27 hours in Pittsburgh
I flew to Pittsburgh on Wednesday this week in order to give two speeches on Thursday. They both went well, though they had a very …Read More
Category Archives: Career
What changes and what does not
On Facebook, people often mark the birthdays of their eldest children with memories of becoming a parent for the first time. Sometimes there are baby …Read More
Reader question: If starting a family is in my future, what should I do now?
Our reader question today comes from Caitlin, who is getting married this fall. She and her soon-to-be husband would like to start a family soon. …Read More
Reader question: I am unhappy in my job. What should I do with my life?
Our reader question this week comes from a woman we will call Wanda. She works full-time for a smallish firm, managing HR (among other things). …Read More
It is only a season
In a recent post, I asked for time management tips from accountants on how they handle busy season. I collected a lot of great tips, …Read More
Thoughts on public speaking as craft
I am writing this from a hotel room in Toronto, where I gave a speech. A highlight for me was signing 300 copies of I …Read More
No cabin needed: How to write a book in 3 months while living your normal life
Writing a book seems like a big, intimidating project. But the truth is that it is a project like any other. There are ways to …Read More
Reader question: Flexible, well-paid job or an interesting job?
Our reader question this week comes from a woman with two young children who works in technology. Her high-paying job allowed her to work from …Read More
Can I volunteer at school? – Working Mother Sticky Situations Videos
Last April, I recorded several videos with Working Mother magazine about "sticky situations" working parents face. I am happy to be able to share them …Read More
Do flexible schedules lead to loneliness?
Thanks to alert readers who sent me a recent New York Times article by Cristobal Young called "You don’t need more free time." The thesis, …Read More
Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done