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How to be Ambitious (and still follow Jesus)
Sometimes life's most important lessons come from unexpected places and how to be ambitious was one of those lessons for me. In the vast hellscape that is children's television programming, one show always stood out to me as the most painful to watch. No greater love has a mother for her children than to watch Thomas the Tank Engine with them. Calliou is a close second … and … [Read more...] about How to be Ambitious (and still follow Jesus)
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome- Part 2
Last month I talked about my struggle with Impostor Syndrome – the roots of which I can trace back to my childhood. Overcoming Impostor Syndrome has become the work of this season of my life. To recap: The Impostor Syndrome is a collection of feelings of inadequacy and fraudulence that keep us from internalizing our successes; it is chronic self-doubt despite evidence to the contrary. … [Read more...] about Overcoming Impostor Syndrome- Part 2
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome- Part 1
Unless you've been hiding under a rock the past few years, you've probably heard of Impostor Syndrome. Everyone I've talked to about this topic can usually identify some kind of "impostor" experience. Overcoming Impostor Syndrome, I've decided, is going to be what I tackle as I enter this 5th decade of life. It's my hope that sharing my story in this 2-part series can help someone else on their … [Read more...] about Overcoming Impostor Syndrome- Part 1
Balancing a Career and a New Relationship
Whether you're in a relationship, want to be in a relationship, getting over a relationship, or avoiding them completely, everyone seems to have something to say about them. One thing we often don't discuss, however, in the midst of the hearts and flowers, is how you will balance this relationship with your career. Careers and New Relationships Most of the literature you find on career and … [Read more...] about Balancing a Career and a New Relationship
When your nonprofit job fails to live up to your expectations
People who are drawn to meaningful work are often drawn to the nonprofit sector. I am inspired on the daily by my coworkers and interviewees who have made (or are hoping to make) a career that serves the greater good. However, spending any amount of time in a nonprofit organization of ANY kind and you will find that burnout and turnover is high. There are many things that can cause us to … [Read more...] about When your nonprofit job fails to live up to your expectations
