5 skills to cultivate a deep-dive coaching conversation
Have you had a client enter a session with a goal in mind, but then after a few sessions, find the goal itself has changed and is no longer what...
9 podcasts to help kids start learning about careers
It can be tough to know how to broach the big, wide world of careers with young children. It may not even seem necessary; certainly, we’re not expecting kids to...
Career change and job search for the Highly Sensitive Person
As a career professional, you help clients find direction and move toward the next step in their careers – often in challenging circumstances. As much as possible, you tailor your...
4 reports that caught our attention the week of Nov. 30, 2025
CareerWise is always on the lookout for the latest reports related to career development. Here are several reports that we found interesting this week. Generative AI adoption index 2025 (KPMG)...
Unexpected awakenings: Understanding psychedelics and career exploration
Imagine this: You’re sitting in your office, waiting for your next client, Karl. You’ve been meeting regularly to explore his lingering dissatisfaction with his current employment situation, working in middle...
Mid-life career change: Steps to successfully navigate a new path after 40
Making a career change in your 40s (or beyond) can feel daunting, overwhelming and, at times, impossible. I know this firsthand – back in 2015, I found myself in the middle of a career crisis...
Learn and gather: Winter 2026 conferences for CDPS
As 2025 draws to a close, professionals still have time to attend end-of-year conferences and plan for events scheduled in early 2026. This round-up highlights key conferences taking place across...
Match game: How to help high school students land their first job
The greatest joy in my career is gained from matching high school students with just the “right” opportunities. It’s similar to the feeling I had when playing memory “matching” card...