How to Write a Compelling Introduction Letter to a Decision Maker
"I know you're the right person for this role."
That's what the VP told my client—before the job was even posted.
Most job seekers wait for openings. The smart ones create them through strategic introduction letters that position them as problem-so...
How to Build Your Job Search Confidence—Even When You’re Not Getting Much Feedback
Silence Doesn’t Mean You’re Doing It Wrong
One of the hardest parts of job searching today? The lack of feedback.
➡️ You apply—no response.
➡️ You interview—weeks of silence.
➡️ You network—polite “thanks for reaching out,” but no next step.
When ...
You’re Not “Bugging Them”: How to Follow Up Without the Fear
"I don't want to bug them."
If I had a dollar for every time a client said this, I could retire. Again.
Last week, a VP of Sales told me she'd been waiting three weeks to follow up after a fantastic interview with General Mills. "What if they think...
“Am I Being Too Picky?”: Why Selectivity Is a Strength, Not a Flaw
You Don’t Have to Just Take the Next Job
In coaching sessions lately, I’ve heard this from smart, capable professionals:
➡️ “I’m afraid I’m being too picky.”
➡️ “Should I lower my expectations?”
➡️ “I don’t want to seem entitled.”
If you’ve though...
“Is It Too Late for Me?”: How to Stay Competitive (and Confident) at Mid-Career and Beyond
Age Doesn’t Disqualify You—Mindset Does
In coaching calls lately, I’ve heard this question come up again and again:
➡️ “Am I too experienced for this role?”
➡️ “I worry I’m being passed over because of my age.”
➡️ “Do companies really want someone ...
“But I Don’t Have the Right Title”: How to Talk About Your Experience So It Works for You
Your Title Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story—You Do
A theme that’s surfaced in recent coaching sessions:
➡️ “I want this Director role, but my last title was Senior Manager.”
➡️ “I know I can do this VP job, but I’ve never held that exact title.”
➡️ “I’m ...
From “Trying Hard” to “Leading the Process”: The Shift That Helps You Land the Right Role
Working Harder Isn’t the Same as Interviewing Smarter
A theme that’s come up again and again in coaching lately:
➡️ “I’m doing everything I can—I just don’t know why it isn’t landing.”
These clients aren’t under-prepared.
They aren’t lacking quali...
You’re Not “Bugging Them”: How to Follow Up Without the Fear
Follow-Up Isn’t Annoying—It’s a Signal
One of the most common questions I get in coaching:
➡️ “I want to follow up… but I don’t want to seem pushy.”
➡️ “How soon is too soon to check in?”
➡️ “What if I’m annoying them?”
If you’ve thought this—you’...
Why Over-Explaining in Interviews Can Backfire—And What to Do Instead
When More Isn’t Better
In coaching calls lately, I’ve heard a common frustration:
➡️ “I know I have the right experience, but I think I’m losing them in the interview.”
Often, when I ask for examples, I notice the same thing: they’re over-explainin...
Finding Your Professional Self (When You Feel Far Away From It)
It’s one of the most common things I hear from smart, experienced professionals in job transition:
"It’s been so long since I really felt like my professional self."
Sometimes they say it with a little embarrassment. Sometimes with frustration. Som...
