This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon

8:28

Are You Measuring Success All Wrong? 📏

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/09/29

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comOn paper, Deborah has it all. She’s the CFO of a well-known accounting firm in Boston. Married for 23 years, three healthy kids, a vacation home on the Cape. Her LinkedIn profile is stacked with awards and promotions. If you asked anyone around her, they’d tell you she’s “made it.”So why, in her own words, is she “not doing well.”It’s because Deborah’s been chasing achievements instead of building

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9:37

What If Work Hands You Divorce Papers? 💔

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/09/22

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.com“My industry wants a divorce, but I don’t.” - AnonymousFirst off, I’m so sorry you’re being dumped. That really really sucks, no two ways about it. If we were best friends, I would rally to your side with a couple of pints of Talenti dark chocolate gelato, a cashmere throw, a bottle of your favorite wine, these very cute slippers from Nordic Peace and a list of fabulous tv series to binge and escape from the

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14:56

Could Your Resume Use a Highlight Reel? 🎬

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/09/15

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comThe Value of a Summary on Your ResumeI’ll admit it—I’m a self-professed control freak. Which is exactly why I love a summary at the top of a resume.Think about the power of first impressions. Whether you’re meeting someone for the first time or skimming a document, those opening lines set the tone for everything that follows. Psychologists call this the primacy effect—we tend to remember what comes first more

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18:41

Who Actually Gets a Book Agent? 🤔

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/09/02

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comIf you’ve ever dreamed of getting your book published by a traditional publisher, you’ve probably heard the same advice I did: “You need an agent.”Today I’m sharing exactly how I landed mine. The steps I took, what I’d do differently, and the three things I wish I’d known before I started.And if you’re not a writer? Think of this as a playbook for pitching yourself into any big opportunity — a job, a speaking

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11:30

Why Does My Resume Get Ignored? 🤔

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/08/25

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.com“How do I get my resume past the robots and into the hands of an actual human?”This is one of the most common questions I hear. It’s a little ironic considering how people are using artificial intelligence (AI) to help write their resumes and cover letters, only to have them screened by another form of AI: the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).If you’ve ever hit “submit” and wondered if your application

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10:49

How to Turn Painful Failures Into Powerful Breakthroughs

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/08/18

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comDon’t waste a good failure. It can become the blueprint for your best practices.If you’re anything like me, you’ve beaten yourself up when something didn’t go the way you had hoped, planned, or dreamed. But self-blame isn’t a strategy. It’s a trap.A real strategy is learning how to assess what went wrong and why. From there, you can build new practices to reduce the risk of failing for the same reason.Case

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15:20

What Really Happens After You Apply? 💼

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/08/11

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comWondering why you're not landing job interviews?I recently hired a social media manager and digital strategist as an independent contractor. I reviewed more than 80 applications, interviewed 8 candidates, and ultimately selected someone who was a strong values and skills match for my business.Along the way, I saw patterns: small but avoidable mistakes that knocked people out of the running, and thoughtful

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10:16

Are You Still Waiting to Feel Ready? 🛑 The truth...

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/08/04

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comThere comes a point when waiting for the “right time” turns into never.Maybe you’ve been meaning to pivot to a more meaningful career path, but every time you try to shift gears, golden handcuffs or self-doubt pull you back. Maybe you’ve been longing to go after a leadership role, but imposter syndrome has held you back. Maybe you’ve always wanted to start your own business, but the steady paycheck or fear of

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11:12

How CostCo Brought Me Back to Sanity

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/07/28

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comEveryone gets triggered. It’s normal to have a strong emotional response to a situation that violates your values or reminds you of an upsetting time in your life. One of the best ways to manage them is to know your triggers so you trigger less frequently and process quicker. That being said, you’ll never not be triggered. I know. It sucks. To give you a handle on tackling situations where you're triggered,

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14:40

Is It Time For A New Career? 🤨😩🤔

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/07/21

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comIf you’re resonating with what you’re hearing, please consider subscribing. What’s that mean?🙌🏾 You’ll receive regular emails (with lots of heart and a bit of humor) that share a tool or insight from my coaching practice.🙌🏾 Typically the blog and podcast will have a question at the end to provoke thought that supports you in your growth.🙌🏾 Updates on offerings, free stuff, recommendations,

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4:32

Got The Rug Pulled Out From Underneath You?

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/07/14

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comDo you know someone who’s lost their groove and needs a little push to get it back? I would greatly appreciate it if you could kindly share this episode with them. 🙏If you’re resonating with what you’re hearing, please consider subscribing. What’s that mean?🙌🏾 Updates on offerings, free stuff, recommendations, referrals.🙌🏾 You’ll receive regular emails (with lots of heart and a bit of humor) that share a

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11:35

Embracing Hard Truths by Hugging the Bear 🤗🐻🐾

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/07/07

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comI’ve been facing a hard truth recently that situations are rarely 100% awesome. In fact most of the time the good and the not-so-good coexist … and seem quite content to be that way. I, of course, am constantly striving to make everything awesome and perfect … and that creates not just tension, but emotional pain. In this week’s blog and podcast, I share a concept, “hugging the bear,” that has helped me

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8:31

Why Isn’t My Big Idea Working? 🤔

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/06/30

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comFeeling stuck on a passion project? Learn why momentum stalls and how to regain clarity, confidence, and direction.

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9:09

The 3 Things to Do After You Lose Your Job

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/06/23

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comLost your job? Don’t rush into updating your resume or applying for anything and everything. In this post, I share a grounded three-step approach to recovering from career setbacks: spirit, strategy, and then tactics. Learn how to process the emotional impact, realign with your values, and take meaningful action. Includes a real-life story of a career pivot done right. If you’re navigating job loss, this is a

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9:57

Why Does June Feel So Hard? 🌀

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/06/16

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comStruggling to stay motivated mid-year? This podcast breaks down the difference between motivation and willpower, helping you reset your goals and regain momentum during the June slump.

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6:23

I Thought This Would Feel Better

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/06/09

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.com“I chose to leave. So why do I feel so sad?”It’s something I hear often from clients—people who walked away on their own terms. Retirement. A buyout. A planned exit.And yet… something feels off. There’s a heaviness they didn’t expect. A version of themselves they miss.When a decision is logical, even strategic, it’s hard to make space for the grief that can still follow. But that doesn’t mean the grief isn’t

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10:25

Why Is My Dream Taking So Long? ⏳

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/06/02

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comStruggling with a stalled dream or delayed career goal? This post explores the emotional toll of unmet timelines, why grief can show up even when your dream is still alive, and how to process frustration, sadness, and stuckness with clarity and intention. Learn how to mourn outdated beliefs, reconnect with your purpose, and take meaningful steps forward—even when the path feels uncertain.

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10:02

Need Help with Your Career or Business? 🧭

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/05/26

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comAt some point, most of us hit a stretch in our career where grit and solo problem-solving just aren’t enough.If you’re anything like me, you’ve read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Whiteboarded the options. But the clarity, direction, or momentum still feels out of reach.That’s when support—the right kind of support—can change everything.But not all help is created equal.Sometimes you need a coach to help

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10:14

Are You a Workaholic… 🏃‍♀️

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/05/19

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comI’ve always loved working hard. But lately, I’ve started questioning whether the way I work is actually working for me. I explore the difference between ambition and workaholism and three strategies I’m testing to shift my relationship with productivity, purpose, and rest.

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7:05

Why Can't I Just Start Today? 😩

This Is Grief Too with Laverne McKinnon ·

2025/05/12

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit moonshotmentor.substack.comIf procrastination has ever made you clean out closets, reorganize junk drawers, or (in my case) manually express your dog’s anal glands instead of working on something important—this week's post is for you. 😉 We’re taught that procrastination is a time management issue. That if we just had better systems or more discipline, we could power through.If you've been stuck, stalled, or feeling bad about it—you’re

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