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How to Set Your Best Career Goals for 2014

By Lori, on December 16th, 2013%

When do you set your career goals? Because my birthday is in December, the month of December has always been my preferred time to reflect the year ending, and then to set goals for the year ahead. As someone who tends to be very goal oriented, it can be tempting for me to overlook the . . . → Read More: How to Set Your Best Career Goals for 2014

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Craving Balance? Take this Quiz!

By Lori, on June 17th, 2013%

Does trying to maintain balance in your life make you feel like a tightrope walker? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us have so many demands on our time and energy that life can feel like a three-ring circus. I’d estimate that at least 90% of the people I talk with about career transformation . . . → Read More: Craving Balance? Take this Quiz!

19 comments   Burnout (Job or Career), Work-Life Balance   , , , , , ,  

Are you bringing these with you?

By Lori, on May 1st, 2012%

As you think about transitioning your career, what bad habits are you bringing with you? Do you think that if you just change jobs to a better one, all of your work problems will go away?

It’s possible that many of your frustrations can be dealt with by moving to a job doing work you . . . → Read More: Are you bringing these with you?

21 comments   Create (a job and career you love), Work-Life Balance   , , , , , , , , , ,  

Don’t let one of “those” days keep you from your dreams

By Lori, on January 26th, 2012%

Have you ever had one of “those” days? Have you ever thought that the way your life is unfolding, you will never reach your dreams?

Today I have had one of “those” days. I overslept and got up late. I felt rushed and behind schedule before I even got out of bed. As I scrambled . . . → Read More: Don’t let one of “those” days keep you from your dreams

13 comments   Career Transformation, Ready for Change (and overcoming obstacles), Work-Life Balance   , , , , ,  

Fit your ideal job into your ideal life

By Lori, on December 20th, 2011%

I often write about people who don’t know what they want. I want to talk to today about someone who really does know, and how that may not be enough.

Yesterday I talked with a woman, Dawn, who is rapidly approaching burn out on her job and career. She considers leaving her job every few . . . → Read More: Fit your ideal job into your ideal life

33 comments   Career Transformation, Imagine (your ideal career and job), Work-Life Balance   , , , , , , , ,  

If not now, when?

By Lori, on November 2nd, 2011%

If you have ever considered making a change in your life or your career, you may have asked yourself ‘if not now, when?” This article is different from what I usually write, this is MY story, and it’s the moment when I seriously considered ‘if not now, when?’

The company I was working for was . . . → Read More: If not now, when?

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What do you tell yourself about what’s possible?

By Lori, on October 13th, 2011%

What does your ideal work day at your dream job look like? Can you really picture it, in detail?

The first time Joe did this exercise his ideal work day was just a little better than his current work day. In reality, it was a description of what his current job would look like . . . → Read More: What do you tell yourself about what’s possible?

61 comments   Career Transformation, Imagine (your ideal career and job), Job Search   , , , , , ,  

The Hero’s Journey (Newsletter Vol 2 Issue 7)

By Lori, on August 31st, 2010%

Live A Better Life Newsletter (Tools and Tips for Intentional Living)

Volume 2 Issue 7, August 31, 2010 The Hero’s Journey

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The Hero’s Journey Recommended Resources Contact Me About this Newsletter

The Hero’s Journey

Last newsletter I wrote about how to Tell Yourself . . . → Read More: The Hero’s Journey (Newsletter Vol 2 Issue 7)

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Tell Yourself A Story (Newsletter Vol 2 Issue 6)

By Lori, on June 22nd, 2010%

Live A Better Life Newsletter (Tools and Tips for Intentional Living)

Volume 2 Issue 6, June 22, 2010 Tell Yourself A Story

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Tell Yourself A Story Recommended Resources Contact Me About this Newsletter

Tell Yourself A Story

I received an email yesterday from . . . → Read More: Tell Yourself A Story (Newsletter Vol 2 Issue 6)

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Creating the Best Support Team (Newsletter Vol 2 Issue 5)

By Lori, on April 27th, 2010%

By Lori Howard

Live A Better Life Newsletter (Tools and Tips for Intentional Living)

Volume 2 Issue 5, April 27, 2010 Creating the Best Support Team

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Creating the Best Support Team Recommended Resources Contact Me About this Newsletter

Creating the Best Support Team

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Client Stories

What did you need at the time you hired Lori?


I wanted to work in my industry and didn't know how to progress any further than I was. I knew I had much experience that could be put in the industry of my choice but not how to parlay that experience. I needed guidance.

What did you and Lori do together?


Many, many things. Overall, to get clear in my mind what I offered and really what I wanted in a work environment. Every week was another epiphany after another. One of my favorites was the "knowing your core values". Having had some experience on this subject I was all ready to dive-in. Core Values is key. Knowing your core values. 

Lori makes it so easy to pinpoint. One time we were speaking about something else and we both realized...OMG...that is a core value for me. I hadn't written it down before, but discovered later that if ever a core value fit me...it was the one I mentioned at that time.  Knowing that piece of information also answered a long standing question in my head.  One of the "why's" as to my constant upset with other places I had worked.

What were the results from working with Lori?


Many things. One is a great looking resume. I thought, wow, I look good and it was all from work I had already done elsewhere but didn't know how to say it or present it. Another is the clarity of knowing where I will feel good when I do work. What I really want and with the kind of people I really want to work with on a daily basis. This entire process is so valuable. The best money I ever spent and I am not kidding or exaggerating. I was only hoping it would be valuable and it really was valuable.< I know stuff and it has value and is marketable. Lori showed me those things and it gives me confidence.

Anything else you’d like to add?


Lori delivers above and beyond. The highest quality of exchange, 'more than you expected.' I told my friends this over and over: 'I wish I had her 10-20-even 30 years ago.' Every one, and I mean EVERYONE, needs a Lori. Her understanding,patience, how she problem solves, putting things in simple terms, was mind blowing. I wish I could that well. I present a problem and she could turn it around and yes...another epiphany.

Lori, is worth every penny. It isn't about a title. It is about enjoying everyday doing work you love with people you like and are like minded. You'll know what you are looking for when you interview.  I never say this, but I will say it here. Lori is a major key into the rest of my life doing what I always wanted to do. That is: Being happy doing what I do, everyday. Something I have been saying for years. Allowing Sherlock...to be Sherlock.  Finding my people. They are out there and now I know what I am looking for in that respect.

LORI ROCKS!!!!!!

Sherlock Ganz, Los Angeles, CA