Kirk McCarley's Articles
The Phenomenon of Snow and Getting Unstuck
One of the initial things I've found career coaching clients expressing is the sense of feeling "stuck." So how do we get "unstuck?"
Critical Conversations
Better, more subtle approaches that demonstrate maturity and are effective.
Thoughts for My Kids...and Other People's Kids
This book is a collection of essays and vignettes drawn from my professional experiences and personal growth journey as a coach.
Job Hunting in the Season of Covid
Some Questions from the Mailbox: Inquiries from job seekers looking for answers in this season of uncertainty
Rest, Recover, Reinvigorate
A narrative about spending time on the current injured list of life.
The Value of a Good Question
Sometimes the answers are easy to find. Never underestimate the importance of a good question. Just ask a Jeopardy contestant.
Finding Opportunity in Frustration
Discovering Breakthroughs in our 25 or 6 to 4 Moments
Decorum
As another football season approaches one head coach offers a lesson worth emulating.
Politics-Basketball-Love
Seek to understand. We can all take time to listen to someone else's story and have some empathy from their perspective.
A Career Season
How is that New Year's resolution coming along to pursue a new job or even a different career path? Here are a few thoughts, along with some tips.