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Start Positioning Your Career for 2027 Now

By Brenda Goburn Smith / April 26, 2026 / Comments Off on Start Positioning Your Career for 2027 Now

This summer, while you lie in that lounge chair or on the beach, possibly with sand in your toes as you gaze into the distance, will you imagine your future, your career in 2027? Think about where you are now. What do you want for your future? What do you have to offer to an…

Stop. Back Away from the Keyboard. Before You Update Your Resume, Know Who You Are.

By Brenda Goburn Smith / March 9, 2026 / Comments Off on Stop. Back Away from the Keyboard. Before You Update Your Resume, Know Who You Are.

You’re staring at a blank document. Cursor blinking. You know you need to update your resume, but the words won’t come. Or worse, they come out sounding like everyone else’s resume. Generic. Forgettable. Nothing like the talented professional your colleagues know you to be. If this sounds familiar, I want you to know something: You’re…

If You’re 40-47, You’re Likely at the Peak of Your Career. But Are You Prepared for What’s Next?

By Brenda Goburn Smith / December 16, 2025 / Comments Off on If You’re 40-47, You’re Likely at the Peak of Your Career. But Are You Prepared for What’s Next?

If you’re between 40 and 47, you’re likely in the strongest season of your career. You’ve built expertise. You’re known for something. You’ve earned a reputation. But here’s the real question: What’s your plan for the next 10–15 years of work? Even at 50, most professionals are still vibrant, capable, and contributing at a high…

Is it Time to Recalibrate Your Career?

By Brenda Goburn Smith / December 3, 2025 / Comments Off on Is it Time to Recalibrate Your Career?

You have a job. You show up. You do good work. You’re moving forward… right? Maybe not. Having a job and building a career that actually fits who you are now—those are two very different things. And if you’ve been operating on autopilot, convinced that simply having employment equals progress, it might be time to…

Are You Being Strategic Enough About Your Career?

By Brenda Goburn Smith / November 16, 2025 / Comments Off on Are You Being Strategic Enough About Your Career?

If you’ve ever thought, “I should be more strategic about my career,” this is your moment. Was it just yesterday? You had your cup of coffee in hand, staring into space as thoughts bounced from one to another about today’s workplace, recent organizational restructuring, how industries are evolving, the impact of AI, and what could…

Capture Your Career Accomplishments Now

By Brenda Goburn Smith / September 12, 2025 / Comments Off on Capture Your Career Accomplishments Now

In the busyness of your workday, it’s easy for your achievements to slip through the cracks. They are valuable evidence of your accomplishments. Documenting them consistently is one of the smartest habits you can build for supporting career analysis, boosting confidence for performance reviews, and making career transitions smoother. To thrive in today’s rapidly changing…

Are You Thinking About Leaving Your Job?

By Brenda Goburn Smith / December 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Are You Thinking About Leaving Your Job?

It is comforting to have a regular paycheck and a familiar job. However, more and more professionals are contemplating looking for or actively seeking a new job. According to new Gallup data, that is about 55% of the workforce. The survey also said the number of workers who are extremely satisfied with their current position…

Don’t Get Left Behind – Protect Your Career Despite the AI Revolution

By Brenda Goburn Smith / February 23, 2024 / Comments Off on Don’t Get Left Behind – Protect Your Career Despite the AI Revolution

Proactively manage your career and stay ahead of AI. We often hear that AI is coming for your job and career. You should take a deep breath and think proactively about your future, career, and work in general. Do you remember the introduction of ATMs many years ago? Who would have thought walking up to…

You Are the CEO of Your Career

By Brenda Goburn Smith / November 6, 2023 / Comments Off on You Are the CEO of Your Career

Let’s talk about something you already know but maybe haven’t said out loud yet. If you’re waiting for your employer to map out the next step in your career, you’re going to be waiting a long time. I’m not saying this to be harsh. I’m saying it because it’s true, and pretending otherwise doesn’t serve…

This Season of Change is the New Normal

By Brenda Goburn Smith / June 20, 2022 / Comments Off on This Season of Change is the New Normal

Yes, change happens; it’s inevitable and part of the process of living. Few things remain the same.  Change can be positive or negative. The only thing you can do is to learn how to cope with and to manage it when it appears. The world of work has drastically changed how and where work is…