This almost made me quit

Is there someone in your life who showers you with praise? Or someone who's been rather critical? I bet you hear their voice in your head a lot. In either case, I want to help you find your own voice of confidence. My dad's voice is the one I hear the most. He's been gone from this… Continue reading This almost made me quit

Read this before talking to your boss

Do you know how capable, talented, intelligent, needed, and loved you are?For a long time I didn't know.For many of us, work is a place that proves the opposite.I once had a boss who expected me to perform logistical miracles without any direction.⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣A first-time project manager, I had NO CLUE what I was doing, besides drowning.I finally asked… Continue reading Read this before talking to your boss

When things don’t go your way

Have you ever been a sore loser? Have disappointments gotten the best of you? Maybe you applied for a job and didn't get it or participated in a tournament and lost. I remember the days when I didn't get the outcome I wanted. I would shut down and give people the silent treatment. My self-esteem was… Continue reading When things don’t go your way

When someone makes you feel like a failure

Has someone ever made you feel like a failure? Whether it was their intention or not, it's so easy to take it personally and get down on ourselves when we really care about doing a good job. I still remember the sting of it years ago when it struck me hard. I was sitting in another manager's… Continue reading When someone makes you feel like a failure