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Scripts Don’t Make You Robotic. They Make You Steady.
Difficult conversations at work go better when your words are ready before emotions rise. When stakes are high, it is easy to ramble, soften too much, or say something you did not mean. Scripts do not remove humanity. They create structure, so you can stay clear and calm when it matters most. Why Scripts Help in Difficult Conversations at Work Scripts: Reduce decision fatigue Keep language consistent Prevent over-explaining Protect tone and clarity when you are tired or stres
Kerry Smith
Jan 152 min read


When It’s Not Psychologically Safe to Speak Up at Work
Psychological safety at work shapes your ability to perform, contribute, and stay well. If you’re walking on eggshells, choosing words carefully, avoiding questions, staying quiet in meetings—your nervous system is doing extra work. Psychological safety at work impacts performance, decision-making, and your ability to do strong work. If it’s missing, you don’t need to gaslight yourself. You need a strategy. What Psychological Unsafety Often Looks Like No one disagrees in mee
Kerry Smith
Jan 152 min read


Interview Prep That Builds Confidence: Use STAR and Practice Like It’s a Skill
The STAR interview method helps you tell clear, credible stories under pressure. Interviews aren’t a personality test. They’re a storytelling test. The best candidates don’t wing it—they prepare. The STAR interview method gives you a structure so your answers sound clear, specific, and confident (even when you’re nervous). Confidence comes from reps , not overthinking. Prep in Three Buckets Role fit. Understand the job, the problems, the priorities. Company fit. Know what
Kerry Smith
Jan 151 min read


Networking Without the Awkward: A Simple Weekly Routine
Networking for job search works best when it’s consistent and low-pressure. If networking makes you cringe, you’re not alone. Many people think networking means cold asking or forced small talk. But networking for job search is simply building professional relationships with consistency. The goal isn’t to “use people.” It’s to stay visible, learn, and create real conversation, so opportunities can find you . A Weekly Networking Routine (30–45 Minutes Total) Add 5 connections
Kerry Smith
Jan 151 min read


ATS-Friendly Resume: Make It Easy for Them to Say “Yes”
An ATS-friendly resume is simple, clear, and built for scanning. You don’t need a fancy resume—you need a resume that gets read. An ATS-friendly resume uses clean structure, relevant keywords, and clear outcomes so both the system and the recruiter can quickly understand your fit. Most resumes don’t fail because the candidate is unqualified—they fail because the resume is unclear. What Makes a Resume ATS-Friendly Mirrors job description language (keywords, tools, responsibil
Kerry Smith
Jan 152 min read


Your Personal Marketing Plan: The Job Search Tool That Saves Time (and Sanity)
A personal marketing plan for job search brings structure, focus, and momentum. If your job search feels chaotic, it’s often because you’re doing activities without a clear structure. A personal marketing plan for job search fixes that fast. It helps you decide what you’re aiming for, what makes you compelling, and how you’ll show up consistently—without burning out. When you have a plan, you stop guessing and start executing. What a Personal Marketing Plan Does (and Why It
Kerry Smith
Jan 122 min read
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