Michael Jordan could create his own shot at any time. Reggie Miller, among the greatest pure shooters in NBA history, could not. Miller needed teammates to set picks and pass to him when he was positioned to shoot. Jordan needed no help. That’s why Jordan was invincible and Miller was not. The new world of […]
Read MoreYears ago, I provided business consulting for a psychology group based in Boston. Part of my work involved reviewing the client base (all names made confidential) and categorizing why clients came to the group. Three dominant groups emerged: (1) those with relationship challenges; (2) those with serious clinical psychological symptoms; and (3) those who did […]
Read MoreI was definitely not happy at work during my time in private legal practice in a Washington DC big law firm. During the initial stages of work unhappiness, I tried to compartmentalize the situation. I was happy outside of work and not so happy while at work. Split life. Then, I started noticing the inevitable […]
Read MoreI’m self-conscious about this story because it will smack of conceit. The story illustrates luck. Or, really, the luck that showing up brings. I was starting my third year at Penn Law School and was merely looking to take a class I’d find more interesting than another legal course. I wandered into the Fels Institute […]
Read MorePowerful personality profiling tests can lead to career and life changing insights. Career tests do not reveal anything but data. That data must be turned into information. And, that information must be turned into actionable advice. Otherwise, the tests are fun and somewhat interesting but otherwise useless. Those who have been frustrated by career tests […]
Read More“I’m depressed and anxious,” she continued. “I’ve been seeing a therapist but, I realized that most of my issues center around my job.” Some career counseling clients come to me after they have been to therapists. They tell me that they have been diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression. I sympathize. Some should seek therapy. When […]
Read MoreMore than a few of my career counseling clients have noticed the obvious joy I have in my work. “I wish I could feel that way,” a recent client said as he conveyed his dread at heading back to his office. “I just feel anxious all the time, wondering what I am going to do […]
Read More“Lucy” is one of the hostesses at a well known restaurant on the coast of Connecticut where I live. A few years ago, she entered my office for a career counseling consultation. She has a distinctive look so I remembered her and asked: “don’t you work at X restaurant?”. Lucy forced a smile but it […]
Read MoreLast summer while on family vacation our West, I visited an old friend who is in the entertainment industry. Trish Sie is a friend of mine from Penn. I was in law school at the time. I was her Graduate Fellow, essentially a resident advisor who also put on educational programs. Trish has had a […]
Read MoreEven though it was almost twenty years ago, I vividly remember how work at the law firm affected my weekends. Saturdays were mostly fine. Sunday afternoons would bring a few flashes of anxiety. As Sunday night approached, anxiety would turn into dread. It is one thing to justify a miserable Monday through Friday at work […]
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