Author: Christopher Palma

You’re smart, you’re hardworking and you have a vision for your career and your life. But these aren’t the only ingredients to unlocking your success. In fact, many of the brightest and most ambitious people struggle in their careers or personal lives. If you really want to reach your full

Entering Jenna Kutcher’s website is a bit like stepping into a digital ray of sunshine. A bright yellow backdrop fades to marigold as the words Hey There, I’m Jenna Kutcher scroll behind a smiling image of the photographer turned digital marketer turned business mentor. The Minnesota-based entrepreneur has built a

There are only about a million things running through our minds as we leave summer behind and head into fall. Chief among them? Busier schedules. You might be gearing up for Q4 at the office or on the prowl for a new role amid the September Surge. While you’re getting

Part command center, part personal brand and part protector of the separation between personal and professional: a dedicated home office space serves many functions. But if you’re still rocking a haphazard setup from early pandemic days, or haven’t yet abandoned the dining room table in favor of a separate work

At 25, there was nothing in my bank and I needed to provide for my family. As I was considering what to do, I met John Earl Shoaff, a wealthy entrepreneur who became my employer for the next five years. He revolutionized my life and taught me the importance of

Nancy Wang is ready to change the world. As director and general manager, the 33-year-old is the youngest person to serve at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Protection’s executive level. The Chinese-born American is integral to the smooth running of AWS, which provides worldwide on-demand cloud computing platforms. A University

It takes commitment to unlock your full potential. Top personal growth strategies help you develop mindfulness techniques, develop goal-setting skills and more. Online self-development tools offer guidance, but they may lack the daily support and encouragement you often need to stay on track and focused. That is where the top

The first time I went skeet shooting, I missed so often and by such wide margins that people laughed at me. I deserved it. I didn’t mind the laughter—or failing, either, even in front of people. It’s (almost) enjoyable; it’s how I learn. But I do mind failing without knowing

You’ve optimized your resume. You’ve jazzed up your LinkedIn profile. Maybe you’ve even played with AI enough to know you are still a better cover letter writer. But in spite of all this, maybe you haven’t landed that job you’ve been searching for. Some economists and career experts are predicting

You’re probably familiar with terms like 401(k) or Roth IRA, which are types of retirement plans. You might be less sure about the particular characteristics of these accounts or how they follow specific rules laid out by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to protect your retirement funds. It can get