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How I Train Myself to Fall in Love With My Job (Again and Again)

Before I even sign a contract, I ask myself a question: “Can I fall in love with this job?” Not just the title or the mission — but the people, the rhythm, the vibe. It’s a question I learned to ask the hard way. In my early career, I chased roles that looked great on…
When the Work You Love Starts to Hurt

Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it just looks like you, but with the light dimmed. For me, it started with headaches. The kind you wake up with in the morning and carry with you into every meeting. Then came the cynicism. Which, if you know me, is very unlike me. I used to…
Designing a Life I Love: A Sabbatical Check-In

Three months ago, I left my director role at Google to take a deliberate pause.I had a plan—a structure built around three pillars that mattered deeply to me: I was excited, a little scared, and mostly curious—what would actually happen when the plan met reality? Now, a quarter into this sabbatical year, I wanted to…
When Was the Last Time You Started Something Completely New?

This weekend, I assisted in a Co-Active Coaching Fundamentals course. It brought me back to a time—less than two years ago—when I sat in that very same course, not as an assistant, but as a student. I didn’t know then just how much of a turning point it would become. Back then, I was just…
Empower Your Career: When to Choose a Mentor or Coach

My journey as a mentor began years ago, working primarily with women and young entrepreneurs. There was something deeply fulfilling about sharing my experiences and knowledge, watching these talented individuals navigate challenges I had faced before. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting numerous professionals as they built their businesses and advanced their…
Wanderlust as a Career Catalyst: How Traveling Can Redefine Your Professional Journey

In the relentless pursuit of career success, I’ve found myself all too often trapped in a cycle of expectations – corporate ladders to climb, societal pressures to conform, and predefined paths that can slowly suffocate my true potential. But as an avid traveler, I’ve discovered that the key to unlocking my most authentic professional self…