Breakdowns are inevitable. They are more than just a bump in the road. They usually occur when the journey has gotten so bumpy that you’re starting to get nauseous. However they can also happen when you think there is only smooth sailing ahead, when out of nowhere a giant pothole looms in front and before […]
Tales of Reinvention: Karen Quinn
Karen Nedler Quinn is another of the growing group of Corporate Expatriates. Karen’s first novel, The Ivy Chronicles was published in January 2005. That was followed by three more, Wife in the Fast Lane, Holly Would Dream and The Sister Diaries. This July is the debut of Karen’s first work of non-fiction, Testing for Kindergarten. I […]
To Read, Perchance To Smile
I was practicing my elevator pitch for my book on a former colleague today. When I was done he asked me if the book has a happy ending. My reply was easy. Of course it does. I believe in happy endings. In a world that seems overly consumed with the negative and the idea that […]
Pink Slippers On The Reinvention Runway
Last August I wrote a series of posts on my advice to those receiving the dreaded “Pink Slip.” It’s almost a year later and while I believe the economy is starting to turn for the positive, I also think those pink slips will continue for a while longer. Corporations like to use difficult economic times as a […]
Time To Reinvent: Warning Sign #5
You hide all the sharp, pointed objects in your office.You are afraid you might use them on someone.
Time To Reinvent: Warning Sign #1
You catch a glimpse of this really angry face. Her forehead is creased. Her eyes look like tiny daggers are about to shoot out. You can see her teeth clenching even though her lips are sealed shut. You wonder what’s got her so twisted. Could she really not like her job that much? You feel […]
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