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A digestible deep dive into a better work-life Really Good Work Advice Hey friend, Earlier this month, I attended a book event for my dear friend and fellow coach Amina AlTai and she did something that struck me in the moment — and left me pondering it for days after. She received a compliment from someone in the audience, and instead of quickly thanking her and moving on, Amina paused. Sat with it. Relished in it. Truly absorbed it. And it was fucking powerful. So powerful, in fact, that I…

Building a better work-life. Happy Monday 🎉 You know that frustrating moment when you leave a big professional opportunity knowing you had something valuable to contribute, but somehow didn’t capture your true worth? Whether it’s a networking event where you felt invisible, a meeting where your brilliant idea got ignored, a presentation that fell flat, or an interview where you couldn’t showcase your expertise… Here’s what’s really happening: Your energy is having a conversation before you…

A digestible deep dive into a better work-life Really Good Work Advice Hey there, A few days ago, I read this thoughtful Atlantic piece about the limits of self-knowledge and our culture’s obsession with defining ourselves. It made me reflect on a recent self-coaching session that seemed to contradict everything the article was saying—until I realized it was actually proving its deeper point. Speaking of self-coaching, I’ve been running a little experiment the past few weeks that’s unlocked a…

Building a better work-life. Happy Monday 🎉 I just witnessed a client do something that made my heart sink. We were role-playing the dreaded “Tell Me About Yourself” interview question and despite her brilliance at her job, it simply did not translate into her answer. See, Sarah has 8 years of experience, has led multiple successful launches, and genuinely loves solving complex problems. But when I asked her to tell me about herself, she launched into a chronological recitation of her resume…

A digestible deep dive into a better work-life Really Good Work Advice Happy Monday 👋 You know the feeling. You leave a coaching session, workshop, or finish reading a self-help book completely energized. You have clarity, you have a plan, you have genuine enthusiasm for change. But then… life happens. The initial spark fades. You find yourself back in old patterns, wondering why you can’t just follow through. Here’s what I’ve learned after years of coaching ambitious, intelligent people…

Building a better work-life. Happy Friday 🎉 “When do you know when to take the opportunity at hand, even if it’s not perfect, versus continuing to search for something that might seem perfect? Is there such thing as perfect?” This question landed in my inbox last week from “J”, a recent MBA grad who’d just been let go. She had a compelling opportunity in front of her—a contract role with a dermatologist’s skincare brand that had just landed a new account. The role offered growth potential,…

📣 Tomorrow Update your resume in real-time using proven strategies and AI prompts that help you stand out in the job search. Register for free Building a better work-life. Hey you, Lately, I’ve been experimenting with something new: using ChatGPT as a thought partner — not just to get things done, but to slow down and reflect. What started as a moment of frustration (after realizing an entire chat hadn’t saved) turned into an unexpected coaching session… with myself. I approached it the way I…

A digestible deep dive into a better work-life Really Good Work Advice Happy Monday 👋 In this week’s newsletter, and the final installment of our Work in Progress mini-series, I coach Shay, who has an idea for a side hustle but struggles to manage the rest of her responsibilities, especially as a mom with ADHD. (You can access previous newsletters here.) We explore how to create actionable systems and how to build a sustainable business while managing family life. You’ll witness Shay’s…

Building a better work-life. Happy almost-Friday! “Who am I to call myself that?” was the powerful question that emerged during our kick-off Paid Pod session this week. The person who asked it – an accomplished entrepreneur transitioning to the corporate world – confessed something I’ve heard (and felt) countless times: “I feel awkward claiming this title when I haven’t officially held it before, even though I’ve done all the work.” This internal resistance to owning your professional…

A digestible deep dive into a better work-life Really Good Work Advice Happy Monday! Welcome to another edition of “Work in Progress,” a mini-series where I take you inside real coaching sessions with actionable insights and exercises. This one is from yesterday’s meetup(hope you can make it to the next one!) I’ve changed all names to protect privacy, but the challenges, breakthroughs, and human moments remain authentic. Here’s why I’m so passionate about this series and how I think you can…