Unlocking Your Dream Career: How To Leverage Your Unique Energy Type To Maximize Your Opportunities
I see a lot of career coaches teaching a similar technique to get your "dream job." It looks something like this: 1. Stop applying for...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Feb 2, 20233 min read
Slowing Down to Speed Up
I do this thing, where I will start reading anywhere from three to five books at a time. They all exist in different formats, and I...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Jan 26, 20235 min read
Lessons Learned in Pursuit of Purpose
"Ikigai" is a Japanese term that refers to one's "reason for being." And it is something I have been pursuing since I was a child. I did...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Jan 19, 20232 min read
Your Career as an Act Of Rebellion
Last week I went to New York. I had tickets to two Broadway shows in the middle of the week. I didn't request time off or have to tell...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Jan 11, 20233 min read
Set Yourself Up For Success In The Wake Of A Recession - Part Three
I always get really introspective this time of year. I'm not big on New Year's resolutions, (because they don't work), but rather, I like...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Dec 8, 20223 min read
Set Yourself Up For Success In The Wake Of A Recession - Part Two
In my last post, I shared some practical steps you can take to set yourself up for success in the wake of a recession. The tips I shared...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Dec 1, 20225 min read
How To Uplevel Your Career Even In The Wake Of A Recession - Part One
You've probably heard about (or may have been impacted by) the layoffs at Meta, Twitter, and other large companies recently. And while...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Nov 1, 20224 min read
How To Live Into Your Purpose Even If You Don't Know What It Is Yet
"I believe that the opposite of depression is not happiness, it's purpose." Kathy Heller starts her popular podcast "Don't Keep Your Day...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Oct 6, 20223 min read
How Much Is Your Emotional Labor Worth?
I recently read an article on Higher Ed Jobs discussing the concept of quiet quitting in higher education. Their premise was that, while,...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Oct 4, 20223 min read
Finding Your Authority At Work
Even if you don't love your job. As someone who is on this planet to grow as a person, and use my personal growth to serve others in...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Jun 22, 20224 min read
How Mindfulness Can Help You Land Your Dream Job
Hint: It's probably not what you think. Mindfulness helps us connect with the deepest, truest version of our self A little inside...
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Alexandra Rizzi
May 16, 20222 min read
College Impressions Series: Randolph-Macon
In a phrase: Randolph-Macon is well-rounded. Overall Impressions Randolph-Macon is a private, liberal arts college set on a 125-acre...
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Alexandra Rizzi
May 9, 20221 min read
College Impressions Series: Washington College
In a word - Washington College is welcoming. Overall Impressions Washington College is a small, private, liberal arts college located...
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Alexandra Rizzi
May 2, 20222 min read
College Impressions Series: Elon University
In a word - Elon is impressive. Overall Impressions Elon, NC is a small, college town with a cute downtown area, located about 30 minutes...
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Alexandra Rizzi
May 2, 20222 min read
College Impressions Series: Guildford College
In a word, Guildford is great. Overall Impressions Guilford is a small, private, liberal arts college. It is set in the college-friendly...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Jul 27, 20216 min read
What Your Personality Type Says About Your Career
Gaining insight into your career path using the Myers-Briggs. Have you ever taken the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)? If not, there's...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Jun 22, 20215 min read
How To Build-A-Career
There has never been a better time to build something new. Ever been to one of those stores where you build your own teddy bear? Do they...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Jun 17, 20218 min read
Overcoming Barriers to Doing Work You Love
Chances are, if you're unhappy in your current career, you're meant for something bigger. According to Gallup, two out of three of...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Jun 6, 20216 min read
What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
If you're confused about next steps, you're not alone. If I am an expert at anything, it is the ability to not know what's next. I know...
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Alexandra Rizzi
Jun 5, 20212 min read
The How and Why of Meditation
Such a simple concept, such a challenging practice. Mindfulness and meditation are quickly becoming main stream, but not long ago, it was...
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