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...
by Laurie Swanson | Oct 24, 2022 | Career Blog
“I won’t sleep. I won’t eat healthily. Maybe I will hold off on this certification?” This is from a coaching client who had been excited about getting a key cybersecurity certification that will help her move into a role she has been coveting AND increase her salary....
by Laurie Swanson | Oct 17, 2022 | Career Blog
“I was the vending machine of answers for my team. And I was exhausted!” This is from a coaching client with whom I just completed an iPEC Energy Leadership Assessment Debrief. We were talking about the different levels of energy a person might experience both on a...
by Laurie Swanson | Oct 10, 2022 | Career Blog
Two weeks ago, I was looking forward to speaking at the Grace Hopper event (anitab.org) in Orlando before picking up my husband at the airport and heading over to our timeshare on a barrier island near Sarasota. FL. Our plan was to celebrate our 30-year wedding...
