A long time ago, Buddha described the human mind as being like a monkey grabbing one branch only to let it go to seize another branch. This so-called “monkey mind” is often encouraged by our surroundings, particularly in the nonprofit...
When it comes to selecting that first career-launching job, it can be hard to decide where to begin. You most likely have a degree that can be applied to a variety of different roles or industries, and there are so...
Working for a nonprofit organization is sometimes overlooked by job hunters and professionals looking to make a leap in their career, often due to hyperbolic beliefs. “Nonprofits have NO budget!” is one statement that I hear often. While it is...
Giving effective presentations can contribute greatly to a nonprofit’s success. In fact, presentations serve as an important avenue for organizations to share their stories, build partnerships, garner community support, and acquire new donors or volunteers. Although most nonprofits recognize the...
Choosing a career is one of life’s biggest decisions. Even though we know that people tend to change jobs and even careers multiple times throughout their lifetimes, there’s still a lot of angst and excitement around the question of what...
Job searching or navigating a career transition can be a full-time job in itself. To-do lists can seem endless and the process can take a toll on mental health. During such transition, scheduling time-out for self-care is all the more...
So you applied for the job, went through the interview process and now have been offered the position. Is there anything more you need to do before simply signing your contract and picking out your First Day of Work outfit?...
Back in 1993, when I began working for a university, my supervisor introduced me to a newfangled notion called “email”. After he explained the long process involved in sending and receiving messages on a slow and unwieldy server, I responded,...
"So, tell me about yourself." It was the best of times, it was the worst of times... Ok, while it’s important to tell a story, the employer is not looking for a novel – even a beautifully written one –...
Did you attend or view the recording of the webinar I presented in February on 4 Confidence Boosts to Reach Your Full Potential? If so, you probably left with lots of ideas and a bunch of good intentions. Then you...
