“I have tried 99 times and have failed, but on the 100th time came success.” — Albert Einstein I’ve had plenty of absolute fails, including one just last week. How about you? It feels tragic at the time but...
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My clients are tech executives or those looking to join the ranks. While not everyone aspires to become a CEO, I researched characteristics and admirable qualities as a benchmark. Most Admired Fortune 500 CEO Fortune Magazine conducts an annual...
Let’s talk about age. When you’re just entering the workplace, it hinders your experience for some jobs. On the other side of the bell curve, it does impact achieving the next role. Age Discrimination Laws According to the 2019...
Are you thinking of permanently working remotely? It’s not a new concept. Over 15 years ago, I had employees permanently working from home, whether in town with me in Kansas City while working for Sprint, a former Fortune 500...
According to the Economic Policy Institute, CEO compensation surged 14% in 2019 to $21.3 million year-over-year, so they now earn 320 times as a typical worker. But Monique, I’m not a CEO. Yes, I know. I simply wanted to share...
I’m certifiable! Right before Covid in February, I decided to become a certified coach. I’m a lifelong learner and invested in a 6-month course from the Colorado-based Coach Training Alliance. I successfully passed my exam this week. By the...
Do you want a promotion, but, of course! Lost your job? Work in a toxic environment? While contemplating your next career transition, join us for an interactive discussion. Learn expert tips on becoming an attraction magnet for recruiters and...
Join host Zakiya Cita, Marketing & Program Manager at Dress for Success Seattle and me for a 1-hour workshop about crushing the interview! Learn how to beat your jitters. We all have them. How can I optimize a video...
Looking for a job is stressful. The interview process can be too. The lesson I learned this month is to go with your gut instinct. It’s your primal compass, so pay attention to red flags. I tell my clients...
What’s your career vision? Here’s how I uncovered mine. I had an incredible opportunity to live on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State for 12 years. Port Ludlow is about 2 hours Northwest of Seattle near Canada, entailing a car and ferry to reach...