by Laurie Swanson | Feb 13, 2023 | Career Blog
Steve Jobs famously said, “Again, you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something — your gut, destiny, life, karma,...
by Laurie Swanson | Feb 6, 2023 | Career Blog
If you have ever seen the movie Steel Magnolias you may remember the line from Olympia Dukakis when she says to Shirley MacLaine, “Ouiser, you know I love you more than my luggage.” It is a testament to the power of friendship. And there is some pretty great luggage...
by Laurie Swanson | Jan 30, 2023 | Career Blog
I am becoming an even more amazing coach for all of you at a coaching convention! That is why you may recognize this week’s blog. It is a repost from a few years ago. I felt the question and the message are still so valuable. Especially if you are in a place of...
by Laurie Swanson | Jan 23, 2023 | Career Blog
Over my years of recruiting, sitting on panels, attending conferences, and reading up on all things career and job search I have amassed several pointers that I thought were genius. I am sharing a few of them here. Plus, I am putting together a free pdf download and...
by Laurie Swanson | Jan 9, 2023 | Career Blog
What is career freedom? Often, we think career freedom is when we have ample resources, safety, security and surety. We have enough money to support a career change. We feel safe enough in our current situation that we can take a bit of a risk. We feel secure enough...
by Laurie Swanson | Jan 2, 2023 | Career Blog
Are you living a contingent career? I’ll do that when… How often have you thought, “I’ll take that special vacation as soon as I have X amount of dollars in savings. Or “I’ll change jobs once this project completes.” Or “I’ll go begin doing my side...
