A client said something to me this week that I’ve now heard twice in the past few days: “I was answering a question in the interview, and halfway through, I realized - this was the wrong story. I knew it as I was talking, but I didn’t know how to change direction without making it worse.” While she kept answering, her brain started running interference: “Why did I pick this one?” “This isn’t clear.” “I’m rambling. They must notice.” The moment wasn’t a meltdown. It was subtle. Controlled. But...
18 days ago • 5 min read
A client messaged me recently, frustrated. “I’m trying to pivot. I know the type of role I want. But I have no idea where to look. No clue which companies are actually worth reaching out to.” This isn’t someone early in their career. They’re sharp, senior, and have a track record that should make hiring managers light up. But every time they try to take action on their search, they end up back in the same loop - scrolling LinkedIn, clicking on familiar company names, then getting overwhelmed...
25 days ago • 6 min read
Last weekend, I was at the zoo with a friend - kids in tow, strollers loaded with snacks, sunscreen, and everything but the animals we came to see. Welcome back to Design a Career You Love where I help corporate professionals like you design, build and navigate your high impact career with clarity and confidence. ✨ If someone forwarded you this email, subscribe here so you won't miss out on future editions. We were both on solo parent duty while our spouses worked (the irony wasn’t lost on...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Welcome back to Design a Career You Love where I help corporate professionals like you design, build and navigate your high impact career with clarity and confidence. ✨ If someone forwarded you this email, subscribe here so you won't miss out on future editions. A client I worked with recently had just landed a VP-level offer at a growing fintech company. He’d navigated multiple interviews, built strong alignment with the CEO, and was excited about the role. The offer came in at $225K base -...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Welcome back to Design a Career You Love where I help corporate professionals like you design, build and navigate your high impact career with clarity and confidence. ✨ If someone forwarded you this email, subscribe here so you won't miss out on future editions. Earlier this year I was speaking with a friend who started volunteering on a nonprofit board. He wasn’t doing it to find a job - he just wanted to support a cause he cared about. But shortly after starting, someone on the board asked,...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Design a Career You Love where I help corporate professionals like you design, build and navigate your high impact career with clarity and confidence. ✨ If someone forwarded you this email, subscribe here so you won't miss out on future editions. A few months ago, I was speaking with a job seeker who left a senior operations role. She was smart, experienced, and deeply values-driven. She had great relationships from previous roles and a strong track record of success. And yet...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Design a Career You Love where I help corporate professionals like you design, build and navigate your high impact career with clarity and confidence. ✨ If someone forwarded you this email, subscribe here so you won't miss out on future editions. Let’s talk about something I see every week: A smart, high-performing professional gets fed up - reorgs, leadership changes, energy-sucking projects. They think: “Maybe I should start looking.” So they scroll LinkedIn.Click "Easy...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Welcome back to Design a Career You Love where I help corporate professionals like you design, build and navigate your high impact career with clarity and confidence. ✨ If someone forwarded you this email, subscribe here so you won't miss out on future editions. Let’s talk about interviews for your next big role. Specifically, why so many smart, experienced managers and senior managers crash and burn when they’re interviewing for director, VP, or principal-level roles. Not because they don’t...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Welcome back to Design a Career You Love where I help corporate professionals like you design, build and navigate your high impact career with clarity and confidence. ✨ If someone forwarded you this email, subscribe here so you won't miss out on future editions. Let’s get one thing straight: Summer isn’t just for slowing down. It’s for getting ahead. The smartest people I know use this season to quietly sharpen their strategy, strengthen relationships, and get themselves in motion - before...
3 months ago • 5 min read