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Why Venting at Work is So Dangerous
Sharon likes to vent. She works in a high-pressure job where deadlines are critical, and quality is imperative. And yet, it seems that...
Judy Sims
Apr 6

How to Talk to Your Boss About Burnout
For the past two months, Tessa has worked an average of 65(ish) hours per week. She’s worked on weekends, her own birthday, and blew off...
Judy Sims
Mar 16

5 Soul-Searching Questions to Ask Yourself at Mid-Career
Mid-career is a great time to reflect, reassess, and reignite your passion for your work. To make the most of this pivotal moment, as
Judy Sims
Feb 16

How to Recover From a Terrible Mistake
If there’s one place you really, really don’t want to make a mistake, it’s in outer space. But that’s exactly what happened in December...
Judy Sims
Feb 1

Stop Trying to Do Everything Yourself
It’s hard to imagine a more self-defeating work pattern than trying to do everything yourself. And yet, I see it in my clients (and to be...
Judy Sims
Dec 9, 2024

5 Ways to Find Joy in the Little Things This Holiday Season
Shopping, planning, cooking, baking, decorating, wrapping. Parties, get-togethers, functions, holiday cocktails. School plays, dance...
Judy Sims
Dec 7, 2024

Be Kind to the Grinches
I confess, I’m a holiday Grinch. People find this surprising about me because in general, I'm a friendly, upbeat sort of person. And,...
Judy Sims
Dec 6, 2024

360 Evaluations Suck. Avoid Them if Possible.
Many, many years ago, I was at a corporate leadership training retreat with about 50 director-level colleagues. Things had been going...
Judy Sims
Oct 19, 2024

Not Knowing: The Powerful Leadership Tool No One Ever Talks About
We’ve all had that uh-oh moment when a situation, problem or issue arises that is so complex, we don’t know what’s really happening, what...
Judy Sims
Oct 19, 2024

Good or Bad - Surprises Have Much to Teach You
When was the last time you were surprised by a result at work? Perhaps you missed your quarterly target by forty percent. Or maybe you...
Judy Sims
Oct 6, 2024

The Dangers of Being the Office Workhorse: You think it will help you get ahead, but it’s actually holding you back.
Jessica always delivers. She works long hours, puts out fires, goes the extra mile, trains new employees, and handles last minute...
Judy Sims
Sep 27, 2024

Is Your Workplace Toxic? Top 5 Signs You Should Start Looking Elsewhere
I once did some consulting work for a very prestigious and well-known technology and innovation hub. It was the kind of place I dreamed...
Judy Sims
Sep 14, 2024

Is Your Boss Toxic? 5 Warning Signs It's Time to Rethink Your Job
We all dream of having a supportive and inspiring boss who helps us thrive in our careers. But reality doesn't always cooperate....
Judy Sims
Aug 9, 2024

How to Build Your Personal Recharge Ritual
How’s your summer going? Are you enjoying long lazy days? Are you reconnecting with friends and family? Are you eating lots of salads?...
Judy Sims
Jul 28, 2024

Taming the Tyrant: How to Challenge Your Inner Critic
We all have that voice inside our heads, the one that whispers doubts, negativity, and sometimes downright nasty things, usually at the...
Judy Sims
Jul 19, 2024

How to Say "No": Scripts and Strategies for Setting Boundaries with Confidence
Talk to any woman in her 30s, 40s or 50s and she’ll tell you how strapped for time she is. Between looking after the needs of our bosses,...
Judy Sims
Jul 11, 2024

Disconnected and Recharged: Your Guide to a Work-Free Vacation
Last week a client told me that her upcoming summer vacation "just seemed to get away" from her. Somehow, she managed to book not one,...
Judy Sims
Jul 6, 2024

Constantly Drained? 5 Signs You Might Be Burnt Out at Work
5 key signs you might be burnt out at work. And what to do about them.
Judy Sims
Jun 11, 2024

4 Sneaky People-Pleasing Behaviors You Might Be Missing
We all want to be liked. It's a natural human desire to build positive connections with others. But sometimes, the line between being...
Judy Sims
May 31, 2024

5 Signs You’ve Lost Your North Star
Throughout her twenties and early thirties, Ashley knew exactly what she wanted. Career, spouse, kids, house, the full catastrophe. And...
Judy Sims
May 18, 2024
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