Everyone talks about the "messy middle." That period of time where you're navigating the uncomfortable and the uncertainty. I've been hearing that term more often as I speak to others similar to me who are experiencing a layoff or a career break – or even those who...
More professionals are realizing that climbing the corporate ladder isn’t the only path to a fulfilling career. Many are exploring portfolio careers, mixing a full-time role with consulting, freelancing, or a side business. Whether you’re curious about starting...
The day started like any other Monday. Adam and I were getting James ready for school, making breakfast, easing into the week. Before the hustle and bustle of the morning began, I glanced at my work calendar for the day ahead. There it was. A 9:30am meeting titled...
For many, we’ve been sold a very specific idea of career fulfillment. Find the right role. At the right company. With the right title, manager, and trajectory. And once you do, fulfillment will follow. But if you’ve been paying attention lately (or going through it...
January 4, 2023 is a day I’ll never forget. It was the morning my company announced a mass layoff, the largest in company history. I watched in disbelief as colleagues, mentors, and dear friends, some who had been there for 10, 15, even 20 years, received the same...
Hey, fellow high achiever. Ever wonder why we’re often the first to burn out? It’s because high achievers are the ones who are always on. The ones who are efficient, effective, and dependable. So dependable that leadership keeps piling on more without hesitation....
It’s no secret that when advising clients on the job search, I always say: Prioritize people over applications. Yes, applying matters, and can be effective when done right, but networking and connecting with humans drives more impactful outcomes. Some of the most...
Are you struggling to work with a difficult coworker, leader, or customer who makes collaboration feel impossible? The kind of person who seems to thrive in chaos, breeds toxicity, and makes everyone around them feel as stressed as they are? Yeah, same. And one of my...
Real talk - I’m going to share something with you that is crucial, but often goes unsaid, in building a successful career (that isn’t listed in any job description): likability. Of course, skills and experience matter. But when it comes to getting hired, being...
Your personal brand is how others see you - how you show up, the value you bring, and the impact you make - in and outside of the workplace. Personal branding, on the other hand, is how you create, position, and maintain people’s perception of you, allowing you to...