Career v. Family – Can You Have It All?
Recently I became a first-time mom to a 28-week preemie who is thankfully (now 9 weeks later) out of the hospital intensive care. He’s with my husband and I and though it was hard to be separated from him for…
When Life Throws You a Curve Ball
Recently, I had life throw a challenging curve ball my way. Six months into my first pregnancy, while I was on vacation in Miami, my body went into labor and I gave birth to a baby boy. It was a…
Vacation Planning vs. Career Planning – which do you do more often?
Do you spend more time planning your two-week vacation than your thirty-plus year career? I'm taking a poll so weigh in with a comment below and don't worry, if vacation wins out, you're not alone. Perhaps I'm focused on this…
Continuous Networking & Other Secrets of Success From Kerry Hannon
Kerry Hannon, author of the Amazon best-seller "What's Next?" joins my SIRIUSXM career talk show today to share inspiring stories from real people who have changed careers mid-life. Here's more from Kerry re: the roadmap that continues to lead her to…
5 Pros and Cons of Working with Your Spouse (Happy Valentine’s Day)
Valentine's Day is for romance. Yet sometimes business mixes with pleasure. That mix can create sparks or fizzle out an otherwise great relationship. To help you decide if working with your significant other is a good or not-so-good idea, here…
Scott Gerber Believes in Never Getting A Real Job
Scott Gerber is a part of a growing trend of Gen-Y business owners. In fact, he's teaching others how to follow in his footsteps with his new book, "Never Get a Real Job." He's also founded the Young Entrepreneurs Council.…
How DO You Land a Job in This Economy? (Stimulating Career Talk on the Bill Handel Show)
Bill Handel is known throughout Southern California for stimulating talk radio. When I made a return appearance on his show recently, he didn't disappoint. Being a bit of a "realist", Bill had tough questions for me including: Where are the…
Career Inspiration from the Super Bowl?
It's Super Bowl Sunday and most of the pre-game talk is focusing on team match-ups, game strategy and whether the Steelers or Packers will win and why. While that's all well and good, I'm taking a different approach to gearing…
Mario Bosquez Manages His Career by Living Today
The average overnight success takes fourteen years. To have the career of your dreams, it's the daily actions that make the difference. Just ask fellow SIRIUS XM radio host Mario Bosquez. Every week, in addition to my own radio show,…
Shine on the Job This Year & Make the Most of a Rebounding Economy
Is the economy in recovery? No one knows for sure but you CAN increase your chances for better opportunities this year by finding ways to shine on the job. Vicki Salemi author of Big Career in the Big City appeared…