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Jenny Ward
Sep 18, 20242 min read
3 Easy Ways to Recharge Your Career This Fall
I wish it could be September forever. The weather here has been idyllic, with a notable energy shift in the air – a feeling of "it's time...


Jenny Ward
Sep 5, 20242 min read
5 Ways to Demonstrate Executive Presence in an Interview—Even if You Aren’t an Executive
What is Executive Presence? According to Forbes, it's " Your ability to inspire confidence—inspiring confidence in your subordinates that...


Jenny Ward
Jul 30, 20242 min read
3 Reasons Why Getting Hired IS Harder These Days
The job market in 2024 is proving to be one of the toughest in recent years. With layoffs increasing, wage growth slowing down, and...


Jenny Ward
Jul 29, 20242 min read
🌟 Strategies for Effective Self-Promotion: Finding Empowerment in the Workplace 🌟
Ladies, let's talk about self-promotion. It's a topic that often feels uncomfortable, but it's crucial for career growth and personal...


Jenny Ward
Jul 11, 20242 min read
You've Achieved Greatness. Now What?
🤔 Have you ever hit a major milestone only to realize it didn't matter to you how you thought it would? Over the past 15 years, I've...


Jenny Ward
Jul 9, 20242 min read
Breaking the Cycle: Empowering Women to Overcome Limits in Sports and Careers
Did you know that by age 14, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys? This troubling statistic reveals a deeper issue that...


Jenny Ward
Jun 27, 20242 min read
Rethinking "Following Your Passion" in Career Planning
For much of my 20s and 30s, the advice to "follow your passion" dominated career conversations. It sounded wonderful in theory—as if a...


Jenny Ward
Jan 16, 20242 min read
Is Gratitude Overrated?
Have you ever tolerated something only because you didn’t want to be an ingrate? If I had a dollar for every time a woman has told me: -...


Jenny Ward
Dec 19, 20231 min read
Just DON'T - The Power of Language
Let's chat about a little language tweak that can make a BIG impact on your professional communication! 🚀 The power of the word "Just"....


Jenny Ward
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in the Workplace
I recently had a conversation with a talented freelance professional who shared a stressful and upsetting experience. After completing...


Jenny Ward
Aug 21, 20231 min read
Is Fall A Good Time to Job Hunt?
As we enter the 3rd week of August, people have started asking me if hiring picks up in the fall and if it's a good time to look for a...


Jenny Ward
Jul 27, 20235 min read
The Best Advice I Ever Received was from Baz Luhrmann
Ok, well not IN PERSON. But still, I remember the first time I heard his musical rendition of a commencement speech given to the class of...


Jenny Ward
Jul 26, 20232 min read
Reinventing Success: The Bold Career Shifts of Women in Their 40s and 50s
I absolutely LOVE working with women in their 40s and 50s. So many of them are finally ready to embrace the winds of change and embrace a...

Jenny Ward
Jul 25, 20231 min read
Why You Should Hire a Career Coach For Your College Graduate
Recently, parents have started hiring me to work with their college-aged kids, especially those nearing graduation. They want these...

Jenny Ward
Jul 25, 20232 min read
How to Concisely Turn Your Work History Into a Compelling Professional Narrative ⚡
The majority of my current clients are going through some sort of career transition. They have either been affected by layoffs or an...

Jenny Ward
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Breaking Free: From Seeking Validation to Embracing Authenticity ❤️
🤫 Can you relate to any of this? 🔎 I spent longer than I care to admit seeking validation. 🌍 From literally everywhere. ✅ Men I dated...

Jenny Ward
Jul 25, 20232 min read
From House to Home: Embracing Change and Redefining Dreams 🏠🌈
Today, I want to share a personal reflection on a topic that I think many of us can relate to: the pursuit of homeownership. 🏠 3+ years...


Jenny Ward
Jul 25, 20232 min read
🌟 Rethinking "Following Your Passion" in Your Career 🌟
🌟 Rethinking "Following Your Passion" in Your Career 🌟 🙋♀️ Let's talk about a topic that often stirs up some controversy: "following...

Jenny Ward
Jul 25, 20232 min read
🌟 Embracing the Power of Career Coaching
"We don't have to do it all alone. We were never meant to." - Brene Brown I became a Career Coach & Strategist because I wanted to be the...


Jenny Ward
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Reflections on the End of the "Lean-In" Era: A Paradigm Shift in Workplace Culture
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of corporate America, it becomes increasingly apparent that the "Lean-In" era, championed by...
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