Take Back Time - The Meetings Edition
In my most recent personal newsletter, I shared some strategies I've been using to keep my energy up and to even rebuild energy simply...
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Kara Monroe
- Jun 23
- 4 min
Starting a Business is Easier Than You Think
Check Out My Guide to Getting Started Photo by Christin Hume on Unsplash The biggest mistake I’ve made as a business owner was not...
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Kara Monroe
- Jun 17
- 3 min
The biggest mistake I made with my small business is not starting it sooner
Photo by Arnel Hasanovic on Unsplash Being my own boss was always in my plan for my life. I’d tried to make a go in multi-level marketing...
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Kara Monroe
- Jun 10
- 9 min
My Manifesto for the Creation and Use of Generative Content
Background Photo by Google DeepMind on Unsplash. Composite image developed by the author using Canva. Manifesto Version 1, Published June...
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Kara Monroe
- Jun 8
- 6 min
3 Keys to Answering Questions “Right” In Your Next Job Interview
Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash. Do you think of preparing for a job interview as a one time thing? If so, you’re...
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Kara Monroe
- Jun 7
- 5 min
Should Debt Consolidation Play a Role in Ending Debt for You?
Photo by Dylan Gillis on Unsplash If you’ve been following along, you may recognize that I’ve been working on a series on the role that...
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Kara Monroe
- May 31
- 4 min
3 Steps to a Successful Behavioral Job Interview
Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash You've finally gotten through the bot-driven selection process and gotten a call for a...
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Kara Monroe
- May 23
- 5 min
3 Approaches to Paying Off “Bad” Debt
Photo by Avery Evans on Unsplash Not all debt is bad. My last article provides some guidance on determining good vs. bad debt. Regardless...
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Kara Monroe
- May 3
- 8 min
3 Strategies for Using Debt Responsibly
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash As a career and life coach, I often talk to people about why they work and for many people it is...
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Kara Monroe
- Mar 28
- 7 min
Want to send the right impression to new hires? Assess your own onboarding process. Here’s how.
Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash I am going through the onboarding process as a new employee at a university where I’ll be teaching as...
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Kara Monroe
- Feb 20
- 3 min
Use The 3-2-1 Tool for Anytime Student Engagement
Photo from Unsplash.com A colleague recently shared a teaching strategy he uses called the 3-2-1 method. He learned about the method in a...
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Kara Monroe
- Jan 6
- 3 min
Three Key Areas All Leaders Must Consider in 2023
As we wrap up this first year of 2023, it's time to think through how your reflections on 2022 will transform into your goals in 2023. As...
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Kara Monroe
- Oct 26, 2022
- 3 min
What is Artificial Intelligence's Place in the Future of Assessment of Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to get some interesting press on Twitter. Former doctor turned YouTuber, Ali Abdaal recently...
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Kara Monroe
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Q3-2022 Wrap Up and Review
This quarter's review has been like no other - because I went public with my process and led two retreats so others could join me in the...
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Kara Monroe
- Sep 23, 2022
- 4 min
Do you really want to work there? Assessing culture and relationship during the interview process
Photo by Haseeb Jamil on Unsplash I recently worked with a coaching client who received an interview for a position with an organization....
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Kara Monroe
- Sep 16, 2022
- 3 min
5 Ways to Maximize Your LinkedIn Profile
This week, I have been actively updating my LinkedIn profile. Why? Try this experiment. Open a new Google search window. Search for your...
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Kara Monroe
- Sep 9, 2022
- 3 min
5 Things to Do for a Successful Informational Interview
We are all collectively navigating some seismic changes in the world of work. With trending hashtags like #GreatResignation,...
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Kara Monroe
- Jul 29, 2022
- 5 min
Q2-2022 Wrap Up and Look Ahead
This is the second in my quarterly review series. If you want to take in the full series, you can read my Q1 2022 review here. In my Q1...
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Kara Monroe
- Jul 22, 2022
- 4 min
12 Favorite Problems - A Tool for Systematic Curiosity
Curiosity is one of the most powerful skills you have to get and stay ahead. When you were a child, curiosity likely fueled your daily...
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Kara Monroe
- Jun 10, 2022
- 2 min
It's Time to update your LinkedIn "About" Page - My Before and After and a List of Resources I Used
Keeping your LinkedIn Profile up-to-date and accurate should be something we all build as a regular routine. One of the most important...
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