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How to Find Purpose After Work

Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on February 12, 2025

Seventy percent of people say their purpose is defined by their work. What happens, then, when work ends? It’s time to define your own purpose.

Seventy percent of people say their purpose is defined by their work. What happens, then, when work ends? It’s time to define your own purpose.

Stress
How to Lead in Times of Stress

Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on October 29, 2024

Less than half of leaders have the skills needed to be exceptional at their job, yet stressful times demand exceptional leadership. How do great leaders show up?

Less than half of leaders have the skills needed to be exceptional at their job, yet stressful times demand exceptional leadership. How do great leaders show up?

Aging
How to Prepare for Career Endings

Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on October 9, 2024

By 2030, all members of the “Baby Boomer” generation will be 65 or older. Whether that describes you or not, there's no better time than now to prepare for what comes after work.

By 2030, all members of the “Baby Boomer” generation will be 65 or older. Whether that describes you or not, there's no better time than now to prepare for what comes after work.

Career
How to Return to Work

Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on September 15, 2024

If you are one of the millions looking to return to work, don’t forget to ask yourself the important questions of meaning, purpose, value, and mindset.

If you are one of the millions looking to return to work, don’t forget to ask yourself the important questions of meaning, purpose, value, and mindset.

Career
How to Build Social Capital

Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on June 14, 2024

From college students to experienced professionals, no matter your background or access to privilege, you can and should build your social network.

From college students to experienced professionals, no matter your background or access to privilege, you can and should build your social network.

Education
Underemployed or Undervalued?

Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on March 11, 2024

Forty-five percent of college grads are “underemployed” ten years post-graduation. Is this an education problem or an employment problem? The answer is both.

Forty-five percent of college grads are “underemployed” ten years post-graduation. Is this an education problem or an employment problem? The answer is both.

Burnout
Feeling Burned Out Mid-Career?

Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on February 6, 2024

With nearly 60% of workers reporting stress related to workplace burnout, it’s more important than ever that we each identify how and when to make a change.

With nearly 60% of workers reporting stress related to workplace burnout, it’s more important than ever that we each identify how and when to make a change.

Career
Why We All Need to Help Today's Young Adults

Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on November 10, 2023

Nearly 60% of young adults report that they lack “meaning or purpose.” This might seem unimportant, but an entire generation facing unprecedented levels of anxiety impacts us all.

Nearly 60% of young adults report that they lack “meaning or purpose.” This might seem unimportant, but an entire generation facing unprecedented levels of anxiety impacts us all.

Career
How to Start Work

Allison E McWilliams Ph.D. on July 10, 2023

With the rise of AI and other technology, it’s more important than ever to invest in intentional learning and relationship-building.

With the rise of AI and other technology, it’s more important than ever to invest in intentional learning and relationship-building.