Nancy Fredericks
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UNdone By Your UNs?
Do you ever hear yourself saying you’re unsatisfied, unrewarded, or unhappy? You may be living a UN life that slowly and surely spirals you downward into disappointment, choking the life out of your enthusiasm. Let me...

Shush! Don’t Tell Anyone… I’m Not Creative
Executives experience an emotional mixed bag where innovation and creativity are concerned. For the most part, it is an unhelpful negative mindset harming an employee’s contributions. What do I mean? When I’m...

It’s Impossible To Generate A Successful Tomorrow With Yesterday’s Skills
I often shake my head, chuckling at how ironic life is, but I’m sure you’ve bumped into it. Have you come to recognize that the steadfast, sometimes everyday stuff you take for granted sets the stage for your career to...

Don’t Wish Your Career Away
I sometimes fall prey to wishing away chunks of my life. Rarely do I realize that’s what I’m doing at the time, but that is the consequence. This topic came to mind when I grumbled over a particularly tough day,...

AIs Are Gunning For Your Job—What Can You Do?
Have you ever been snatched up by an intense wind that swept you away from your destination? What did you do? Did you respond like a cow or a buffalo? It turns out that during gale-like winds, cows turn into it,...

Having A Shambolic Week?
Much of the angst you’re experiencing right now is churning from your brain. With this in mind, I offer five rebounding techniques to turn any shambolic week on its ears.

Career Alley-Ooops!
Today’s blog emerges from a lazy, rainy afternoon, sunk deep in my comfy chair, reading on a wide variety of topics. The material was mushing together as it drifted into my unconscious, forming and shaping....

Step-Up For Fulfillment
Are you aware? Research reveals that the training and development occurring by many companies rarely is designed to help you achieve your desired career—let alone set you up to move into the senior ranks. Yes,...

Yes! Leadership Is Jagged!
Wisdom says the teacher learns as much, if not more, than the student. I know I receive “Aha’s,” often the genesis of the blogs and podcasts I create. This truth was evident while celebrating another Leadership...
Is Imposter Syndrome Raising Its Ineffective Presence?
Please, tell me you shouted a big fat… “No!” Because if you didn’t, you’re harming your career progression big time. This career underminer has a widespread impact on many of us. KPMG finds that 75 percent of female...