Posts by Kim Martin

While at my hair salon appointment recently, I struck up a conversation with a fellow customer, where she began detailing to me her struggles while living through a home renovation. She vented about cost overruns, delays, and frustrations from every step of the process. The hairdresser working on my hair leaned in and whispered to…

Growing up, investing was never a topic of discussion in my household. We talked politics, not portfolios. But as I hit the milestone of turning 30, a realization struck me—I needed to take charge of my financial future. This realization led me to a brief yet enlightening experience at a financial planning firm. I started…

Have you ever wondered why we believe the grass is always greener on the other side? It’s a common trap, convincing ourselves that different partners, jobs, or bosses would solve everything. But the truth is, while change brings improvements, it often brings new challenges that could be worse. It’s time to confront the possibility that…

Have you ever heard the saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”? But what does it truly mean? Well…who are your 5 people? Take a moment to think about the five people you spend the most time with. Maybe they are friends, family members, colleagues, or mentors.…

The job market isn’t as hot as it once was, and many companies are doing layoffs in light of declining revenues, so what should you do right now? Be proactive. Update your resume and LinkedIn profile; as well as, expand your network with those in your industry and executive search firms. Think about your career goals…

How often are you a good listener? I mean, a really good listener? I recently read a newsletter by Dina Kaplan of The Path, and she hit on something I’ve recently caught myself doing. In truth, effective communication is all about being a good listener, which means letting others share their stories without interrupting or…

I enjoy reading Seth Godin’s blogs because he takes something simple and writes about it in a way that causes me to think about my life and career differently. Here’s a quick example… An event or a journey? They’re easy to confuse. An event happens at date certain, then it’s over, nothing more to be…

Here we are at the end of February; it’s the beginning of the new year, and quite frankly…you are just not feeling it. Maybe it’s the post-holiday/pre-Spring slump, but your heart is not as in it as it used to be. Your responsibilities feel like the same old routine day after day. So the question…

You’ve done all the right things in your role over the last year. You’ve also handled your annual review well – controlled your emotions, actively listened, and remained curious while hearing feedback on your performance. Great news, the feedback from your boss was very positive, and you even asked for a raise; however, you are…