Career Advice Blog
TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) The Mindset: To reclaim agency in a low-psychological safety work environment, stop being a reactive and become a proactive. The Solution: Use the A.C.T.S. Framework (Assess, Communicate, Test, Set) as a structured plan to influence your work climate and protect your well-being. The Payoff: Systematically applying this framework is an act of energy management, allowing you to...
TLDR (Too Long; Didn’t Read) The Problem: A lack of psychological safety is not merely “a difficult environment”; it is a profound source of chronic stress that silently drains your...
The trauma of change fatigue You’ve been there: a major company reorganization, a sudden team shift, or a pivot in your core role; feeling overwhelmed, confused, and deeply frustrated. The...
The exhaustion of worry You feel it every day: a knot of anxiety centered on things you can’t change. Layoffs, market shifts, a difficult boss’s mood, or a project deadline set by someone...
In today’s job market, feeling stuck, burnt out, or just ready for a change is common. But when it’s time to seek support, the options can be overwhelming: Should you go at it alone or...
The cost of under-earning You’ve landed the offer. Congratulations! But now, the dread sets in. That email with the salary number triggers a familiar mix of anxiety and self-doubt. You know you should...
Do you find yourself soaring on Friday afternoon, only to crash into a pit of dread by Sunday evening? This all-too-common emotional rollercoaster—known as Friday highs and Sunday scaries (or Sunday...
We’re diving into an exciting tool that I’ve found incredibly useful in my 15+ years as a life and career coach—the Wellness Wheel. If you’ve ever felt like life’s demands are pulling you in too...
The ISTP leader don’t just give orders; they roll up their sleeves, get their hands dirty, and show you exactly how the job is done. They are the quiet masters of execution, leading not with...
Do you prefer tinkering with a broken engine to engaging in small talk at a party? If so, you might be an ISTP. ISTPs are known as “The Virtuoso,” “The Crafter,” or “The Mechanic.” They are defined...
When you picture a leader, what comes to mind? A charismatic public speaker, a demanding authority figure, a cheerleader rallying the troops? Now, forget all that. The INTP leader, known as “The...
Ever felt like you’re constantly building intricate mental models, unraveling complex problems just for the fun of it, or getting lost in a thought-spiral while everyone else is focused on the latest...
In the world of leadership, there’s a certain archetype we often see celebrated: the stoic, resolute figure, the one who meticulously plans every detail and executes with unwavering discipline...