One of my cats recently made her feelings very clear when my partner didn’t clean the litter box fast enough… by pooping on his bed. Effective? Sure. Productive? Not so much. At work, we sometimes do the same thing—except instead of actual poop, we drop unfiltered complaints, frustration, or negativity onto our manager’s lap. The […]

Everyone is just doing their job. But sometimes, those jobs can unintentionally clash—and that’s where things get tricky. I was recently talking to a career coaching client who shared an interesting challenge she’s facing at work. Her company’s customer support team really likes her. So much so that they keep sending her support tickets and […]

I’ve gotten pretty good at inviting myself to parties and events—especially the ones I wasn’t originally invited to. Whenever I overheard an interesting conversation (I’m a fantastic eavesdropper, by the way), I’d casually say, “Oh, can I join?” Usually in a public enough setting that it was hard for them to say no. I know […]

When a client graduates from my coaching, I ask if they’d be willing to give me a short testimonial at the end of their last session. So far all of my clients have said yes. This testimonial is transcribed by the client’s request to preserve anonymity. Rachel: What specific goals or challenges were you hoping to […]

We’ve all been there—those days when exhaustion hits hard, but work still needs to get done. Whether it’s from back-to-back meetings, life outside of work, or sleepless nights, working while exhausted is something we all face from time to time. But how do you get through it without completely draining your energy or burning out? […]

Let’s be honest—feeling overwhelmed has become the default for many of us. With never-ending to-do lists, deadlines, and responsibilities, it can feel impossible to catch up. But what if the secret to handling all that chaos isn’t in doing more, but in doing less? This past week was ‘co-working’ week for me. My entire team […]

I’m currently getting certified in ‘Health Mindset Coaching’, a curriculum written and taught by a PhD in behavioral science Dr. Kasey Joe. This is a series of posts about what I’m learning and how you can use the science of behavior change to help make positive changes in your life and career. What is mindset […]

From difficulty focusing to anxiety to chronic fatigue — if you’re struggling with mental health at work, you’re not alone. And it doesn’t have to be this way. Have you ever thought to yourself, “man I suck.”  How about “why am I so bad at everything!” Or “I’m just not good enough.” If you’ve ever […]