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The Arrival Fallacy: Why Your Biggest Success Feels Like Your Emptiest Moment

You've arrived. The promotion finally came through, your salary hit that number you've been working toward, the respect you've earned is undeniable. So why does success taste like cardboard? Let me guess—you're sitting there wondering if something's fundamentally wrong with you. You've che...

Mid Life Career Change: Your Declaration of Independence from Success Paradox

July 4th isn't just about America's freedom—it's about recognizing when your own success has become your prison. If you're researching mid life career change, wondering if switching careers will finally make you feel as successful as you look, I'm going to tell you something based on 30+ years in...

What to Do When Laid Off

Why This Career Disruption Might Be Your Greatest Gift What to do when laid off isn't what your well-meaning friends are telling you right now. They're saying update your LinkedIn, network like crazy, and bounce back fast. But here's what I'm telling you instead: pour yourself a glass of wine,...

Feeling Stuck in Career? I'll Tell You Why (And It's Not What Your HR Department Says)

Here's something your leadership team will never tell you: If you're feeling stuck in career despite hitting every metric they've set, it's not because you're not ambitious enough. It's because you're playing a rigged game designed by people who've never had to prove themselves twice as hard for ...

The Broken Rung: Why Women Still Feel Stuck in Their Careers

You’re great at your job. You meet deadlines. You navigate crisis with the precision of a surgeon. You hold things together when it feels like everything might fall apart. But you’re still stuck in mid-level leadership. You’re not imagining it. You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. You’re simpl...

Redefining Success on Your Own Terms

The Rise of Aligned Leadership You’ve done everything “right.” The degrees. The promotions. The late nights, the early flights, the all-in commitment. On paper? You’re killing it. But inside? There’s a knowing. A whisper. A nudge that keeps getting louder. Is this really it? Not in a self-dou...

The Ambitious Woman Trap

How to Win Without Burning Out Brave One, I want to introduce you to Beth. Beth was the definition of success. A former client of mine, she had everything she had worked for - a six-figure salary, a leadership role in tech, and a reputation for being the woman who got things done. Everyone adm...

How Burnout Became Normal - And Why High-Achieving Women Are Paying the Price

I spent most of my 33-year career in some form of burnout. At first, it came in waves - cyclical in nature, tied to the projects I was leading. When this project is done, I can rest. Then came the initiatives. Once we implement this, I can breathe. Then the mergers. Once the dust settles, I’ll t...

Building Boundaries to Thrive in High-Stakes Careers

There was a time when I was the queen of not having boundaries. Building boundaries felt impossible in a world where saying yes was expected. I said yes to everything: extra projects I didn’t have time for, work that stretched me to the brink, and social events that drained me. Deep down, I strug...

Midlife Transitions: How to Navigate Change and Thrive in the Next Chapter

Facing a major shift in your 40s, 50s, or beyond can feel like stepping off a cliff, Brave one. Midlife transitions aren't just about milestones or aging; they're about a profound reevaluation of who we are and where we’re headed. These moments are packed with opportunities for growth and reinven...