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Three versions of the same conversation last week. Different people, different levels, different orgs. Same situation: performing above their current level for years. Getting the feedback that says "you're ready." And then... nothing moves. When this goes on long enough, something starts to crack inside. You start wondering if the feedback was just politeness. If maybe you're not as strong as you thought. If the problem is you. It almost never is. What I see across dozens of

Something I keep coming back to with my Amazon clients: If you were at Amazon for any real length of time, chances are you're an achiever. Maybe you showed up that way. Maybe the environment trained it into you. Either way, you're wired to spot the next problem, fix it, and move on. That muscle got strong — and it served you well. It also makes transitions harder than they need to be. Because the moment you decide to leave — or the moment the decision gets made for you — that

Every December, clients start asking: “Should I squeeze in a certification before January? Will it help my job search?” Sometimes the answer is yes. Most of the time, the answer is: it depends on what story you’re trying to tell. Here’s how I coach clients through this decision. 1. Quick certifications only pay off if they reinforce something you're already strong in A weekend or 3–5 hour certification can absolutely add credibility - ​ but only when it formalizes work you al

When I ask clients what they want next, a lot of them say: “Basically my current role—just without the churn, bureaucracy, or stress.” ​​ Yep. I hear you. But if we really want to do something about it, we have to go deeper. It’s not enough to know you’re tired of the chaos. You have to pinpoint: What about your current role is draining the life out of you. And what energizes you - where you’re in flow, adding the most value. The End-of-Day Energy Check Here’s a simple practi

Most searches stall because the goal is fuzzy. Not the big “career vision” part - but in the next role part. If you can’t name what...

You said yes to something that made sense. The scope was right. The challenge felt good. You could see yourself making a difference....

I still chuckle recalling that conversation. At the time, it felt like a gut punch. Back then, I hadn't started coaching school nor left...

Switching industries? This one is for you. I went from retail to corporate in the middle of the economic meltdown that was 2008. In 2012,...

I see you over there, wrapping up work for the year… wondering if you actually did anything. A client recently commented that they felt...

I checked the calendar today and it’s basically Q4. With holiday sales periods, family engagements or holidays looming, it may seem an...

I t’s daunting. It’s huge. No one really likes to think about it. We’d much rather make small, lateral moves, and then feel some sort of...