In today’s fast-paced and unpredictable business landscape, characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA), organizations need to adapt and evolve to thrive. To navigate this challenging environment successfully, organizations must...
Your business is in its stride, revenue is better than ever and everything seems to be going smoothly. Then, all of a sudden, you lose a big client or investors get cold feet. “Reorganization” and even “downsizing” are being discussed. It’s clear there will be...
Have you ever been laid off? If your answer is “yes,” then you may have seen VUCA first-hand. VUCA stands for volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity in a work environment. To manage how you deal with these factors, it might be valuable to take a quick...
You’ve no doubt experienced some changes in our post-pandemic era: inflation, the housing market, rising prices of consumer goods . . . today’s world is rapidly changing. Because of these changes, VUCA might be an acronym you’ve seen before, especially if you work in...
If you’re reaching out to a career coach for help you likely understand there’s something to gain. (Or, at least you are curious enough to learn more.) Crosworks coaches are experienced, certified professionals and will help you find things in yourself that you may...
You’ve decided that your career is vital to your happiness and that meeting with a career coach will be valuable. You’ve had an introductory phone call and now’s the time for your first meeting with your new coach. Congratulations! That’s a monumental first step! Now,...
Before engaging in a conversation with a career coach, it’s important to know what a career coach is and isn’t. A career coach is not synonymous with a counselor or recruiter. Counselors are trained in areas of mental health and recruiters are focused on filling...
Our strengths and weaknesses become more powerful when we are aware of, can clearly articulate them and leverage them toward growth. One way to gain awareness and effectively utilize strengths and weaknesses is to gain the objective expertise of a career coach. Here...
In celebration of National Wellness Month, Crosworks welcomes Rebecca Hellmann as a guest blogger. Rebecca is a mindfulness and self-compassion teacher based in Columbus, Ohio. She, too, has assessed her career and moved from the world of corporate marketing to...
August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on the importance of taking care of our physical, mental and emotional health. While this month serves as a reminder to prioritize our well-being, it’s important to do so throughout the year. At Crosworks, we...