by Laurie Swanson | May 12, 2025 | Career Blog
I want to write a book. But I don’t feel quite ready to prioritize the writing given other things that are going on in my work and life. Even though I am not ready to set aside the time to write the book, there are other ways I can let my dream know I am...
by Laurie Swanson | May 5, 2025 | Career Blog
Not long after we bought our current house, a storm rolled in with heavy rain. Soon we realized water was seeping through cracks in the basement walls. We called in the experts. They patched things up. Problem solved—until the next big storm. This time, the original...
by Laurie Swanson | Apr 28, 2025 | Career Blog
Every month inside Career Alchemy Academy (CAA) I like to have a word or phrase, a touchstone, for the month that is meant to be a guiding light of sorts. We explore the traditional meaning of the word and alternative meanings as well. We look for ways to apply the...
by Laurie Swanson | Apr 21, 2025 | Career Blog
Hello Weekend! Yes, I know. It’s Monday. I have not lost my marbles. But I wanted you to time travel with me in today’s blog. Let’s go back to last Friday and the end of your work week. I am curious. How is the “weekend” version of yourself different than your “work”...
by Laurie Swanson | Apr 14, 2025 | Career Blog
As many of you already know, I started my career as the only woman software developer on a small team of guys. It was not a great experience for me as a woman in tech. I was excluded, ignored and diminished. This was not an easy time. I woke up dragging myself to...
