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...
The career infrastructure most of us relied on is gone. For decades, the corporate sector had a built-in narrative structure. You joined a company, climbed a defined ladder, accumulated titles and tenure, and your career told a coherent story almost automatically. The...
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...
“I'm trying to network more, but it still feels awkward, like I'm forcing it.” If you can relate, you're not alone. So many of my clients and countless other professionals tell me this. But what most of them don't realize is that it feels awkward because they're...
The job market landscape this year has been challenging across nearly every industry. We’re seeing more layoffs, fewer job postings, companies dragging out hiring cycles, and also lowball offers. And what that means now more than ever is that this is not the time to...
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...