There is a growing appetite for work flexibility among many workers across many industries. How is this trend affecting employee retention and turnover? And are organizations reacting in a smart way?

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://careeroptimum.com/2021/07/21/how-organizations-can-retain-their-employees-in-the-age-of-covid/

What happens when our personal work values are at odds with our employer's values? If that's the case, we definitely have options, some more viable than others.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://careeroptimum.com/2021/07/08/ride-the-waves-but-dont-roll-over/

My friend and former colleague, Beth Mueller, and I sat down for a conversation to talk about some of today's hot-button issues, including work flexibility and work-life balance. Beth, a Partner and Co-Founder at Socium Fund Services, reflects on the challenges and opportunities during her time working from home due to the pandemic. She also offers some input for organizations looking to craft a hybrid work policy for their employees. 

For many of us, remote work isn’t just about our near-term desire for scheduling flexibility. For many of us, including me, it's more about it being a bridge to a better quality of life in the longer-term. It means something different to everyone. And what career stage we're in can have an impact as well.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://careeroptimum.com/2021/07/05/what-does-work-flexibility-mean-to-you/

I recently had the good fortune to have a conversation with Mackenzie Lowenthal, a friend and fellow career services professional, to reflect on the past fifteen months or so as the world turned upside down as a result of Covid. We share what it's been like, the ups and downs (mostly ups!), and what the world might look like going forward, in terms of work-life balance and flexibility.

From the early months of the pandemic (Spring 2020), I spoke with my friend, Leonid, who I know from DC, and who has since relocated to Sitges, Spain. In this episode, we compare and contrast the pandemic between Spain and the US, and how we've dealt with it, not only on an individual level, but also from a national perspective.

In this episode, we explore the very interesting experiences of two couples who live through and work through the introvert-extrovert dynamic during the early months of the pandemic lockdown. 

A new type of Covid-related job interview question seems to be emerging. Here's my take on it, and how I would respond if asked.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://careeroptimum.com/2021/06/19/so-what-new-skills-have-you-gained-this-pandemic-2/

What is "good enough" in terms of professional development during a pandemic? What does it mean to be "productively unproductive"? I'll explore these questions and more during this episode!

Hello and welcome to my first episode!  Just a quick introduction about how I'm writing my next chapter, and how my work as a career coach might help you in your career journey!