Free Career Advice

Discover free career advice and strategies from Barb Garrison with Internal Groove.

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One Word

Do you spend most of your days pushing yourself from one thing to the next with barely enough time to take a breath in between? Do you feel like you simply don’t have time to stop and pause or listen to your intuition? Here’s a bit of simple advice about how one word can help you get clear about what you really want.

Bad News Surrounding Your Career Isn’t Always Bad | Disrupt Now podcast with Natalie Viglione

Ever been smacked over the head with a cosmic frying pan? It happened to me when I left a prestigious career in search of work I was meant to do. In this podcast, Natalie Viglione and I had a heart-to-heart discussion about navigating the aftermath of career “bad news.” Listen and learn how you can bounce back and step onto the path of a more fulfilling future when the cosmic frying pan strikes.

Motivational Motives

How do you gear up for a new project or task that you aren’t particularly looking forward to? Sometimes we learn ways of motivating ourselves when we’re young that aren’t ideal as we get older. In this nugget, I’ll help you determine if your motivational m.o. could use a little tweaking.

Look Right

Do you get bogged down in negative thinking and noticing all the things you wish you could change in the world? If so, I would love to help you start developing a new perspective. So much can change with just a simple shift in the things you notice. Here’s a quick reminder to help you get started thinking and feeling more positive.

From Self-Doubt and Burned Out to Relief and Freedom | Straight-Up Wellness Podcast with Kate Jaramillo

Do you try to put your health and wellbeing first, but still find yourself feeling tired, resentful, under-appreciated or overwhelmed at the end of the day? If so, you could be leaving out some key components of wellness that often get overlooked. In this podcast, I share some powerful steps to integrate so you can reclaim your energy and re-calibrate your life.

Mind Your Marbles

Do you have trouble honoring healthy boundaries for yourself? If so, you may find yourself building up resentment, or even doing things you regret because of the lack of balance in your life. Here’s a novel way of looking at the effects of not keeping healthy boundaries, and a great perspective on why it’s important.

Power, Grace, and Style

Are you able to navigate challenging situations in your workplace or personal life with grace and style, while also standing in your own power? Creating trust and harmony with effective communication tools can make you an invaluable player on any team. In this little nugget, I’ll outline three tools to help you facilitate win-win situations instead of getting mired in conflict or building resentment.

The Power of One

Feeling overwhelmed or under-enthused about a work project is a recipe for procrastination. However, there is a simple way to get yourself moving. Tap into the power of this one little tool to help jump start your productivity.

Role Call

Do you feel resentful over not being able to enjoy your home and family life due to the demands of your work? If so, I invite you to explore a new perspective that will have you feeling empowered rather than helpless.

I’ve Got You

What is your favorite survival mechanism? It’s the thing you often do when you’re feeling stressed, scared, overwhelmed, emotional or unsure. There is a good reason why we call it a survival mechanism, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best course of action. Here’s why…

Contemplation Integration

How do you feel about doing nothing? If you are someone who is always busy with no time for breaks, get some insight here about why it’s actually beneficial to schedule “do nothing” time into your day.

Say No to the Spin

If you’re spinning your wheels and going nowhere, or spinning your mind and going crazy, there is a simple, easy, tiny, magic word you can use to stop the madness… Here’s how.

Hidden Gifts of Quarantine

Every experience, no matter how difficult, has hidden gems of insight and wisdom to offer. Life is constantly giving us opportunities to learn and grow, so we can ultimately discover hidden gifts. If you’re feeling a little wobbly and uncertain, or if you just need a little reminder, listen in on this perspective reset about how you can begin to uncover your hidden quarantine gifts, and move forward with more hope.