by Laurie Swanson | Dec 16, 2024 | Career Blog
Have you ever said something like this? “I’d never want to own my own business—it seems too risky and exhausting. But I do envy the freedom entrepreneurs have.” This sentiment came from a coaching client who felt stuck in her corporate tech job. She wanted a...
by Laurie Swanson | Dec 9, 2024 | Career Blog
Is this you? You have been: Applying for jobs on the big boards and the niche boards. Attending networking events, conferences, coffee chats, meetups, big and small. On weekdays, over lunch, in the evening and most weekends. You are telling anyone you meet about you...
by Laurie Swanson | Dec 2, 2024 | Career Blog
It’s that time of year — the season for cozying up with favorite holiday movies that bring all the good feels. At the top of my list? ELF, starring Will Ferrell as Buddy the Elf. ❄️ One scene always sticks with me: Buddy’s adoptive elf dad, played by Bob Newhart,...
by Laurie Swanson | Nov 25, 2024 | Career Blog
At the writing of this blog my younger sister is in ICU, completely sedated, on a breathing tube after complications during surgery. We do not know what the future holds. I saw myself thinking about who I was going to be during this critical moment. I knew that I had...
by Laurie Swanson | Nov 18, 2024 | Career Blog
How to create connection, reduce defensiveness, and build stronger relationships when receiving feedback. Have I got something cool to share with you this week … a powerful way to build a stronger relationship with your boss and reduce your anxiety about your...
by Laurie Swanson | Nov 11, 2024 | Career Blog
Recently I shared a story about how I was confronted with the fact that I still am a people-pleaser … and it led to me piddling my pants! (Read HERE). Many of you reached out appreciating my bravery in sharing this embarrassing moment. You also acknowledged that you...