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Beverly Jones

Beverly Jones is a leadership and transitions coach who runs Clearways Consulting in Washington, D.C., and Rappahannock County, Va. She is the author of "Find Your Happy at Work" and was formerly a lawyer representing energy clients, universities and nonprofits.

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Finding Comfort After Trauma

6 suggestions from a former chaplain and Red Cross crisis response leader
November 25, 2021
Switching Careers

My Biggest Mistake Switching Careers at 57

A career coach's 5 tips for creating a 'real' career after midlife
March 7, 2019
Career Strategies

6 Key Career Strategies for Women of a Certain Age

Working past challenges can lead to resilience and renewal
April 26, 2017
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Why Are Women Still Hitting a Glass Ceiling?

Karma won't fix the problem. Here's what could.
October 10, 2014
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6 Ways to Lead Upward at Work

Making your boss look good can help your career. Here's how.
July 23, 2014
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7 Ways to Thrive In a Turbulent Workplace

When your job is nuts, these strategies can help you handle the stress
June 9, 2014
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Change Careers By Using the 'Sugar Grain' Principle

To shift fields in midlife, start with a manageable process
February 13, 2014
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Why Reciprocal Mentoring is a Smart Career Tactic

Four tips that will help you and a twentysomething learn from each other
November 1, 2013
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What NOT to Say Around Younger Colleagues at Work

A career coach and her boomer friends developed "The Code Game" to help them avoid sounding too old at the office
October 7, 2013
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When You Didn't Get the Job You Wanted

6 tips to help you handle the rejection, overcome disappointment and move forward
July 3, 2013
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5 Ways to Avoid Small Business Burnout

It's easy to lose passion for a venture you love. Follow these tips to prevent getting crushed by the company you created.
June 28, 2013
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Gardening Lessons to Nurture Your Career

You’ll enjoy your work more and get better at it by following the lead of those who know how to grow plants, fruits and vegetables
May 20, 2013
A former corporate lawyer says yoga classes helped her make the move to self-emp

How Yoga Helped Me Succeed in My New Career

It's not a stretch to say yoga classes helped me make the switch from corporate lawyer to self-employed leadership coach
March 4, 2013
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