Hi , What if the rejection you’re nursing today is the exact fuel you need to accelerate tomorrow? Few words slice as cleanly as “No.” A proposal declined, an idea dismissed, a promotion passed over, each landing like a tiny echo that threatens to stall momentum. But what if that sting is less a stop-sign and more a spark, signaling …

  Ever received feedback that felt more like a punch than a gift? You’re not alone. Feedback is supposed to help us grow. But more often than not, it either stings, confuses, or gets brushed off. And that’s a shame, because when harnessed well, feedback is one of the most powerful tools for personal and professional development. But here’s the …

  What if feeling great in the next chapter of your career didn’t require blowing up everything you’ve built? We’ve been told that changing direction means starting from zero. That reinvention requires risk, sacrifice, and the willingness to throw out decades of hard-earned experience. And for many of us, especially those in mid or later careers, it’s enough to make …

Hi , Have you ever felt like your career just stopped moving? Not because you don’t care. Not because you aren’t working hard. But because, despite all the effort, the energy, the experience, you’ve hit a wall. And nothing seems to get you through it. Welcome to the Career Plateau That frustrating, often disorienting stretch of a career where growth …

Hi , Six months ago, I started an experiment called my “2×20″ (pronounced “two by twenty”). I basically asked myself: “What if I spent two years figuring out how to make the next twenty years of my life truly awesome?” With a focus, though not exclusively, on work. It’s about taking a proactive approach to life, rather than simply reacting …

Hi , What if the best, most meaningful chapter of your career hasn’t even begun yet? We’re often sold this quiet lie: that reinvention is the realm of the young. That if you haven’t figured out your “thing” by 40, or worse, if you have and it no longer fits, you’ve somehow missed your shot. But I’ve spent decades immersed …

Hi , Six months ago, I started an experiment called my “2×20″ (pronounced “two by twenty”). I basically asked myself: “What if I spent two years figuring out how to make the next twenty years of my life truly awesome?” With a focus, though not exclusively, on work. It’s about taking a proactive approach to life, rather than simply reacting …

Hi , What if the most underrated catalyst for career growth wasn’t a skill, but a mindset? Why Curiosity Might Be the Ultimate Career Advantage When we talk about advancing in our careers, the usual suspects show up: ambition, drive, discipline, intelligence. But there’s one quality that often gets overlooked: curiosity. And not the surface-level kind, but a deeper, active, …

Hi , What if the key to navigating your next big career move… was actually something small? I’m talking about small wins. Tiny, often overlooked moments of progress that, when stacked, create something far bigger than we expect…and with a lot less angst. When you’re stepping into a career transition, by choice or necessity, small wins aren’t just nice to …

Hi , I feel like this is becoming a year of reflection and, potentially, reimagining for many. Especially when it comes to work. One where you’ve got decisions to make, maybe even dreams and a clear vision of the work you truly want to do—but there is one big obstacle: you’re waiting for permission to do it. I feel your …