Help Me Help You
As Tom Cruise said in Jerry Maguire, “Help me help you.” I am now saying the same to you. Help me help you. I just received notice that my “day job” will be restructuring on May 1, and I very likely...
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What Paula Abdul & I Have in Common (a letter to my readers)
To my readers, I feel pretty confident when I say Paula Abdul and I have very little in common. She appears to be pretty short on TV, while I’m 5’8″. She has dark hair and skin, while I am blonde and...
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My Next Book is Underway…and I Want to Hear from You!
Signing my first book contract (to write #ENTRYLEVELtweet: Taking Your Career from Classroom to Cubicle) was one of the most exciting moments of my life. However, signing my second book contract this...
View ArticleI Quit My Job to Focus on YOU
Ok, so that headline isn’t entirely true. There were several very personal reasons I resigned from my full-time job as the media relations manager of a national health care professional association...
View ArticleWhere I’ve Been the Past Month
You know you’ve not blogged in a long time when you get DMs on Twitter asking if you’re ok. (Thanks for noticing, Jessica!) Other than the fever I’ve had since Saturday, I’m actually doing quite well....
View Article25 Things You Didn’t Know About Me
So…it was brought to my attention or week or so ago that my audience (you) doesn’t know enough about me personally. Sure, you guys know me as a “career expert” or “Gen Y guru” — an authority figure and...
View ArticleNEW KEYNOTE: 10 Years, 12 Jobs, 3 Careers
I’ve almost always been told I tell the greatest stories because the craziest things happen to me. Some people suggest I write a memoir, others suggest a reality TV show or livestream. However, none of...
View ArticleAnswers to 10 Questions I’m Frequently Asked
Perhaps Shonali Burke inspired me (I know she inspired this post), or perhaps I’m just cranky, too, but this post is devoted to answering the top 10 questions I’m frequently asked: Number 10: How do...
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Feline Leukemia is Devastating My Family: How You Can Help
At the end of my official bio reads: “Heather resides in the Washington, DC area with her husband, dog and two cats.” Almost all bios include personal information at the end, but since my husband and I...
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Alright Ross Perlin, You Have My Attention
Photo Credit: Verso Books Update: I spoke with Ross Perlin via phone on May 2, 2011. At that time, he verbally apologized to me. I was extremely pleased with and accepted his apology. I recently...
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I’m Coming Out About My Infertility
Over the past four years, a single word has defined my entire existence: infertility. Every waking moment, and often while I’m sleeping, I’m thinking about how my body has failed me, my husband, and...
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