The KYP Blog

Continuing on with our “sweet spot” blog series, in this post we are offering a special two for one – interests AND passions! We explore both of these elements in our discovery process with clients. But how are they similar?  And how are they different? And how do...

“The thing that is really hard and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect and beginning to work on becoming yourself.” – Anna Quindlen In our last blog, we introduced a new series focused on understanding and identifying your sweet spot. As consultants, we...

Maybe you’ve been there before -- having somewhat of an idea of who you are and what you enjoy but not really knowing how that fits into your work. For some, it can be really frustrating to show up to a job that’s nothing more than a paycheck. For others, they’ve...

I always appreciate the opportunity to spend time reflecting on the current year before heading into a new one. It’s a natural space where I get to consider what I’m proud of and what I can learn from - the successes and the setbacks. Then, I determine how to take...

For those of you wondering… Yes, my mother named me after her favorite book/movie Pollyanna.  For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, this 1960’s film featuring Haley Mills shares the story of an orphaned girl who moves in with her aunt. Her...

I have wanted to be in charge since the day I was born. It’s true. Just ask my poor older brothers who had to put up with taking direction from a toddler. (Let's just say not much has changed.) There is something innately embedded within me that just comes alive in...

I had a client once who was an incredibly hardworking and highly intelligent Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She had spent several years using her strengths and educational background in a fast-paced environment where she played a significant role in the...

Eight years ago, I was a senior in high school with my sights set on college. It seemed as if everyone and their mother (literally) were asking me the same BIG question, “What do you want to do after high school?” Without hesitation I would answer, “I’m going to...

I don’t sleep well. I haven’t in years. The minute my head hits the pillow, my brain decides it’s time to party. The other night, despite my best efforts, I let self-doubt creep into my thoughts and steal a good night’s sleep.  The thing about self-doubt is that it...

“I don’t want to be put into a box.” “I already took that test online.” “I feel like I know myself.” As career and educational consultants, we utilize assessments regularly and sometimes hear statements like these. Contrary to what one might think, we also...