Have the itch to switch jobs?

by Catherine | Sep 23, 2020 | Career Passion, Confidence, Job Search

I was 36 when I realized I was in the wrong profession. As an Account Supervisor at a large, global advertising agency, I had succeeded. I was at the top of my game — but longed to do something else. I had officially gotten “the itch to switch.” I learned that I...

Finding Perfect Work

by Catherine | May 20, 2020 | Career Passion, Job Search

Perhaps you have been working from home and have decided you are in the wrong job, the wrong company, or serving the wrong clients. Or, you’ve been furloughed, and you’re wondering IF you will have a job in the next month, the month after, or whenever. Now is the time...

CPA, Race Car Driver

by Catherine | Feb 15, 2019 | Career STAR Stories, Confidence

Sometimes the story is so powerful, that we have to read it in the person’s own words. Thanks to real life CPA Marlene Van sickle for sharing her story: “A few years ago, I took one of your UT Informal classes, “Find Your Passion, Find Your Perfect Work.”  I...

A dog’s purpose? Yours?

by Catherine | Mar 2, 2017 | Corporate Culture, Office Politics, Uncategorized

I just had the remarkable experience of taking two of my grandsons, ages 3 and 5, to see the movie “A Dog’s Purpose.” The film is ecstasy for dog lovers! It shows the love and connection people feel with their dogs – no matter what breed, shape or size. Dogs are there...

Want a promotion? Ask for it.

by Catherine | Feb 16, 2017 | Career Coaching, Career Counseling, Career Passion, Salary Negotiation

If you’re paying attention at work, you know there is work that needs to be done that no one has time to do. Perhaps it’s a special project that would streamline your most important process. Maybe it’s a new way of orienting new employees, or training new customers....