by Laurie Swanson | Oct 14, 2024 | Career Blog
Last week we talked about the difference between playing a Finite Game when it comes to your career, and an Infinite One. READ IT HERE This week we break it down even further and consider the 5 key aspects of having an Infinite Career. A Finite Career Game is all...
by Laurie Swanson | Oct 7, 2024 | Career Blog
I am reading both Simon Sinek’s The Infinite Game and Finite and Infinite Games: A Vision of Life as Play and Possibility by James P. Carse at the same time. Why you ask? Because the whole point of the Career Alchemy Academy (JOIN HERE!) is that we approach our...
by Laurie Swanson | Sep 30, 2024 | Career Blog
Isn’t work fun? I write a bit tongue-in-cheek ???? . Don’t you just love working with different types of people who often remind us of our siblings, best friends, kids, parents, or former bosses … and not in a good way? Our relationships at work offer friendship,...
by Laurie Swanson | Sep 23, 2024 | Career Blog
Recently overheard: “I just don’t feel confident that I have what it takes to get the job I want. I feel invisible.” Wanting to build confidence and defeat imposter syndrome is a common theme I hear from my clients. Like me, I know you have seen many articles, books,...
by Laurie Swanson | Sep 16, 2024 | Career Blog
I cannot tell you how many times I’ve heard people say: The holidays are coming, so I’m going to ease up on my job search. Companies hire less during the summer. I’m taking it easy for now. The economy is sluggish. I’ll start looking again once things pick up. It’s an...