Bipolar disorder is associated with high rates of unemployment and job-related difficulties. A survey by the National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association showed that approximately 60% of individuals with bipolar disorder were unemployed, even among patients wit...

“Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.” ~ Vince Lombardi

I speak with many top executives seeking a career coach. The reasons vary but there is one a common theme. Their confidence has taken a hit. This hit on their confidence may be from any number of exp...

It’s a fact. Business people try to solve business problems. Whether it is expansion into new markets, improving customer satisfaction, or restructuring a financial picture…it is all about solving problems. If you want your next role, you need to approach it with that...

Most people don’t have a good handle on how they are perceived. However, understanding this is critical to success. Personal brand is a buzzword in corporate America. Your personal brand is your value proposition and competitive advantages. You may know what you want y...

What is it that makes people perceived as confident or lacking confidence?

You’ve probably observed people who manage to exude confidence while others do not exude confidence, despite having comparable qualifications.  You also probably know that confidence is a key dri...

AUTHOR’S EDIT: Lets start with a few definitions…

1. Communication – the imparting or exchanging of information or news.

2. Clarity – the quality of being clear, in particular.

3. Dog - a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sen...

Ever wonder why you keep getting into the same career troubles thanks to your bipolar diagnosis? Learn the 3 things you should avoid at work to escape this cycle.

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Sadly, the majority of people diagnosed with bipolar disorder are unemployed, under-employed, or very unhappy at work. Stability in the workforce is very difficult. Almost nine out of every 10 people with bipolar disorder said the illness had affected their job perform...