Clarity Conversation: Catherine Hayes, Enneagram Facilitator and Author of Everything’s Going to Be OK – The Housing Projects to Harvard to Freedom In a career there are moments of re-invention and some are really big. Catherine Hayes was a Harvard Professor of dentistry and something of a workaholic. Watch our Clarity Conversation to learn how […]
The Happiness Advantage Last Monday I got to see Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage, speak live. He is so funny, so smart and his work is fascinating. Here’s a study his team did that I love. When an individual looks at a mountain peak, they will report that the peak has a steeper pitch and […]
As a former cosmetics professional, a lot of my audience and clients are women. And recently, I’ve become increasingly aware of the challenges that men face when it comes to personal growth and connecting. Today I speak with Ken Mossman, master coach, former fitness trainer, ski instructor and guitar player with a masters degree […]
In my mid-20’s, after spending a few years in the fragrance business, I decided to write a book. I would travel the world, visiting the beautiful and exotic places fragrance ingredients come from: Madagascar, the South of France, the Spice Islands, Italy. The book would have Pulitzer-prize level research and Vogue-worthy photo shoots. It would […]
“Let’s face it, work-life balance is a myth,” is something you hear a lot today. And yet the more I work with people, the more I see that they are exhausted and need a little peace. Meditation, yoga, vacation are great remedies for staying in a positive, creative mindset. And, I believe that balance also […]
It feels like every day I speak to someone who says, “Claire, my job search isn’t going well.” To which I say, “OK, what actions are you taking?” “I’m applying to jobs online and I never get a response.” Radio Silence – on the outside. On the inside, I’m going, “Argh!” (bang head against the table) […]
In March I was invited to deliver a time management workshop to 200 NYPD Captains, Inspectors, Chiefs and Deputy Commissioners. It was an honor and it was fascinating. I learned how much these leaders are juggling — managing their precinct, developing their teams, community relations, and the constant disruption of emergencies. The day was also moving. […]
This year I’ve been making a push to scale my business. It is also, despite having gotten a flu shot, the sickest winter I’ve had in a long time. Introduce the “lizard brain.” It takes enormous energy to expect a different outcome, when you are trying to do things the way you always have. And yes, that can […]
Writing a resume can make you feel vulnerable. It’s very personal to talk about yourself, it’s hard to know what will catch the reader’s attention, and it feels like so much is hinging on it. The reality is that a resume is just one piece of a larger process- whether that sets your mind at […]
“I had an entry-level candidate ask me in the interview, ‘What is the vacation policy?’ In the interview!” “Oh, I know. My junior people want to work from remote, just like people who’ve been with us for 10+ years.” “Seriously, why can’t they just put their heads down and work? I worked my a** off […]
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