by Laurie Swanson | Nov 28, 2022 | Career Blog
I have a coaching client who has taken what some might say is a non-conforming path in her career. Almost the first thing she said when we talked was that she never chased money in her career. She intentionally went after roles that she felt made her a more...
by Laurie Swanson | Nov 21, 2022 | Career Blog
My coaching client, Jill (name changed to protect her time-traveling identity), came to our session feeling scared and worried. She also had our old friend self-doubt playing in her head. She had been working on a new feature for one of her company’s flagship software...
by Laurie Swanson | Nov 21, 2022 | Career Blog
I was in a meeting the other day and overheard someone say that they had committed to a goal and now they felt nauseated. I know that sometimes we might set a stretch goal for ourselves, and then feel some butterflies in our stomachs. But, for this woman, it was...
by Laurie Swanson | Nov 7, 2022 | Career Blog
One of my favorite poems, by Grant Lewi, has been coming into my mind a lot lately. She was relaxed in the saddle of fate. She did what was required of her. And she kept her ear cocked for the Sound of the bugle to advance. That is what it feels like for me right...
by Laurie Swanson | Oct 31, 2022 | Career Blog
I primarily recruit technologists and technology leaders for roles. Yes. If you are in technology, then you are part of a very hot market. Even now, during a downturn in the markets. Yes. If you are in technology you’ve probably had lots of recruiters and hiring...
