If you have decided that you need to make a career pivot – a move into a different career path, organization, or industry – take some time to watch this webinar from Wake Forest alumna Kristin Winkle Beck (‘97). In it, she describes the […]
Figuring out what’s next starts by reflecting on and assessing where you are, now. One of the best tools you have to do that work is a SWOT analysis: an intentional look at your strengths (things to build upon), weaknesses (gaps to fill), possible opportunities […]
Whether you’re starting a new job, or starting work for the first time, figuring out what you should be working on, what’s expected of you, and how to be successful there can be challenging. A great tool to help you do this work is a […]
We all feel burned out from time to time. But if you’re mid-career you might be feeling this more acutely right now. You have responsibilities to a team and upper management. You have built equity and significant contributions to a retirement plan. You might have […]
You know you’re supposed to be saving money: for your future, for a rainy day fund, for that big purchase you have your eye on (hello, summer vacation). But how do you save money when you’re already in debt and everything keeps getting more expensive? […]
Difficult conversations are hard. It’s hard to tell someone they’re not meeting your expectations, and, it can be hard to ask for and to listen to someone telling you how you aren’t quite measuring up. Of course, not all feedback conversations are critical. But frequently […]
We all know we need feedback. And, whether we want it or not, we’re surrounded by feedback all the time. But are you taking advantage of the feedback you’re being given, to make sound decisions? Do you know how and why feedback helps to build […]
The pandemic has challenge us in many ways, and one of the biggest might be our ability to form new and lasting connections. No matter how great we might be at meeting new people, doing so over a computer screen is hard work. But that […]
For building relationships, creating more authentic connections, asking for help, and even becoming a better manager and leader, there are few skills more value than effective listening. What a shame it is, then, that so many of us have such poorly developed listening skills!
Network-building is relationship-building. And, if you want to get ahead, professionally or personally, you need a strong network. But how do you get started? In this post for Psychology Today, assistant VP Allison McWilliams identifies the four people you need and how to create a […]
