Why Saying “Yes” to New Opportunities Can Be Your Career Superpower

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I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of “yes” lately. It’s been just over a month since I said farewell to my last job, and instead of jumping straight into what’s next, I’ve intentionally made space — and within that space, I’ve said “yes” to things I wouldn’t have before.

  • Yes to spontaneous lunch or zoom calls with new people.
  • Yes to volunteering for a nonprofit’s AI fundraising project (completely unfamiliar territory!).
  • Yes to showing up at events just to see who I might meet or what I might learn.

And honestly? The results have surprised me. I’ve made more meaningful connections and sparked more ideas in these five weeks than I usually do in half a year. It’s reminded me of something important: you don’t have to leave your job or make a big life change to open yourself to growth. You can start saying “yes” right where you are. ...  read more

How to Use AI as A Career Growth Guide for Promotions and Job Searches

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Many dedicated professionals remain hidden in plain sight. They deliver exceptional work daily but struggle to advance their careers. The missing element isn’t skill or effort—it’s the ability to effectively communicate their value.

The Invisible Professional’s Dilemma

I’ve seen it countless times: some of the most talented, hardworking professionals I know aren’t getting promoted. They don’t shine in interviews either. Their expertise remains hidden because they simply don’t know how to talk about themselves. ...  read more

How to Work with a New Boss When Your Manager is on Leave

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Leadership transitions are tricky — even more so when your trusted manager goes on temporary leave, and you suddenly find yourself reporting to a skip-level boss. The dynamics shift, the expectations aren’t always clear, and even well-intentioned communication can be misunderstood.

In a recent coaching conversation, we explored Chelsea’s situation: a smart, capable team member grappling with this very challenge. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, confused, or unrecognized during a leadership transition, her story — and the lessons from it — may resonate with you. ...  read more

So I Left My Job and Now I Can’t Sleep: The Challenges with Financial Freedom Nobody Talks About

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financial freedom challenges

It’s been two weeks since I officially said farewell to full-time work. You would think I’d be living the dream right now — waking up whenever I want, traveling the world, feeling nothing but freedom. After all, I worked 28 years for this. And yet, reality looks a little different.

The weirdest part? I’m actually having trouble sleeping.  I use to sleep soundly for at least 7-8 hours.  Now I find myself waking up at 5 or 6 am, thinking.  It’s like my brain is floating around, searching for a new anchor now that the old one — work — is gone.  Yes, financial freedom means I can have vocational freedom now – work with who I want, how I want, and on what I want.    But what is that?    I have some ideas but nothing concrete.  Freedom sounds amazing in theory, but in practice? It’s a lot. ...  read more

Farewell and See You Out There

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rollercoaster ride

After 4+ unforgettable (and occasionally truly unhinged) years, it’s time to say farewell.

When I joined, I thought I was signing up for one job… but 4 months in, surprise! A merger turned all of our jobs upside down and gave us a front-row seat to a masterclass in change management (and “how to bond with strangers over shared chaos”).  From there, it only got more interesting—company collapse, another acquisition, new teammates, new systems, new acronyms. ...  read more

A Birthday Letter to My Mom — And a New Tradition

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Last month, I started something new — something simple but meaningful. I wrote a letter to my dad for his 81st birthday.  That letter wasn’t about making peace or fixing the past. It was about connection — sharing small but cherished memories that shaped how I see him, and showing him, in writing, how much he means to me. ...  read more

I’m Happy, Excited, Lost, and Anxious – All at the Same Time

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What it feels like to leave traditional work and walk into the unknown

On April 11, I’ll officially leave my corporate job—and with it, close the chapter on 30 years of traditional work. But this isn’t just about quitting a job. It’s about stepping away from the structure that has defined most of my adult life and stepping into a space I’ve never fully explored: freedom. ...  read more