You are a smart and accomplished executive but let’s face it the job search is hard even for the best of us.

That is because the standard job search process doesn’t work.

You hop online and apply to jobs that range from interesting to somewhat interesting to why not. If you’re lucky you might get a few interviews but they aren’t at companies you are excited about.

But for the most part, you don’t hear back from anyone and it destroys your confidence.

Don’t worry, there is nothing wrong with you. It’s just the nature of an ineffective job search process.

You can’t complain your way out of a bad situation. While it is easy to complain, it doesn’t get you out of that bad situation. It just keeps you stuck there and makes you feel worse. If you find yourself complaining about someone or a situation at work or at home here are two strategies to help you move forward.

A note on leaving your comfort zone.

Best-selling author Ryan Holiday recently shared the book he read that sparked his journey to leave his cushy yet soul-crushing marketing job to become a writer.

Team morale is down, as a leader what are you going to do?

As a full-time working parent, it is hard to fit in a job search. Here is how to achieve more focus and become more productive.

Interviews are stressful, high-pressure situations. What can you do to prepare yourself for the challenge?

Are you playing it too safe in your career? And if so, do you know why?

n this interview, I speak with Patrice Keitt, JD, PCC, Executive Coach, and Partner at Clear Path Executive Coaching based in New York City. Her clients include executives, emerging leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to develop their leadership skills in order to make meaningful changes in their organizations and lives.

We talk about her career path from big law associate, to the luxury fashion industry, to becoming an executive coach and certified mindfulness, meditation, and yoga instructor. And more specifically how her mindfulness practice helped her successfully navigate her career pivots.

If you have ever dreamed of working for the NFL or any other professional sports league or if you are a young professional looking to make a career change and are wondering how to do it then this interview is for you.

Who is this for?

Executives who want to learn how to attract the attention of an executive recruiter in their industry.

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It's hard to tell your career story when you are so close to it.

What does it take for first-generation law students to achieve their dream of becoming lawyers, judges, and policy change-makers?

What is the hidden benefit of networking that most executives overlook? This has nothing to do with job seeking.

As the saying goes, "The best time to look for a job is when you don't need one." Yet a common mistake most job seekers make is that they wait until they need a job to look for one.

If you are currently on the job search or thinking about making a career change how do you navigate this difficult time period? If you are happily employed but worried about a recession how do you make yourself recession-proof?

Does this sound familiar to you? Are you at that moment in your career where you are wondering what you want to do next? Do you feel distracted by all the options? Do you feel like you aren't making the progress you want to be making in your career? Are you too busy to focus on your job and your career?

Small steps lead to big changes.

While big steps can keep us stuck.

It is common to start your career change journey feeling stuck because you think you have to go from your current job to your dream job in one step.

One of the most important lessons I've learned through my career change journey is that if left to think about things by myself I would spend an eternity over analyzing what I wanted, making half-hearted attempts at a career change, and letting my fear, insecurity, and doubt stop me from making any meaningful progress.