by alyssachaserebein | Sep 22, 2020 | Career advice, Emotional Intelligence, Friendship, job, job search, layoff, leadership, Loss, Mother, Motherhood, Parenthood, performance, Power, trust, Uncategorized, Women, Work
Career coach Shirley Triller changed my perspective on work forever. I wish I’d known her before my layoff. May her wisdom—and my story—help keep you and your career happy and healthy. I met Shirley Triller, a career coach and so much more, in 2014. I’d just been laid...
by alyssachaserebein | Mar 5, 2020 | Career advice, Emotional Intelligence, Franz de Waal, Freelance, inspiration, Intelligence, job, leadership, Machiavelli, Mama's Last Hug, performance, Power, trust, Work
The two staff members at my small company are typically insubordinate. Most days they keep their noses down, but their squabbles and power plays can be a distraction at the office. They communicate status constantly—and never with words. My staffers—Ollie and Juno—are...
by alyssachaserebein | Jan 27, 2020 | Career advice, Connections, Contractor, Contractor, empty nest, First job, Freelance, Friendship, Hinduism, inspiration, Isolation, job, job search, layoff, Loss, Lunch, Midwest, Mother, Motherhood, Myers-Briggs, New York City, Parenthood, trust, Women, Work
The practice of building meaningful connections isn’t just about work. It’s about opening your heart and mind to the people and the world around you. “Ah, networking,” Nidhi said. “I don’t make enough time for it.” I could tell the whole concept took her a little bit...
