by Laurie Swanson | Jun 2, 2025 | Career Blog
On a recent Career Alchemy Academy coaching call someone mentioned that she was at the first big work event with her new company. She was standing in line next to someone she did not know yet and they got to talking. During their conversation they saw how their roles...
by Laurie Swanson | May 26, 2025 | Career Blog
Last Friday, I had the wonderful experience of interviewing the amazing Janine Firpo about her money story, her book, and the nonprofit foundation she created to spark a global movement: helping women build wealth aligned with their values. It was enlightening. (You...
by Laurie Swanson | May 19, 2025 | Career Blog
I was at an event at the beautiful Union League of Chicago this week that included networking time. At lunch, we went around the table and introduced ourselves. Essentially, we each gave our elevator pitch, the one we had all practiced more than once in front of the...
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...