Posts by Kim Martin
Building a Tactical Action Plan for Your Ambitions
Having a vision for your life or career is powerful, but vision alone won’t carry you forward. It’s the spark that gets you dreaming, but without structure and momentum, even the most exciting ideas can stall out in overwhelm. Many high-achieving women have no shortage of ambition, what’s often missing is a bridge between inspiration…
Read MoreYou Deserve to Feel at Home in Your Career
So many of us have been conditioned to believe that work is supposed to feel hard, draining, or disconnected from who we really are. We’re told that discomfort is the price of success and that hustle equals worth. But here’s a quiet truth that deserves to be louder: you’re allowed to feel at home in…
Read MoreThe Small Wins That Change Everything
We tend to think of transformation as this massive, all-at-once event; a new job, a big promotion, a total reinvention. But the most meaningful changes rarely look like breakthroughs at the moment. They usually begin as small, almost invisible wins: These moments are easy to overlook, but they often spark something much bigger. When you’re…
Read MoreSet Career Goals That Actually Stick
Every year, I work with professionals who start off full of excitement and big ambitions, only to feel deflated months later when things haven’t gone as planned. It’s not because they’re unmotivated or lacking talent. More often than not, their goals were either too vague, too overwhelming, or not connected to what they truly wanted.…
Read MoreUsing the Energy of Summer to Reconnect with Your Ambition
There’s something about summer that shifts our rhythm. The light lingers longer, our schedules flex a bit more, and there’s a natural rise in energy. Rather than seeing this season as a break from your career focus, I invite you to see it as an opportunity to reconnect with the part of you that’s ambitious,…
Read MoreRedefining Success for Women Who Lead Differently
For a long time, leadership was defined by volume, the loudest voice in the room, the most commanding presence, the boldest declarations. But that version of leadership has never told the full story, especially for women who lead differently. I work with women every day who bring empathy, deep listening, collaboration, and quiet confidence to…
Read MoreReflections for Women at a Career Crossroads
There comes a moment in many women’s careers when the pace slows long enough to ask a powerful question: Is this still what I want? Maybe you’ve built a solid career; you’ve climbed the ladder, checked the boxes, and earned the title. But something deeper is nudging you forward. That quiet voice isn’t doubt; it’s…
Read MoreWisdom Unlocked: Career Lessons from Leading Women
1. Please introduce yourself and your current role. I’m Renee Hauch, a Principal in the Media, Entertainment & Communications Practice at JM Search. I specialize in developing business and leading executive searches for C-Suite and senior leadership roles in the media and entertainment sectors, as well as with private equity-backed tech companies. 2. How did your career…
Read MoreFrom Reactive to Proactive: Rewiring Your Mindset for Success
Most of us spend our days in reaction mode — answering emails, tackling urgent tasks, and putting out fires — without stopping to ask if our actions are actually moving us forward. But real success doesn’t come from just keeping up; it comes from intentionally shaping how we spend our time and energy. Shifting from…
Read MoreUnlocking Wisdom: Why Sharing Career Journeys Matters
As an executive coach, I’ve had the privilege of supporting leaders through career shifts, pivotal decisions, and moments that truly define their professional paths. I’ve been fortunate to help people navigate everything from the challenges of managing change to the opportunities that come with taking bold risks. But even with all my experience, I know…
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