It’s a lightbulb moment when your ideal career path presents itself (at last!). My former client, Nihal Kattar, shares his career story that began with doubt and worry and ended with a dream job as a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator at the Promedica Health Care System.

Nihal and I discuss:

* The trap of taking the first job that falls into your lap

* The secret of Intentionality

* How identifying your strengths and core values can unveil career options

* How to break into the DEI industry

* The variety of DEI career opportunities

In this episode of the CareerSequel podcast, guest Laurie Halter and I get real about the challenges of work-life balance. We discuss:

• Authenticity as your secret weapon
• Navigating your career through divorce
• The gifts of being a single working parent
• Strategies for managing children during remote work
• Confronting your fears

Laurie Halter is the founder of the automobile PR firm, Charisma! Communications, and host of the Carearing Podcast.

Today’s episode eliminates the stress and mystery from writing a cover letter. I answer the pressing question, “Do I HAVE to write one?” (Spoiler Alert: Yes, you (nearly always) do.)

I give you my 3 rules for writing a winning cover letter and walk you through my cover letter recipe. You’ll learn exactly what to say to get yourself noticed and called in for an interview.

Now you can exhale. You’ve got this!