10 reasons why you should get the Good Job Journal

10 reasons why you should get the Good Job Journal

1. Because you’ve been questioning your career path for a while now and you’re tired of not being able to figure out what to do next; 2. Because you want answers—and the advice of your friends, family, Google and even the HR department are conflicting and confusing; 3.Because you’re ready to design a meaningful career […]

Why I don’t believe in dream jobs

Why I don’t believe in dream jobs

So here’s the thing. I’m a big believer in big dreams—dreams that feel so out-there and completely unattainable from where you’re standing right now. What I don’t believe in? Dream jobs. And this is funny coming from someone who actually worked at her dream job. When I was in high school, I was obsessed with […]

The answer to your career questions

The answer to your career questions

Have you ever found yourself asking: “Is this the right career for me?”“I’m so stressed at my job. Is it time to leave?”“How can I find my passion and purpose at work?”“What’s the next job for me?” I created Good Job: A Meaningful Career Journal so you can find the answers. Through thoughtful questions and creative prompts, […]

My life coaching journey, part 2

My life coaching journey, part 2

Part two of my life coaching journey is the reality of running a coaching business. (Warning: this is another long one.) After training to be a life coach, it took me about two years before deciding to do it full-time. I was coaching while having a standard 8-a.m.-to 6:30-p.m. corporate job. When I left that […]

Tiny joys, simple pleasures

Tiny joys, simple pleasures

I wrote this the day before my birthday—another birthday spent in ECQ lockdown. No outdoor meal in a restaurant. No planned beach trip. No socially-distanced visits with family and friends. I could wallow in self-pity. But that would be indulgent considering the number of people experiencing a more difficult day. I could be consumed by […]

One year later

One year later

I’m writing this exactly one year after the Philippines went into lockdown. I remember our collective fear and anxiety. I remember the long lines in stores, the scramble for face masks, the questions over whether a face shield was really necessary. Another thing I remember is generosity and kindness as people reached out to give […]