Use it instead of it using you I’m sure you’ve already heard this, but when it comes to social media, we are the “product.” The services are technically free, but we all pay a price. The big platforms make a killing off of the time you spend there, thanks to their highly personalized ads. They…

She also shares her global entrepreneurial journey My guest for this episode is my good friend Anna Codina from Costa Rica. She is a content strategist with over a decade of experience in the industry and has worked with brands such as Adobe, Evernote, and Wildlife Fund. Anna’s simple content strategy attracts the top 10%…

A professional pivot is always possible, but it isn’t easy You don’t always recognize opportunity when it knocks. That’s especially true when you answer the door only to discover that more work is waiting for you. Many years ago, I was a designer at eBay. During one particularly challenging project, my product manager got called…

Schedule your Fluid Layer and Habit Layer activities My guest for this episode is Matt East. Matt is one of the world’s leading experts on productivity and high-performance. You can learn more about his coaching and community on his business website, Matt East & Company. He’s also the person who convinced me to start a…

How to handle it before it’s too late A few weeks ago, I noticed that I was feeling completely burned out. I don’t often talk about my struggles or feelings of anxiety and depression. In my role as a coach, I try to maintain an upbeat attitude to help my clients feel positive and energized…

Interviewing do’s and don’ts for job candidates My guest for this episode is Dayna Wu. She is the proud mom of two, Hawaii born and raised, and now residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. She’s a Senior Recruiter for Nvidia Corporation while being a distance learning teacher, short-order cook, housekeeper, physical fitness activity coordinator,…

Three ways your writing makes a difference Writing is one of the most important communication skills that can future-proof your career. Yet, it remains one of the biggest skill gaps that employers see in job candidates.  “People jump to all kinds of conclusions about you when they read documents you have written. They decide, for instance, how smart,…