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March 2, 2025

Navigating Change with More Ease: Key Insights from ‘Who Moved My Cheese?’

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Mentorship isn’t just a buzzword; it can be a growth supercharger for both the mentor and the mentee!
In this week’s post, I dive into what sets mentorship apart from coaching or consulting, the benefits and why mentorship is the career-enhancing move you’ll wish you’d made sooner!
Here’s even more proof of mentorship benefits, backed by research:
👏 25% of employees using a mentoring program experienced a salary grade change.
👏 Mentors were promoted six times more often and mentees five times more often than those not in mentoring programs.
👏 84% of Fortune 500 companies implement mentoring programs, underscoring the value placed on mentorship at the highest corporate levels.
👏 97% of individuals with mentors report finding the experience valuable.
👏89% of mentors express a strong intention to mentor others in the future.
Source: Guider Handbook
To learn more, check out the full post (link in bio)
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Whether it’s seeking professional development opportunities, fair compensation or more responsibility, the very idea of self-advocacy can trigger a range of emotions from dread to full-blown panic.
Many of us are taught to work hard and let the results speak for themselves, but the truth is that self-advocacy is an essential skill to have for work AND life but it requires practice and consistency.
In this week’s post, I share some practical tips from experts:
1. Start Small and Practice: Begin with low-risk asks, like presenting solutions to obstacles, to build confidence for bigger requests over time.
2. Make Empathy Your Advantage: Frame your request in a way that benefits both you and the other person, showing how it solves a problem for both sides.
3. Team Up: Collaborate with a mentor, coach, or peers when asking for bigger things, as a proposal backed by multiple voices carries more weight and credibility.
For more, check out the full post which includes a podcast for more tips.
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A little Career Insight inspo for the week…🥰

So what does cheese have to do with career insights? 🧀 Trust me, a LOT more than you’d think!
I can’t quite pinpoint the exact moment I first picked up the book Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson, but I can tell you this—it’s one of those timeless reads that everyone should dive into at least once in their career.
In a world where change is the only constant, this book is a quick and fun read that packs a powerful punch. You can breeze through it in just an hour (yes, really!) and even read it to your kids.
In fact, my son read it, and we had some really cool conversations about what resonated with him as he gets ready for some big changes post-high school.
If you are feeling a bit of change fatigue at work or in life, click the link in my bio to learn how to navigate it with more ease.
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A little Career Insight Studio inspo for the week…
#womensupportingwomen #workingmom #intentions

Welcome to the “Life Lately” post where I share a mix of professional insights and personal updates.
Two months into 2025 and it’s been a lot! I came across a quote from @womanceosayings that reminded me that sometimes it’s the small things that can be our sanity savers.
“Romanticize your life, take pretty pictures, feel like the main character, light up a candle, read books, go for a walk, dance to your favorite music, buy yourself presents, do whatever you want, be happy—this is your life, don’t let anyone take it from you.”
I’ve realized just how much having little things to look forward to has provided a mood boost in both my work and personal life.
Here’s a brief roundup of some of the highlights so far…
Work Life:
🌟 Mentor sessions with Women leaders at work – such a fun way to make new connections AND come away with valuable insights from their career journeys.
📚 Marketing Learning Summit: A day full of learning and networking, despite snowy weather.
🍻 Brainstorming with my team about professional development topics at a cool place called @blackbottlebellevue
Family Time:
🇨🇦Long weekend visit with Mia in Vancouver, BC—film festivals and getting to see her college life in Canada.
🏂 Dylan’s snowy adventure at Mt. Hood, a wrap up to
swim season and planning our LAST spring break with him as a senior!
Friends:
💕 Valentine’s Lunch for Senior High School Moms hosted by the talented Jill Baricevic
🎉 Birthday concert celebration for my friend Connie with blast from the past 80’s music
📈 Attended an inspirational LinkedIn Webinar hosted by my dear friend @billdolan_spiritmedia
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