couldn’t feel more different from my usual life. As a mom of two young kids (plus two pets!) and a business owner, much of my time is spent in “go” mode, juggling seemingly endless lists of...

We've spent this month celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Careers for Social Impact. As we mark this milestone, I've been doing a lot of reflecting on the impact that we've had during these 10 years, and everyone who has impacted us. As we wrap up this birthday month, I want to express my graditude to everyone...

I know that looking for a new role can be tough. And one thing that can make it hard is seeing other people’s successes, especially if it feels like you’re struggling. But remember: when you see that new job announcement on LinkedIn, what you don’t see is the time, energy, and...

In 2021, I thought my days as a business owner might be numbered. Careers for Social Impact was thriving, but I wasn't. I was in a work slump. Luckily I was able to work my way out of it, and today I want to share what that process looked like, what I learned, and how that impacts the...

I'm still wrapping my mind around the fact that in 2024 we will celebrate our 10th year in business! As I reflect on all that I’ve learned in these 10 years of coaching so many folks through career change, there’s one thing that’s become really clear: designing a truly fulfilling and impactful career requires getting to know yourself on a deeper...

For the past week I've been on my own. My husband and kids went out of town, and I stayed behind to work and finish prepping for a trip we have coming up. The cat and dog are staying with family - so I was truly on my own, for the first time in over nine years. That’s right: for the first time in almost a decade I had a week with... 

Summer's here and we know you're probably ready to kick back with a page turner or an easy beach read. But along with those purely-for-fun books, we encourage you to spend a little time this summer reflecting on your career or building your skills with some of our favorite new career reads. If you're ready to boost your...

Summer is a time when many people put their career plans on pause. “I’ll pick this back up in the fall,” we often hear from potential clients. But summer is actually a great time to focus on your career. Hiring is still happening and you'll have less competition this time of year as other job seekers take time off. And even if...

With more layoffs in the news recently, it might feel like the outlook for hiring right now is bleak. When times are tough, it can seem logical to put off thinking about your career and just focus on getting through. But the truth is that the "down" times are actually the most important times to be...

If there’s one thing we’ve learned these past few years, it’s that rest is essential to persist through the challenges life consistently throws at us. Especially for those of us working in social impact, it’s important to find a balance between taking action and supporting others and taking care of ourselves.

How’s that fresh start going for you? I don’t know about you, but I’ve had lots of ups and downs this first week of the new year: bursts of energy and motivation as well as exhaustion and mental fog. Coming back from time off is always challenging, and I tried to cut myself some slack and go easy on my schedule this week...

This past weekend I ran my first race in over three years. I certainly wasn’t in it to win it, but I was racing against myself and trying to prove that I could get back out there after several years of de-prioritizing my own health and fitness. It did make me wonder though: why did almost 8,000 people join me on Sunday to...

Seven years ago this week, I stepped into the unknown and started my first independent consulting project. At the time, I thought I’d just be doing a few projects as I looked for my next full-time role; I had no idea that I was planting the seeds of what would become Careers for Social Impact and the next chapter of my career. Looking back, there were a few hints... 

Record levels of turnover are expected this year as the economy recovers and more people feel comfortable leaving their jobs. After a challenging year that has helped all of us get more clarity on what's important, many of these job seekers will be looking for work that is more aligned with their values, priorities, and purpose, and...

“How are you?” has become such a tricky question to answer this year. It’s hard to know how honest to be and what to share these days when someone asks you that question. As we enter the second half of the year, it’s important for all of us to step back and ask ourselves how we're doing, and how things are really going in....

The holiday season is here, and every year around this time we get questions from our clients who are in career transition about what this means for them. One of the biggest questions we get is whether any hiring happens this time of year, and the answer to that is a definite yes! But while hiring happens year round, it does tend to slow down around the...

Yesterday I got stuck. Not physically stuck, but mentally and emotionally stuck. I felt like I had so many things competing for my attention that I couldn’t decide what to focus on. I am wrestling with a few big decisions right now, and I was feeling completely stressed about what to do next and where I should be spending my...

Recently we asked our clients to share an accomplishment they were proud of from this year. While people are often initially stumped in reaction to this question, soon the answers started flowing - projects completed, new jobs landed, personal goals achieved...

Do you feel like you’ve never quite figured out what you want to be when you grow up? Do you find yourself jealous of those people who seem to have it all figured out and go from one job to the next in a perfectly logical, linear fashion? I’m going to let you in on a little secret: there are fewer..