So much of our time, energy and attention are consumed by the way we earn a living. So it makes sense to find the kind of work we love. Our vocations add purpose and meaning to our lives, yet finding meaningful work can be one of life’s most elusive goals. That’s where I come in...
A unique perspective makes the difference.
More than twenty years of making hiring decisions for Fortune 500 gives me a depth of experience that sets me apart from other career consultants. My HR consulting practice keeps me connected to workplace and job market issues, a unique perspective adds invaluable insights to the career advice I’m able to offer my clients.
Positive Psychology
I hold a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where I studied under the movement’s founder, Martin P. Seligman. Positive psychology focuses on matters related to character strengths, intelligence, emotional intelligence, achievement, goal setting, communication and explanatory styles, personality traits and resilience. Simply put, positive psychology is the scientific study of what goes right in life. It takes seriously the things that make life worth living.
The premise of positive psychology is that what is good in life is equally as important as what is what is bad and therefore deserves equal attention. In other words, life involves more than dodging bullets, solving problems and avoiding hassles.
This approach is supported by substantial research indicating that people who identify and utilize their strengths in new and different ways have the most potential to flourish and excel. The tenants of positive psychology also serve as the basis for the highly successful movement in “strengths-based management.”
By focusing at the intersection of one’s strengths and interests – your character strengths and virtues, talents, intelligence, motivation, perseverance, well-being, positive emotions and passions – I can help determine your best career path. My method is thorough, thoughtful and creative. It’s not for everyone. It is for people who value careful, critical and creative analysis of their career development and potential.
Discover, Define, Design
My career process comprises three steps:
1. Discover – Discover your strengths
2. Define – Define yourself
3. Design – Design your career path
Discovery & Assessment Tools
I use a variety of assessment tools, including University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center assessments and Myers-Briggs to identify strengths, talents and personality traits. The results, along with a skilled interpretation give clients a vocabulary for describing themselves and beginning a meaningful process of self-exploration. The goal is to identify and leverage strengths in new and different ways.