Our Lives, Our Work

We all spend a significant portion of our lives at work.  Our jobs become dimensions of our overall identity and can bring significant richness to our lives.  On the other hand, our work — and the environments where we work — will, at times, create major stress that impacts us and our families. The world of work is quite complex these days;  and for some individuals it leads to intense anxieties, concerns about self-worth, or worries that a particular job/career is leading them down a path that has less and less meaning. This can be overwhelming especially when financial issues affect any decision to change course. Career counseling is one avenue to help an individual gain clarity, recognize choices and mobilize for action. This is an area of psychology that has intrigued me for many years. I myself have had numerous career paths and therefore fully understand the potential roadblocks, even fears that people face.  

Over the past decades I have coached 100s of employees, managers and leaders at a wide variety of different organizations and companies. Sometimes I am asked to assist a high potential leader actualize his or her best competencies. Other times, I have been asked to help clients change specific behaviors that are blocking success, reducing happiness at work, and preventing them from collaborating with colleagues. Gaining self-awareness at work and learning to reduce conflicts are skills that everyone can learn.

Coaching can be conducted in my office or, as I have done many times, via confidential, web-based channels and the telephone. I am also more than willing to speak with your supervisor or Human Resources representative should that help shed light on current issues. As a licensed psychologist I have access to relevant assessments that can provide feedback on your behavioral style and use of emotional intelligence at work.