How I see things
Working with staffing agencies and recruiters: Feed the hand that feeds
Think beyond the gig
Are you taking the leap to freelancing? Right now, COVID layoffs and/or the fantasy of founding a business are propelling more people into the consulting-sphere. Whether freelancing […]
Adapt or stay frustrated
Are you sick of hearing about the quarantine? How about “silver linings” uptalk?
Me, too. I want to get on with life—my old life. Before March of 2020, I had a […]
How to price your work so you don’t starve
You’re in the wrong place if you want to get rich.
Freelancing can be a great career if you build up a clientele that knows you and respects you. But […]
Blurred lines: When things get (too) comfortable
Friends in work places
You’ve got this client you really, really like working with. You respect their ideas, they respect yours. And what’s more, you also have a few laughs together. […]
When your client hates your work
Getting the call that kills
Your client is upset with your work. They may be quietly disappointed, or even downright nasty. You know you worked your butt off, but now you’re […]
Want to fire your writer? Here’s what to do when the first draft sucks
You could not have been more clear.
You gave your writer a detailed brief and supporting research. You had a deep discussion about your goals, corporate style, mission and vision. The […]
Confessions of a serial lepidopterist
This summer I incubated insect eggs, larvae and pupae in my kitchen.
Dozens of them. On purpose.
Every morning, I checked to see who had hatched, eaten, pupated and pooped. I […]
Coaching is like work therapy
Executive coaching is like therapy for your career.
I used to think executive coaching was only for senior leaders in big companies. And as a freelancer, I didn’t see myself as […]
