Many people look forward to that moment when they can sit back, relax, and enjoy the spoils earned from a lifetime of work. And, the transition from working life to retirement can lead to cognitive decline and even depression, due to diminished activity, routine, and […]
Mentorship isn’t just for the young professional. We all can benefit from guidance and advice from those those who have been there, personally and professionally, no matter where we are in our lives. In this piece for Forbes, Emily Rose outlines five simple yet […]
It’s easy, when you’re just starting out in your professional career, to focus on transactional measures of success, like money and title. But at some point along the way, you’re likely to ask questions of meaning and purpose, and what makes for a fulfilling career […]
Have you made a plan for retirement yet? According to this article from Forbes, it’s never too soon to start thinking about your financial future, how you want to spend your time, and consider what will give you meaning and fulfillment. “The Third Act […]
Lots of folks are considering a job change right now, whether due to choice or forced circumstances. In their book, Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in You Career, authors Ethan Bernstein, Michael Horn, and Robert Moesta argue for the use of product prototyping […]
Without question, career paths have changed, with more and more people extending their work lives beyond “traditional” retirement age, and even looking for second and third acts. Life doesn’t stop just because you stop showing up to an office (or whatever that has looked like […]
While AI is often being used to help people be more efficient at work, did you know that AI can also be a tool for planning out your career trajectory? In this piece from Dice, learn about specific prompts that you can input into […]
In this latest post for her Psychology Today blog, AVP Allison McWilliams (’95) explains why strong networks provide opportunities for professional advancement, feedback, and social support. She offers up four steps to build and diversify your network. “It can be tempting to fill these […]
Like many people over the past few years, you may be considering a change in role, organization, industry, or other situation right now. And while options aren’t as plentiful as they once were, and there is no one right time to make a change, the […]
Have you ever wondered how people get to leadership roles, especially those who don’t look like anyone who has come before them? In this conversation on the Read with Jenna podcast with host Jenna Bush Hager, Ruth Simmons, former president of Prairie View A&M […]
