In a job interview, they ask you to "Tell us about a time when..."

Instead of rambling or worrying that you've given too much or too little detail, use this simple framework to structure your answer: the STAR method.

S – Situation. What was the challenge or situation you were in?

T – Task. What was your responsibility in the situation?

A – Action. What steps did you take to address it?

R— Result. What was the outcome that your actions achieved?

Read more about the STAR Method, including examples of what it looks like in action over at The Muse.

Imposter syndrome has been a BIG theme with my clients lately.

I love the way that Adam Grant helps us shift the way we think about our insecurities in this episode of his podcast, WorkLife. He outlines three steps we can take to reframe imposter thoughts not as something that holds us back—but as a tool that can propel us forward.

How to Overcome ‘Impostor Syndrome’ - The New York Times: This short, handy guide includes practical tips for managing imposter thoughts. My favorite is so simple yet so powerful: Say your name out loud.

Resource Friday 5/14/21…

Today's Friday Resource: How to find a workplace that values & delivers psychological safety.

Tucked into this Harvard Business Review article by Cindy Gallop and Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic (excellent read!) is a list of fantastic questions to ask your interviewer or a current employee about the psychological safety of a potential work environment…

One of my amazing clients, Alanna, wrote this incredible article on her best tips for informational interviewing as an introvert.

The discomforts of networking when you're not *super duper outgoing* was a hot topic at this week's Leadership Lab on creating your own professional opportunities—because building relationships is so essential, but there so many worries that can hold us back from putting ourselves out there.

Alanna's guidance will steer you in the right direction—and her two key questions to ask at the end of each meeting are *chef's kiss* so useful.

Listen in as Muriel Wilkins coaches client Daniela on how to show up to her leadership role as confident, calm, and credible in this episode of HBR’s podcast: Coaching Real Leaders - Finding Your Leadership Voice.

It doesn’t come just by thinking “act confident!”—it comes with supportive mindsets, skill, and physical preparation…

Burnout is not an individual problem that can be solved with self-care—it's an organizational issue that needs to be addressed at the company level.

"In reality, no yoga app, candle, or day planner can make up for an impossibly large pile of tasks, a day-long string of meetings that requires you to do your 'real work' at night, or a workplace where you have few true connections or friends."

@Harvard Business Review's latest issue of Ascend takes on this topic. Check out this article on why millennial professionals are especially susceptible, which includes a downloadable guide to diagnosing and managing burnout…

"The five-year plan may be dead, but our capacity for doing our most impactful work and live into the goals that we set for ourselves is very much alive." We long for a sense of control over the future, but planning in uncertain times can feel confusing and futile.

This article from Kate Northrup on Harvard Business Review shares how micro-planning can help you navigate your career with purpose and adaptability, no matter what twists and turns lie ahead…

In a world where we often feel pressured to zero in on a specialty, having a wide variety of skills can feel more like a weakness than a superpower.

Here's something affirming for those of us with more than one skill set: having a dual career can actually make you happier…