Career Design

01/14/2026

I read the Time cover article this week about how longer life expectancy is quietly reshaping what “aging well” actually means and as a caregiver and as I start to imagine "older" life myself, it really resonated.

For generations, we’ve relied on a simple life structure: school, work, retirement. But with people living longer, healthier lives, that structure often leaves a big question unanswered:

What gives life meaning in these later chapters?

This is the heart of what I’m increasingly drawn to — legacy-focused coaching and reflection. Not about “looking back,” but about staying engaged, connected, purposeful, and aligned with what matters most.

A gentle exercise you might try or share with a parent or loved one:
👉 Ask them what they care about most right now — not what they’ve already done.

I’ll be sharing more thoughtful resources like this as I continue learning and working in this space.



Link to full article in comments.

12/09/2025

This little elf hit me with a truth bomb.

Yesterday, I asked my 12-year-old daughter how she sees me being hard on myself.

Her answer wasn’t about perfection. It wasn’t about mistakes.
It was simply: “You work too much.”

And today Gordon appeared on my desk with a note that read:
“Stop working so much!! RELAX.”

Cue the lump in my throat.

Her perspective was such a clear reminder that the people who love us aren’t watching our productivity...they’re watching our presence.

So here’s a question for you as you look toward 2026:
What do you want your upcoming year to FEEL like?

✨ More relaxed?
✨ More spacious?
✨ More connected?
✨ More aligned with who you really are?

Small shifts today shape the year you’re building tomorrow.

If you’re ready to design a year where your work supports your life, I’d love to help you map it out — right alongside refining the map for my own.

12/08/2025

Self trust?!?
What a cool concept. ❤️❤️

11/17/2025

I came across a post today that really stayed with me:

“It doesn’t make sense to continue wanting something if you’re not willing to do what it takes to get it.
If you don’t want to live the lifestyle, then release yourself from the desire.”

In career conversations, this truth comes up often.
We fall in love with an outcome, but the real question is always:
Do you want the life that comes with it?
The tasks, the pace, the environment, the day-to-day rhythm?

That’s the heart of Career Design—helping people understand their authentic wiring so they can choose a path that feels aligned, sustainable, and meaningful.

If the lifestyle underneath the goal doesn’t match who you are, listen to that. It’s not a roadblock. It’s guidance.

You deserve a career you can actually live and thrive in.

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11/10/2025

Wrapping up this week’s series inspired by The Mel Robbins Podcast with Kelly Gerardi — a conversation filled with courage, perspective, and the freedom to reinvent what’s next.

After more than a decade of preparation, Kelly finally achieved her dream of going to space. But what moved me most wasn’t just the launch, it was what came after. She said that once she’d reached her goal, she had to ask herself, Who am I now?

That question.... Who am I becoming next? — is the creative edge of courage.

At Career Design, we call this the art of reinvention.
You can always reserve the right to rewrite your story.
You don’t need a crisis to change, just curiosity and courage to listen to what’s calling you next.

✨ Reflection:
What dream have you already outgrown?
And what new horizon might be quietly calling you now?

11/05/2025

We hit 60 five-star reviews on Google! ⭐

For a small business like ours, that’s a big milestone — and it means Google will start expanding our reach beyond local searches.

But honestly, the bigger story is what it represents:
Every review came from real conversations, real breakthroughs, and consistent effort, both ours and our clients’.

That’s what Career Design is all about: small steps, intentional action, and the belief that change happens layer by layer.
We’re so grateful for everyone who’s trusted us on your journey! ❤️

11/04/2025

I listened to an episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast featuring Kelly Gerardi — astronaut, researcher, and mom — and it resonated deeply with the work we do at Career Design.

Kelly shared this powerful reminder:

“Ordinary people can make themselves capable of extraordinary things.”

She talked about how she once believed extraordinary lives were reserved for extraordinary people, until she learned to adjust the limiter on her imagination and ask: What would my life look like if every barrier disappeared?

That’s the foundation of clarity and courage. It’s not about certainty. It’s about giving yourself permission to imagine something more — and then taking one small step toward it.

✨ Reflection:
Where have you decided something isn’t possible for you?
What might change if you loosened that limiter just a little?

10/29/2025

🎉 Big Career Design win today!

A client who was ready for change — and brave enough to pursue it — just landed an offer from his #1 target company after making a full career pivot from retail into operations at a Fortune 500.

We started by taking a step back to do the real work:
getting clear on his strengths, values, and what kind of company would truly fit.
That clarity made every next step — résumé, strategy, interviews — more confident and focused.

This morning he thought he’d be applying for more jobs…
This afternoon he was celebrating his dream offer. 💫❤️

That’s the power of clarity and courage working together.

10/17/2025

06/25/2025

I cried big tears today. Lots of them! Sometimes it just hits you!

As your child packs for college, you might be feeling more than pride — maybe grief, sadness, even disorientation.

You’re not alone.
This is a big emotional shift — and it’s also a powerful invitation.

👉 To rediscover who you are
👉 To reignite your passions
👉 To find work that gives you meaning and purpose again

At Career Design, we help parents who are navigating this bittersweet transition reconnect with themselves, AND step into a fulfilling next chapter.

❤️ You’ve supported your child’s journey. Now it’s time to honor yours.

If you’re ready to explore what’s next, we’re here to help.

06/10/2025

“👣 ‘Don’t be afraid.’

These were three tiny words Bridger, a 3‑year‑old, whispered to himself as he bravely walked into pitch darkness to get help and save his great‑grandmother—reminding us all that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but taking action…despite it.

Career changes often feel like standing at the edge of an unseen path. But like Bridger, we can light our way by saying, ‘Don’t be afraid.’ Whether you’ve been wrestling with doubt or stuck in a comfort zone, today’s the day to step forward. You never know who—and what—you might save, starting with yourself.

🎥 Watch the full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/how-a-toddlers-brave-walk-into-the-darkness-to-get-help-inspired-his-family/

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A little boy walked into the darkness to get help for his great-grandmother. His mantra that night is now inspiring his family. Steve Hartman has the story "On the Road."

02/04/2025

You’re not alone! Find and USE your community. It’s so important for , , , you name it!Reach out if I can help you find a sense of . We all deserve to feel that sense of belonging. ❤️ # careerdesign