work – The Confident Career

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September 15, 2026 Julie Shenkman

Success Doesn’t Look Like It Used To, and That’s a Good Thing

For decades, career success had a familiar shape: climb the ladder, collect bigger titles, and measure your progress by how quickly you moved up. But if the next promotion does not excite you as much as you think it should,

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September 30, 2025 Julie Shenkman

From Silent to Seen: Learning to Share Your Wins

Too often, talented professionals stay quiet about their successes. They assume hard work will be noticed on its own, that dedication alone will lead to recognition, promotions, and opportunities. But in reality, staying silent often means being overlooked. Visibility is

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August 27, 2024 Julie Shenkman

Is Anxiety Holding You Back at Work?

Anxiety is a word that many of us are all too familiar with. If you experience anxiety especially in the workplace, you’re not alone. It can creep in during a big presentation, linger during meetings, or hover over your desk

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May 28, 2024 Julie Shenkman

Variety is the Key to a Healthy Career

Imagine waking up every day with a sense of excitement and anticipation for the work ahead. This feeling is often a hallmark of a healthy and fulfilling career, one where variety plays a pivotal role. Embracing diverse experiences, seeking new

May 9, 2024 Julie Shenkman

How Being Over-Confident Can Sabotage You

Confidence is often celebrated as a vital trait in the business world, fostering innovation, driving ambition, and inspiring others. However, there exists a delicate balance between healthy confidence and over-confidence, the latter of which can pose significant risks to both

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December 20, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Things To Observe During the Job Interview

We’ve all read the articles and heard about what employers may be paying attention to during the interview process. Body language, being on time, dress code, preparation for those more difficult questions, research of the company background. But what should

October 27, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Thinking About How Your Job Helps Others, Will Help You Feel Motivated

It’s easy to feel isolated in a job. Even in an office full of coworkers or a store full of customers, we can experience that familiar feeling of dread and loneliness as each day blends into the next. We’re often

June 30, 2022 Julie Shenkman

How Saying “No” Can Be Just as Powerful as Saying “Yes” When It Comes to Taking the Next Step in Your Career

We all have learned (or at least heard) that being a “yes person” positively contributes to our mental attitude and social interactions for it makes us more open to opportunities and opinions. However, when you take this behavior too far,

June 16, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Is Admitting You Need a Mental Health Day to Your Boss Going to Hold You Back?

Health and wellness are increasingly important for many organizations and people. They impact our lives and help us enjoy life. And what’s included in health and wellness benefits are expanding. Not only is physical health emphasized but having good mental

June 2, 2022 Julie Shenkman

Are You Settling for Less in Your Career Because You’re Scared?

“There is no passion to be found playing small–in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela Although we call it “comfort zone”, when we’re stuck in it, we no

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