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What’s in Your Control—and What’s Not—in a Job Search?
I’ve been reflecting lately on the balance between what we can control in our careers and what we can’t . Have you thought about this...
katyallen64
Mar 17, 20252 min read


Does My Work Matter?
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about this question: Does my work really matter? Maybe you’ve been wondering the same thing. With the...
katyallen64
Mar 13, 20252 min read


From Federal to Corporate: How to Navigate Your Career Transition
If you’ve been impacted by the recent federal layoffs, you may be facing an unfamiliar job market and wondering what comes next....
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Mar 4, 20253 min read


Is Hiring a Resume Writer Worth It?
One of the most common questions I hear is: Is hiring a resume writer really worth it? Let me share a recent client’s experience. Last...
katyallen64
Feb 24, 20251 min read


Should I Post My Full Resume on LinkedIn?
I’ve been seeing more and more people posting a full copy of their resume on LinkedIn—either directly on their profile or as a post to...
katyallen64
Feb 18, 20252 min read


Procrastination + Job Search
I work with many clients who are very eager to find their next job. Perhaps they have recently been laid off or they are unhappy in their...
katyallen64
Jan 7, 20251 min read


Personal + Professional Growth
Have you ever noticed that what we learn about ourselves in our personal lives often carries over into our professional lives? Melody...
katyallen64
Dec 5, 20241 min read


Job Search During the Holidays
Many clients express concerns about hiring slowing down during the holidays. Here’s some perspective to challenge these myths: Myth:...
katyallen64
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Embracing Joy in Career Choices
Last week, I shared how religious messages taught me not to trust myself and to give more authority to external sources of authority. In...
katyallen64
Aug 27, 20241 min read


Religious Messages + Career Decisions
As a career coach, I often wonder if religious messages have impacted a client’s career choices. This has certainly been the case for...
katyallen64
Aug 20, 20241 min read


Experienced Candidates: A Success Story
To close out my series on supporting older professionals in career transitions, I’d like to share a wonderful story about a client I...
katyallen64
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Ageism in the Job Search
Last week I wrote an article on the many incredible qualities that older workers bring to the workforce, making them exceptional hires....
katyallen64
Aug 6, 20241 min read


Your Value as a Highly Experienced Professional
In my work as a Career Transition Consultant, I work with many candidates who have recently been laid off and feel disadvantaged in their...
katyallen64
Jul 30, 20241 min read


Do I need a career coach?
How do you know if you need a career coach? There are many reasons why seeing a career coach might be valuable for you. Here are a few...
katyallen64
Jul 24, 20241 min read


What Is a Career Coach?
Do you know what a career coach does? (Don’t worry, I didn’t know either until I became one.) In my practice, I generally support clients...
katyallen64
Jul 16, 20241 min read


Coaching = Imperfect Perfection
As I conclude my series on coaching and yoga, here is another quality of a “transformational space” according to Stephen Cope in his...
katyallen64
Jul 15, 20241 min read


Coaching = Experimentation + Self-Discovery
Continuing from my previous post, both coaching and yoga provide “transformational spaces” for us to grow and change. According to...
katyallen64
Jul 15, 20241 min read


Coaching = Refuge + Safety
As both a career coach and yoga teacher, I’m often amazed at how insights from one practice will inform and enrich the other. In career...
katyallen64
Jul 15, 20241 min read


Career Vulnerability
As a career coach, I'm often struck by how profoundly vulnerable career transitions can be, and how much courage it takes to reach out...
katyallen64
Jul 15, 20241 min read


5 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing a Coach
*CW - This post discusses high control groups, cults, etc. It’s the night after Thanksgiving, and all through the house… Everyone is full...
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Nov 25, 20234 min read
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