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The people who thrive through uncertainty aren’t the ones with the perfect plan—they’re the ones who stay ready to adapt, grow, and seize the next opening when it arises. By Julie Norwell Boxing legend Mike Tyson famously said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” What Tyson meant...

Executives who plan strategically are always the first to land jobs. And those who are proactive, versus reactive, will develop new opportunities long into the future. By Julie Norwell How would you rank your employee confidence? With luck, you’re among the professionals with a positive business outlook....

With the corporate and political landscape shifting, women’s fight for their place in the workplace is facing new headwinds. But there is a path forward. By Julie Norwell Women’s fight for their place in the workplace is facing new headwinds. But there is a path forward. For years, corporate Diversity,...

One overlooked benefit has the power to transform a job search—and it just might be the best career consulting benefit you never expected. By Julie Norwell When you think of career consultants, what comes to mind? Resume makeovers? New LinkedIn tools? Networking strategies? Expert interview preparation?...

Sometimes simply refreshing your skills or your outlook is all it takes to breathe new life into your career.  By Julie Norwell Sixteen years into her tenure at a medical supply company, Jocelyn Hirschfeld found herself at a crossroads. She had risen through the ranks—from account manager to senior...

Finding the “perfect gift” for someone can feel like a quest for the Holy Grail. But if you’re an executive, there is an obvious choice. By Julie Norwell Finding the “perfect gift” for someone can sometimes feel like a quest for the Holy Grail. The perfect gift must have personal relevance and feel...

To maximize gains and advance your career, a lot rides on offer negotiations. Learning to master them is well worth the effort. By Julie Norwell and Keiva Ditchfield-Agboh Want to know how to earn more money? Change jobs. Really.   It’s well-documented that job changers tend to outpace job stayers...

You can’t control market downturns, company restructures, or even management decisions. But you can control how you prepare and respond. By Julie Norwell It was a rough summer for the American worker. Job losses rose to a five-month high in August, and job openings fell to their lowest level since...

Unconscious incompetence poses significant risks during a job search. It can also quietly stall your career growth.  By Julie Norwell You may feel confident in your skills and experience, but what if the key to your next career move is in your blind spot? That’s the situation Farid faced. Farid re-entered...

New industries and roles are constantly emerging. For those willing to pivot, they offer exciting avenues for career development. By Julie Norwell There is a curious disconnect in the U.S. labor market. Monthly job gains have been healthy and steady for the past 12 months. Layoff rates are lower than...