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CDA Insights


A Season of Joy: Even in the Workplace
For many, the holidays are celebrated as a season of joy. Given the challenges in the world today, some people are struggling find enjoyment in life. Can work be a place of joy? A CDA Insights article entitled, “ Optimism ” (2020) included a focus on choosing joy. Perhaps people just need a little reminder of the value of seeking joy, much like Scrooge needed to visit his past, present and future to learn about appreciation, kindness, compassion, and generosity - all sources
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Defining Goals: Setting Intentional Directions
It is easy to identify synonyms for the word goal: ambition, intention, objective, target… It is more difficult to define individual...
May 15, 20232 min read


Be Quiet: Quitting and Firing Face Off
In the absence of intentional and mindful decisions regarding employment, many critical conversations are left unspoken. Supporting the...
Mar 21, 20233 min read


Values and Population Served: The Tenth Anniversary of CDA Insights
The 10th anniversary of CDA Insights could generate a desire to look back, however, that topic was already covered in the December 2021...
Feb 20, 20233 min read


Purpose: Everyday Living Made Clear
Do you help your clients reflect on the purpose of their career? Do you reflect on your own sense of purpose in your daily work? The...
Aug 15, 20223 min read


Red Flags: Warnings of Pain and Change
In a matter of seconds, someone could be hurt because a red flag was overlooked. In those same few seconds, 74+M google results covering...
Oct 18, 20212 min read


Comparisons: Aim to Support Career Confidence
The grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. Yet people still believe others have found more satisfaction, rewards, or...
Sep 20, 20212 min read


Dreams: Exploring Career Aspirations
As opposed to being fulfilled in sleep, career dreams or aspirations may reveal or influence career decisions or journeys. Practitioners...
Apr 19, 20212 min read


Best Jobs For… Starting Discussions on Career Choice
While there is no such thing as the “best” or “right” or even “one” career for anyone, sometimes it helps to have a starting point for...
Oct 15, 20182 min read
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