by Karyn | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
I live near a beautiful pond set in the heart of the city. There’s a walking path around it, and I’ve worn a track in the asphalt as I’ve circled it over and over again. Last summer my pond was sad. It looked ‘kind of’ ok – sort of an overgrown, wizened,...
by Karyn | Jun 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
All great products benefit from continual refinement and refresh – people are no exception. Adding new features, following new interests, applying established skills to new uses. Where there’s a version 1.0, there can be a version 2.0! Where’s there’s a version...
by Karyn | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
Last week I had an ‘aha’ moment between family nostalgia and coaching work. Fodder for a newsletter article – here I am to share. My cousin found all the eulogies from my lovely Grandma’s funeral held nearly 25 years ago. As I re-read my words, and those of my...
by Karyn | Dec 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Feeling exhausted? You’re not alone. I’m on the phone all day with responsible people – just like you – who are busily living up to their commitments and leading others in doing the same. In some aspect of your daily life (probably in all aspects),...
by Karyn | Oct 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
The leaves in Chicago are simply stunning right now and I am really appreciating the restorative power of the trees in the park outside my building. Wanted to send over some short prompts – which you may have even received from me before – to encourage...
So glad you landed here. I'm Karyn, a professional development coach. My passion is helping people find joy and success in their worklife. These blog posts started as a way to share with you some of the common threads that I see in my coaching practice because I think you'll connect to the shared experience. I do my best to offer you something to ponder and give you a boost. If you want to learn more about me, check out my
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