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Want to Negotiate a 4 Day Work Week? Here’s What You Should Know
Key Learnings from individuals who have successfully negotiated to work 4 days a week in an organization where everyone else still works 5 days a week.
US News & World Report: Press Mention
If you've made it to the second round of interviews, prepare to go beyond superficialities to show you're the right fit for the job. Check out advice from top Career Coaches like Jess Wass.
How to Better Hold People Accountable
The next time your expectations aren’t met with a work project, use the Accountability Checklist to help you get to the root cause of the disconnect and resolve the issue long term. Because the only thing worse than being disappointed once, is being disappointed twice and then that’s on you.
Wall Street Journal: The Art of Quitting Early on Fridays
Tips from Career Coach Jess Wass on how to make space for Summer Fridays as mentioned in the Wall Street Journal article “The Art of Quitting Early on Fridays (and Not Freaking Out the Boss)”.
How Managers Can Make Time for More Strategic Work
Why does our important strategic work always get bumped like Matt Damon on Jimmy Kimmel? The Eisenhower Matrix can provide some insight into how to make more space for the work that matters.
Psychology Today: Lonely at the Top - Intersectionality’s Impact on Leadership
Women with multiple marginalized identities face more cognitive and emotional overload when navigating the challenges of leadership.
I’m a Quitter and You Should Be Too
Being a quitter is often used as a derogatory term, but in reality it should be celebrated for what it is, an important skill. I’m proud to be a quitter and you should be too.
Welcome to the Jungle: How to Showcase Curiosity During a Job Interview
I had the pleasure to talk with “Welcome to the Jungle” and share my tips for how to set yourself apart in the interview process by demonstrating your curiosity.
Please Don't Refer to Me as "Half" Black
The unintended impact of using fractional terms like"half Black" or "half Jewish" to describe multiracial people…
Interview with “Welcome to the Jungle”: The layoff taboo- how to talk about it in an interview
Have you ever been laid off? If so, you’ve also probably experienced the anxiety of how to talk about it when you interview for your next role.
The Hustle: Self-Motivation - How to Inspire Yourself to Reach Your Goals
In this article on The Hustle, myself and a few other experts share their tips for motivating yourself.
What We Get Wrong About Creating Influential Presentations
Many of us spend too much time trying to create the most beautiful presentation at the expense of getting the right information in the deck. There are three main questions to ask to help you build more influential presentations.
“Call Me Curious” Podcast: Is it Time to Quit Your Job?
In this episode of the “Call Me Curious” podcast titled “Is it Time to Quit Your Job?”, hosts Nikki and Malone talk with a career coach, Jess Wass, as well as a positive psychology expert to help you decide whether it's time to give notice.
The Truth About Making a Career Change
Switching careers brings specific challenges that are different from your normal job search process. Here I break down the truth about making a career switch and share advice both from myself and a client who also successfully made a career change.
How to Embrace the Idea of “Play” in Your Work Routine
Children aren’t the only ones who can benefit from engaging in play. Adults too can use this activity as a way of furthering their development. In this case, play enables us to learn how to be present and adopt a beginner’s mindset.
Why You Need to Give Yourself a Break This Year
The biggest productivity secret you are missing out on is to “do less”. In particular, incorporating rest into your work routine may be exactly what you need to hit your goals this year.
The Top 5 Productivity Strategies I Use Every Day
These 5 strategies work seamlessly together to help me get more done with less stress. More importantly, they don’t require new tools, software, or a complete personality change to implement.
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