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Hone your Message, Nail the Interview, Stand Out from the Competition 

You can bet there are two key questions that any job interviewer will ask any candidate, and you really need…

Staying on Track: How to Avoid Context Switching and Protect your Focus

Have you reached the end of a packed workday feeling exhausted and unfulfilled, wondering what you actually accomplished? You were…

Letting Go to Lead

Amy was thrilled when her boss, James, assigned her to lead a high-profile project. It was the opportunity she had…

Near Chicago? Join Jody Michael Live, In-Person!

What if you could go through your entire day without experiencing stress, overwhelm and anxiety… no matter what gets thrown…

Showcase your Career without Overwhelming Recruiters in your Executive Resume

An executive with a long and successful career has a wealth of experience to showcase. But when it comes to…

There is a Middle Management Crisis, But Gen Z is Saying “Thanks, But No Thanks”

The past five years have been challenging for managers, with a pandemic reshaping the workplace, remote and hybrid models becoming…

Improve your Mental Health to Be a Better Leader

Would you believe that for almost 70% of people, their boss influences their mental health just as much as their…

Why Prioritizing People Is Key To Leadership Success

Leadership comes with a relentless stream of decisions, often leading to decision fatigue. This mental strain erodes focus and impairs…

How to Overcome Job Interview Nerves and Ace your Next Opportunity 

It is only natural to feel nervous about a job interview. You need to present yourself well, provide thoughtful answers,…

The Importance of Crafting a Modern, Skills-Focused Resume

In today’s competitive job market, it is essential to craft resumes that are not only AI-friendly but also skills-focused and…

Breaking Free From Overwork

Have you been on a vacation that your work hijacked? Do you wake up at night thinking about work? Do…

Empowering Women Over 55 in the Workforce

In today’s evolving workforce, leaders face an exciting opportunity: empowering women over 55 to contribute longer and more meaningfully to…

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