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Continue reading →: The Rise of Portfolio Careers: Wearing Multiple Professional HatsFor most of the 20th century, a successful career typically involved finding a good company, climbing the ladder and collecting the gold watch after decades of loyalty to the same organization. That model is slowly becoming obsolete. A growing number of professionals are intentionally building what’s known as a portfolio…
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Continue reading →: The Art of Intentional Productivity: Working With Your Body, Not Against ItIn the world of career development, we often hear two competing narratives: push harder to achieve your goals, or prioritize balance and slow down. But what if the real answer lies not in choosing between productivity and wellbeing, but in bringing intention to how we work?
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Continue reading →: A Human-Centered Approach to Career CoachingIn my years as a career coach, I’ve developed a philosophy centered on one fundamental belief: career development is deeply personal and inextricably linked to our overall life satisfaction. It’s not just about finding the next job – it’s about understanding yourself, your values, and how your work fits into…
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Continue reading →: A Personal Reflection on Career TransitionsAfter spending 15 years guiding others through career transitions – first helping college students step into professional roles, then supporting career changers of all ages – I found myself navigating my own significant professional shift over the past year. Last spring, I traded my full-time position for freelance work, prompted…
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Continue reading →: Navigating New Leadership: How to Thrive During Workplace TransitionsWhile organizational changes are a fact of life in the modern workplace, 2023 and 2024 brought an increase of layoffs and restructures. Adjusting to new leadership can be challenging regardless of the situation, but it can be especially difficult to navigate after a period of layoffs. Here’s how to approach…
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Continue reading →: Leadership: How to Position Yourself to Be PromotedOften, when considering a new job opportunity or deciding whether we want to stay in our current position, we think about the opportunity for growth that the role or company provides. Whether it be opportunities to learn new skills, make more money or flex those leadership skills, it is only…
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Continue reading →: Career ShiftThis site started as a blog shortly after I had my first son in 2017. It was a way for me to reflect on my new role as a working mom and trying to find balance. When I look at my first post, I was only 5 months postpartum with…
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Continue reading →: The Art of the Virtual Coffee DateIf you are thinking about advancing your career or are currently job searching, it is likely that you have been thinking about networking. Networking via industry networking events are a great way to connect with professionals in your field whether or not you are job searching. When job searching, you…
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Continue reading →: Navigating Your Career with In-Demand SkillsWhen thinking about ways to continue differentiating yourself, think about yourself as a skills-based professional rather than an industry-based professional. This is a strategic and beneficial way to move through your career. Not only will you avoid being limited to your original career path, but you will naturally open up new doors to opportunity.
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Continue reading →: Gratitude and Resilience in Your Professional LifeIt is easy to get bogged down by the day-to-day and forget how far you have come, not only in life but your career. Taking time to stop and look around (including in the rearview mirror), we are able to see the big picture and gain some perspective.
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I’m Deanna
I’m a career coach, resume writer and mom studying work wellness and happiness. With over 15 years of experience focused on career development, my goal is to help people find self-reflection and renewed purpose in their careers.
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