Karen Kelloway

I never thought I’d be in the category of a grey-beard, but if I was one of SabrTech Inc.’s employees, that’s where I’d land … View Progress Article

Get That Good Feeling Buzz Back It can happen. You raise your hand and step forward, delving into a cause you initially felt good about. But then months later, you hear yourself complaining about having to attend yet another meeting, give up yet another evening or spend time on yet another seemingly insignificant task. What went wrong? In my career book, NAIL IT!® Six Steps to Transform Your Career, I talk about some of the elements that can lead to career burn-out. And guess what the biggest culprit is? Taking on something that isn’t aligned with your values. Volunteerism is
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Have you ever thought about how you could tune into your energy level as a way to stay in the zone? Being aware of how we get our energy and then expend our energy is a big part of staying in the zone. If you’re feeling drained and a bit testy at times, you may want to think about how you can recharge in a way that works for you. So how do we get our energy? If you’re someone who prefers to be inward focused and enjoys quiet and time to think, then plan pockets of your day to
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A New Year’s Jump to Get On Path Hello and Happy Holidays! Here’s a special to help Jump Start your New Year. Start your New Year knowing you have support to create a plan and build momentum for a successful 2014. Could you use a good dose of energy-boosting, values-aligning, personalized strategizing and creation of your best 2014 career path? I’m offering a mini NAIL IT!® career management program to Jump Start the New Year. Spend three sessions with me using my trademarked program to create a career strategy that aligns with your values, personal vision and organization’s goals. This mini program includes three (3) hours of
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You aren’t always going to like everyone you work with. I’ve known this for a while. This truth goes against a deeply engrained belief I have that the opposite should be true. But the fact is, we just don’t. So how can you still hum along in your work environment when you’re distracted by these ‘others’ who just seem to be planted there to get in the way of your fully aligned career bliss? My daughter, who started primary this year, has already run up against this conundrum. She has to play with children she doesn’t necessarily want to play
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We all crave that exhilarating feeling of summer fun. Now that it’s back to work, many are wondering how to press the reset button. Try out the questions I pose in my HR tips column for Progress Magazine: “How to move beyond summer brain” Progress Magazine, September 2013

There is a lot of sadness and tragedy lately in the news. There’s always sadness and tragedy if you look for it, but lately it’s felt much too close. Continue reading →

I get beeped at a lot. Usually when I’m attempting to make a left turn. The kind where there’s no arrow and I’m hoping a car doesn’t fly out of nowhere and sideswipe me as I brave the open space.  So I tend to be cautious and wait a couple of extra seconds. Other cars don’t like this. On one recent occasion where a driver expressed his dismay, it got kind of awkward.  He followed me through the turn and then ended up pulling into the same parking lot. Turns out he was going to the same recreation facility. I
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