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Climb

This came from something my husband Cass and I talked about, back in December of 2004. You might find a message for you in here. “Cass said I climb stairs to keep going up floors, but I never know which floor I wanted to be on. I only try for the highest floor, which could [...]

7 Reasons for Mid-Career Crisis and 6 Ways to Get Relief

Middlescence is a term that describes a mid-career crisis. This is a phenomenon striking mid-career professionals ages 35-55. Middlescence is similar to adolescence in that this can be a time of both frustration and opportunities for self-discovery. One difference is that “middlescents” are focused on their career futures whereas adolescents tend to be more focused [...]

3 Lessons about Career & Life from a Career Nomad

Slideshow Transcript 1. Slide 1: JC My Life a s a Ca re e r Nom a d: A re s pons e to Britt S te e d’s que s tion, “How did you be com e a n MS L? ” a nd the is s ue of a “tra ditiona l ca [...]

That I Am [Video]

Video of the contest speech… this live performance differs from the transcript in that I had improvised and made reference to the contestants’ who went before me. Have you ever wondered why you believe what you believe about who you are? Do you know how easily you may form beliefs that can direct years – [...]

What Should I Do with My Life and How do I Get There?

… And How Do I Get There? I’m giving a speech in April to a group of postdoctoral scientists at a career forum. The steering committee for the event asked if I could cover the question, “What should I do with my life and how do I get there?” Sure, I said, I can easily [...]