<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[McCurdy Solutions Group, LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coaching, Consulting, Women's Leadership, Professional Development Workshops, Career Transition]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/coachmccurdyblog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:29:37 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Forbes: 11 Advantages Small Businesses Have Over Large Corporations (And How To Use Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Always thankful to be part of the Forbes community. Small business owners can sometimes find it impossible to compete against massive...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/forbes-11-advantages-small-businesses-have-over-large-corporations-and-how-to-use-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602fb3b20234200017b79024</guid><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2019 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b599a1bf49ff4559ab5b5d6b5c09920b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forbes: 11 Nonverbal Cues Every Professional Should Learn To Read]]></title><description><![CDATA[What we say is only a fraction of what we communicate. So thankful to be part of this conversation on non-verbal cues. Click HERE for the...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/forbes-11-nonverbal-cues-every-professional-should-learn-to-read</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602edb3cfb690d00181c2658</guid><category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd5dca_60b1d552f2984ae8b32b85f81d0af0d9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_300,h_168,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forbes: 12 Tips To Ensure Your New Hires Start Off On The Right Foot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Onboarding a new hire can be overwhelming - "Don't rely on HR to handle everything. The new hire was brought in because you had work for...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/forbes-12-tips-to-ensure-your-new-hires-start-off-on-the-right-foot</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602ee0309ec063001789b616</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd5dca_acf9d6f4b8db43b7805b0a4a5284f293~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_300,h_168,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forbes: Are You On The Verge Of Burning Out At Work? 11 Red Flags To Watch For]]></title><description><![CDATA["Caring more than you should or not caring enough are both signs that something is wrong. These feelings can happen at the same time and...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/forbes-are-you-on-the-verge-of-burning-out-at-work-11-red-flags-to-watch-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602fb56f9199b900179f5533</guid><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_98a8ae0e93f14b5c89516ed1ddbce5ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed Networking: 20+ Questions (and Advice) to Help You Stand Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love being part of the Recruiter.com community! Excited to share my latest article about speed networking events and asking great...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/speed-networking-20-questions-and-advice-to-help-you-stand-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cbf12b9076fca001527f1c4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2019 13:29:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d66527c1e3124e97a85a197dc2964fbe.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to curb friends and family from asking for free professional services from you]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month, I contributed to a piece in the Ladders, $100,000 Club discussing how entrepreneurs give away their "product" because they...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/how-to-curb-friends-and-family-from-asking-for-free-professional-services-from-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cbdcdf38e43a300159774d2</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2019 14:25:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5e960dc55c064a92aeb2aaa31d57cbcb.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Every Problem Has a Solution
]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love presenting this topic to groups! (Can I bring this to yours?) Most problems are not actually problems at all. "Once you accept...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/not-every-problem-has-a-solution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5cbdcf3bbf26b10015d7f8c8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2019 14:29:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd5dca_acad9cb14fc64198b05c84ec4015a6e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_528,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Signs It’s Time To End The Conference Call]]></title><description><![CDATA[How To End A Call That’s Gone On Too Long Some say I'm too wordy - I say I was just looking for the right words - maybe it's a little...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/four-signs-it-s-time-to-end-the-conference-call</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ca2677f4bb97b0015fb83b6</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:37:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/dd52541eb31bd228b3ad192be4c32d9f.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4th year in a row as Atlanta's Best!]]></title><description><![CDATA[THANK YOU to Expertise for naming me one of Atlanta's best coaches!!!! hashtag#coaching hashtag#payitforward It feels GREAT to get this...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/4th-year-in-a-row-as-atlanta-s-best</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ca25f91c311ef0048442648</guid><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coach McCurdy]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:01:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cd5dca_d15a3551cffd47dabccd762eb1f23fd1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_856,h_638,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 20 Best Resume Tips, Tricks and Hacks [Updated for 2019] [List with examples]]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erica McCurdy, MCC, from McCurdy Life Coach, stresses the importance of matching your resume to the job description: "If you are...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/how-to-think-through-problems-efficently</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c77f9620a2463001ca67de8</guid><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2019 18:49:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5272d46735441f9be2480267f65186c.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 Signs Your Startup Is Scaling Too Quickly (And How To Slow Down)]]></title><description><![CDATA[FEELINGS AREN'T FACTS - Thanks Forbes for allowing me to contribute to this piece on start-up growth! Don't get feelings and facts...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/why-consulting-jobs-are-on-the-rise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c77f9620a2463001ca67deb</guid><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2019 18:35:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6a09dadbfe8e4b2c844d14f0df73cb86.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soft skills: 10 body language tips for leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA["Great leaders are open to ideas and are receptive to the people around them." Erica McCurdy, MCC  “Keep your hands open. Surprisingly,...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/8-reasons-to-type-up-your-notes-after-a-meeting</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c77f9620a2463001ca67de9</guid><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2019 18:50:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4e6f10f3eb8646828331ac79b22b67ec.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Business Ideas Under $1,000 You Can Run From Anywhere - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[SURPRISE! Featured in Entrepreneur Magazine and MSN - circulated globally this month! I love what I do! "Life coach Erica McCurdy has...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/9-business-ideas-under-1-000-you-can-run-from-anywhere-msn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ca25e1c84acb5005d6e98a0</guid><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs]]></category><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coach McCurdy]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 19:55:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e730555e5825356d89a1b54e8fcb1e4f.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_644,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[15 Top Tips To Become A Better Team Player At Work]]></title><description><![CDATA["Never Play The Blame Game"  Thanks Forbes for allowing me to share my tips for being a better team player!  "Games are fun, but the...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/15-top-tips-to-become-a-better-team-player-at-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ca25ed7a8aa27004be13dbb</guid><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 19:58:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/383cffbfc9ac837f461cb9d5ef9a1b10.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Would You Tell Your Younger Self?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be courageous and trust your instincts – they are as good as anybody else’s. Over time and with maturity, we learn to support our...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/advice-from-a-nyc-consultant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c77f9620a2463001ca67dea</guid><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 19:46:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/082a29c869454826b4627602bdae1785.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opting Out of the Comparison Game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thankful to the folks at Patheos.com for the opportunity to contribute to this piece about parenting - my #1 and and favorite job -...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/opting-out-of-the-comparison-game</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ca260446cd11200158f70aa</guid><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 20:04:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6b99e889b7864172b57d5217ad28a4a8.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 Business Books For Teenage Entrepreneurs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fun contribution about one of my favorite business books for teenage entrepreneurs. Thrilled to contribute thoughts on procrastination on...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/13-business-books-for-teenage-entrepreneurs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ca26112a7793b003fd509cc</guid><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 19:07:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f5258306c1e0407ca0f77a59bbc4280b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is joining a board the power networking move you’ve been missing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bottom line: “Joining a board is pretty easy unless you want to be paid for your service,” says Erica McCurdy. “Most smaller nonprofits...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/is-joining-a-board-the-power-networking-move-you-ve-been-missing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ca261c6ced1ca0015f817d0</guid><category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:09:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d46c421eaa84c6e96bb68e6eab29873.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Turn Work Friends Into Real Ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks Bustle Magazine for letting me contribute to this piece on work-life friendships “Go slow,” life coach Erica McCurdy tells Bustle....]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/how-to-turn-work-friends-into-real-ones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ca2628837362900601db103</guid><category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><category><![CDATA[Life]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 19:14:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/61c294782185168587cc1d42d1e8536f.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Ways To Tell If Someone Is Impressed By You In The First 5 Minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA["Before you can introduce yourself to others," says McCurdy, "they're making the introduction on your behalf and sharing your...]]></description><link>https://www.mccurdysolutions.com/post/9-ways-to-tell-if-someone-is-impressed-by-you-in-the-first-5-minutes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ca2631c43f17a0015d2de58</guid><category><![CDATA[Skills]]></category><category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 19:15:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/528f57c4e3a447a49bdba119fbd541d0.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Erica McCurdy</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>