I have stated this a few times; what you choose to pursue for a career is your choice, & it’s an important decision.  If you pursue a career to satisfy others, you may not be living the life you want & therefore, you may never reach the destiny you should have.  #WorkLessons101

“Every morning, I want to wake up and be happy to go to work, and every evening I want to be happy to go home.”  Fast forward, 17 years, and this statement is still valid. Given the amount of time I spend at work, work is a critical variable to my happiness.  #WorkLessons101

We spend a lot of time at work; personally, I’d rather enjoy this time. Time is valuable, for some, our most valuable asset; as we can never recover the time we have spent. Successful careers don’t happen overnight, & they rarely occur without a plan & hard work #WorkLessons101

Chasing a dream takes courage; if you’re chasing a dream that isn’t supported by the ones who love you, then this takes a great deal of courage, as you may need to trek your journey without the support of the people who care the most about you.  #WorkLessons101 #careerAdvice

Time for me is the most valuable currency we have.  This is why I tell new grads, the time you have at the start of your career is extremely valuable, as you likely have fewer responsibilities and therefore, more flexibility to chase higher-risk goals. #WorkLessons101 #Careers

If you are in a position you don’t enjoy, you are in the majority.   #WorkLessons101 #WhatTheyDontTeachInSchool #Careers #CareerDevelopment #CareerOpportunities #CareerAdvice #CareerTips #Work #Education #Learning #WorkLessons #SuccessMindset #WorkingMom #CareerPlanning

By thinking of what you want to be and what you want to accomplish by the end of your career, can help you choose wisely today.  What questions do you ask yourself?  #WorkLessons101 #Careers #CareerDevelopment #CareerOpportunities #CareerAdvice #CareerTips #Work  #Passion

There is no more significant failure than an unhappy life.   This is my belief and to prevent it, I constantly ask myself, how my future self will feel. #WorkLessons101 #WhatTheyDontTeachInSchool #Careers #CareerDevelopment #CareerOpportunities #CareerAdvice #CareerTips #Work

If you are trying to figure out what you want to do in your career, find out what you are passionate about. Then pursue that passion by putting together a career development plan and begin executing it.  #WorkLessons101 #WhatTheyDontTeachInSchool #Careers #CareerDevelopment

As you progress in your career and learn more about what you want and enjoy, goals change, they mature and begin to take the form they should. You do not need to have all the answers today.  #WorkLessons101 #Careers #CareerDevelopment #CareerOpportunities #CareerAdvice

Controversial opinion 👇  If your parents are telling you to pursue a ‘safe bet’ even though they know it won’t make you happy, they are compromised and sadly, can’t be trusted with this decision.   #WorkLessons101 #WhatTheyDontTeachInSchool #Careers #CareerDevelopment #Career

Choose something you WANT and can see yourself doing; then put all your time, effort, and drive pursuing that goal and making it a reality.  Career success doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, effort, help, and a great deal of planning.  #WorkLessons101 #Careers #HardWork

Whether you are entering your career as a beginner or making a critical career change, I like coaching my clients with the following exercise.  Imagine you are attending your retirement party after a 40-year career.   #WorkLessons101 #CareerOpportunities #CareerAdvice #Career

Being a mom with a career is no easy task, but often they complement each other, and it's time employers recognize this. 👉 Check out my LinkedIn Profile for the article. https://t.co/qdFI9cY0za #worklessons101 #internationalwomensday #womensday #workingmom