A career in writing can be broad at best, which is why I'm a big proponent of writers establishing a niche and developing subject matter expertise. What's mine? Writing about the world of work is my bread and butter (pretty hilarious, considering I’m home alone in my sweatpants).
Like any good writer, I can tackle nearly any topic—which means I didn’t necessarily set out to become a master of this subject. But after a few career-related writing opportunities fell into my lap, it didn’t take me long to realize it was something I loved talking about. So, today, that’s what I focus on. From communication or productivity to employee engagement or landing a job, I cover nearly anything that falls under the "world of work" umbrella.
I’ve built a lot of expertise in this area over the years. For over three and a half years, I was a staff writer for the popular career platform, The Muse, where I had the opportunity to write about everything from dealing with obnoxious co-workers to finding your passion to what you should know about short-term disability insurance.
I also spent nearly four years as an employment advisor for a local college, working directly with students to create their resumes, polish their LinkedIn profiles, and get prepped for job interviews.
This hands-on knowledge is hugely helpful in writing compelling and conversational content that’s beloved by humans and search engines. I've collaborated with numerous tech and software companies like Atlassian, Glassdoor, Culture Amp, Handshake, Loom, QuickBooks, Lendio, Hubstaff, Trello, Wrike, Toggl, and more to craft research-backed content about productivity, teamwork, leadership, project management, and business ownership.
My work has also been published and syndicated by numerous outlets that I previously thought were pipe dreams, including The New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, TIME, Business Insider, Inc., Mashable, and more. Not so bad for a girl who got started writing 500-word posts for a storage unit insurance company, right?
It's always hard to choose your favorites. But, below is a peek at some of the work I'm most proud of.
"the coffee shop effect"
If I have a mile-long to-do list or a deadline breathing down my neck, you can find me in a coffee shop. That change of scenery instantly makes me more productive, but why? There has to be more to that productivity boost than the kick of caffeine, right?