Lost your job? Don’t rush into updating your resume or applying for anything and everything. In this post, I share a grounded three-step approach to recovering from career setbacks: spirit, strategy, and then tactics. Learn how to process the emotional impact, realign with your values, and take meaningful action. Includes a real-life story of a career pivot done right. If you’re navigating job loss, this is a clear and compassionate place to start.

Struggling to stay motivated mid-year? This podcast breaks down the difference between motivation and willpower, helping you reset your goals and regain momentum during the June slump.

“I chose to leave. So why do I feel so sad?”

It’s something I hear often from clients—people who walked away on their own terms. Retirement. A buyout. A planned exit.

And yet… something feels off.  There’s a heaviness they didn’t expect. A version of themselves they miss.

When a decision is logical, even strategic, it’s hard to make space for the grief that can still follow.  But that doesn’t mean the grief isn’t real.  And it doesn’t mean you made the wrong choice.

This carousel explores why we can feel so much after leaving a role—even when it was our decision. If this speaks to you, I hope it helps you name what’s been quietly waiting to be acknowledged.

Struggling with a stalled dream or delayed career goal? This post explores the emotional toll of unmet timelines, why grief can show up even when your dream is still alive, and how to process frustration, sadness, and stuckness with clarity and intention. Learn how to mourn outdated beliefs, reconnect with your purpose, and take meaningful steps forward—even when the path feels uncertain.

At some point, most of us hit a stretch in our career where grit and solo problem-solving just aren’t enough.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve read the books. Listened to the podcasts. Whiteboarded the options. But the clarity, direction, or momentum still feels out of reach.

That’s when support—the right kind of support—can change everything.

But not all help is created equal.

Sometimes you need a coach to help you hear your own voice again.

Sometimes you need a mentor who’s walked the path and can point out the pitfalls.

Sometimes you need a consultant who can cut through complexity and offer a plan.

👉 In this week’s blog podcast, I break down the difference between each—and how to know what you actually need.

You’ll also find the exact questions I recommend asking before hiring someone, and how I wear all three hats as a career strategist (depending on what the moment calls for).

If you’re navigating a turning point—career grief, a leap into leadership, or a shift in what success means to you—this might help you figure out what kind of support will truly move the needle.

I’ve always loved working hard. But lately, I’ve started questioning whether the way I work is actually working for me. I explore the difference between ambition and workaholism and three strategies I’m testing to shift my relationship with productivity, purpose, and rest.

If procrastination has ever made you clean out closets, reorganize junk drawers, or (in my case) manually express your dog’s anal glands instead of working on something important—this week's post is for you. 😉 We’re taught that procrastination is a time management issue. That if we just had better systems or more discipline, we could power through.If you've been stuck, stalled, or feeling bad about it—you’re not alone, and you’re not broken.

I didn’t go to Japan to think about work.

I went for the cherry blossoms, the food, the castles—and to have the trip of a lifetime with my brother and eldest daughter.

But somewhere between getting lost in the Shinjuku train station and noticing the very cool rituals of everyday life, I started thinking differently about career strategy.

One thing that really stuck with me? You are responsible for your own trash. (Literally. There are no public trash cans. You carry it home because it's yours.) It made me think: how often do we expect our workplace to clean up emotions that are actually ours to manage?

This week on Substack, I’m sharing five everyday lessons from Japan that made me rethink how we show up at work—and what real fulfillment looks like.

Are Your Gremlins Lying to You? 👹

You know that voice—the one that whispers (or shouts) that you’re not good enough, that you’ll never recover from a career setback, that maybe it was all your fault.

That’s not the truth. That’s grief talking. And the longer we let those gremlins run wild, the more they shape how we see ourselves and what we believe is possible.

I’m breaking down why career grief invites self-doubt, how to separate fact from fear, and what you can do to rewrite the story in your head.

💡 If your gremlins have been running the show, this one’s for you.

Why do I keep starting over?

New job. New project. New industry. The thrill of something fresh is exciting—until stress kicks in, and suddenly, you're back to square one.

If you’ve ever wondered why you keep pivoting but never feel like you’re thriving, you’re not alone. Many professionals get stuck in sprouting mode—constantly starting but never fully growing into their potential.

This week on Substack, I’m diving into:

 ✅ The hidden role stress plays in keeping you stuck

 ✅ How to know if you’re exploring or avoiding discomfort

 ✅ The key mindset shifts to finally blossom in your career

If you’re tired of the cycle of starting over, this one's for you.