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The next six weeks aren’t for pushing harder. They’re for removing friction. If you’re planning a job search or pivot in Q1, here’s the truth I’m seeing across clients right now: People are tired. They’re discouraged. And they’re waiting for January to magically fix the problem. It won’t. What will help is taking a few small, strategic steps now - so you don’t start January already behind, overwhelmed, or trying to sprint from zero. Here’s what I’m recommending to job seeker

I recently had a wrap-up conversation with a client - someone whose search took longer and went in more directions than he expected. He landed a role he’s excited about, and while I’m over the moon for that win, the real story (I think) is in what the process taught him. His search wasn’t straightforward - there was clarity work, networking, timing, and a lot of figuring out what actually felt right. Here’s what he shared: 1. “I had to put my own oxygen mask on first.” He’d b

Every week, I see brilliant, senior people who led complex launches, programs, or GTM motions…struggle to explain their impact in a way that makes anyone outside their company understand (or care). And it’s not because they’re bad at storytelling. It ’s because high-performance cultures train you to value the wrong parts. A few examples: At Amazon , you’re rewarded for diving into the weeds. You succeed by knowing every defect, dependency, and operational nuance. Inside Amaz

If you’ve worked in big tech for any length of time, this week probably hit close to home. The Amazon layoff news is rippling through teams and communities everywhere — even for those not directly impacted. It ’s heavy. And it brings up a familiar mix of emotions: relief, worry, guilt, and the quiet question of “what if I’m next?” If you’re reading this from the other side — maybe you’ve already gone through one of the previous rounds of layoffs, or you left before the cuts —

You finally got the email. A recruiter screen is on the books. Cue the panic: “It’s been years since I’ve done one - what do I even say?” ​​ Let’s clear something up: A recruiter screen isn’t an interrogation or a skills test.It ’s a fit check — to confirm the basics before they move you forward. They’re listening for a few things: Do you meet the minimums for the role (skills, level, background)? Do you sound like you want the role ? As it is written - at this level, pay

(so you can help them immediately see how you're the answer to their problem) If job posts make you think “I could do totally do this...