Let’s be real: even the thought of having a tough conversation with your boss can make your stomach turn. Whether it’s about feeling undervalued, overwhelmed, overlooked, or just off, these conversations are never easy. But they’re necessary. If you’ve been avoiding saying something because you don’t want to come across
If your workdays are starting to feel like you’re stuck on cruise control, it might be time to check the dashboard. Coasting isn’t always a bad thing. It can be a breather after a long season of hustle. But when you find yourself in a stagnant role, it’s a sign
Let me guess, you’ve tried every time management hack in the book. Color-coded calendars. Productivity apps. Early wake-ups. Late nights. And still, your to-do list somehow gets longer by the hour. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. One of the biggest red flags in a struggling career isn’t a
With any career change or job search, there’s risk involved. There’s the emotional risk of rejection, and the financial risk of going too long between jobs without a paycheck. And, if you’re still in your current job, there’s the risk of your boss finding out you’re seeking something new. Another
Imposter syndrome, the nagging feeling you’re not as capable at what you do (or hope to do) as others may think, can be debilitating. Just reading a job ad or looking at the to-do list of starting your own business can trigger it. Of course there are some ways to
When I go paddle boarding on the lake or river, I first try to predict what the conditions will be like by using the tools I have at my fingertips. This includes a lake information app indicating the speed of the current, a weather app predicting wind speeds, and an
