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Introducing Online Scheduling!

3/29/2018

Upon the advice of two other small business owners who I think are excellent at what they do (Licensed Esthetician Jennifer Kligman of Rittenhouse Skincare and Holistic Health Coach Katie Gill of KG Wellness), I recently started doing online scheduling and it is really great. (Thanks, Jen & Katie!)

You can sign up for the free initial phone consult, a single session, or a discounted package in a couple of quick, easy steps. You will receive a confirmation email with an option to add the appointment to your calendar as well as a reminder before the session. And if you need to cancel or reschedule, you can easily make changes on your end.

Visit the Scheduling page to sign up anytime!

Vote for Me!!! (Shameless Self Promotion)

2/17/2018

I'm honored to be in the running for the Philly Happening List's choice for Best Career Services 2018. Please vote for me - Rita Friedman, Certified Career Coach! Voting closes by the end of February so get those clicks in! (Please.)

Women And Money Town Hall

1/25/2018

Come out and join me at the first-ever Ladies Get Paid Philadelphia Town Hall on February 6 at The Maas Building! I'll be one of the speakers on a panel that also includes financial experts and small business owners, and there will be an open discussion. Ladies Get Paid is a national career development organization and community that helps women to advocate for themselves at work. I'm looking forward to a lively and constructive conversation with motivated women at all stages of their careers across a wide range of industries. You can buy tickets for the event through Eventbrite ($15 ticket + $2.89 fee) - a bonus: attendees are welcome to bring their kids.

Happy Scientists

1/9/2018

I met postdoctoral researcher Margherita Perillo last month at the ASCB-EMBO Conference where we talked about career decisions that lead to happiness. In addition to the work she does in the lab, Margherita writes a blog for the Committee for Postdocs and Students (COMPASS) and she asked me some questions for her latest article "Three Steps For Scientists In The Pursuit Of Happiness," where she also looked at what the happiest scientist she knows does to stay that way. Regardless of whether you go to work in a lab or an office or a warehouse, she shares some great tips on how to find your right balance and continually push yourself to create the most fulfilling life for yourself.

Happy New Year - Now Get Some Money!!!

1/2/2018

Happy New Year! As so many people start the year ready to dive into a job search - and as many cities (Philly included) develop wage equity legislation - this is a great time to check out some expert advice (mine included) in the article How to Negotiate Salary Without Disclosing Past Earnings.

ASCB EMBO 2017 Meeting

12/4/2017

I'm honored to have been selected as one of the career coaches offering services to participants at the first-ever joint American Society for Cell Biology and the European Molecular Biology Organization at the Philadelphia Convention Center. This exciting event is committed to inclusiveness and the exchange of information and ideas beyond national boundaries.

You’re Worth Every Penny: Strategies to Stop Undervaluing Your Work

10/3/2017

If you're coming to the 2017 Pennsylvania Conference for Women on Tuesday, October 3rd, come join me for my small business roundtable discussion "You’re Worth Every Penny: Strategies to Stop Undervaluing Your Work."

The wage gap between female and male employees persists, but a recent study conducted by Babson College found that even women business owners pay themselves less than their male counterparts. In this roundtable, I will share lessons learned from salary negotiations and share strategies for commanding the price you deserve.

I'm thrilled to be a part of such an exciting program that also includes keynote speakers Michelle Obama, Shonda Rhimes, Brene Brown, Esther Perel, Mayor Jim Kenney, Governor Tom Wolfe, and dozens of other thought leaders and groundbreakers.

How to Feel Better, Happier, More Awake and More Confident at Work — in 10 Easy Steps

9/19/2017

Sound like exactly what you need? Click on over here to the newest article on Mic.com that I've contributed some tips to. Christy Rakoczy has rounded up advice from a range of career experts who want to help you like your work more.

Catch Us Live Or Later

8/9/2017

I've been eagerly anticipating getting to hang out and talk career with one of my favorite employment experts, Kenneth L. Johnson, on his Career Seekers Show airing live today from 4-5pm Eastern on 106.5 WPPM Philadelphia or streaming at https://phillycam.org/radio/listen. You can also tune in later here. Kenneth is a top diversity recruiter and executive search professional, President of East Coast Executives, a frequent contributor to national media pieces, and an in-demand public speaker and trainer, but don't let that scare you off - he's also one of the most down-to-earth and accessible resources in the field.

Finding Your Best Job

8/4/2017

I recently contributed to Christy Rakoczy's piece for Mic. on finding the best jobs for your personality. This is a topic I'm really passionate about, and I feel we need to spend more time thinking critically about our career path in more holistic terms. So far, there's no magic career aptitude test that can tell you what you should be doing with your life, and so it can take a lot of work to find and re-find the answer (which can also change over time).