You Don't Need a Break. You Need a Reset.

If your job search feels heavy lately, you might be wondering: "Should I just step away for a while?"

Here's a different take.

You don't need a break. You need a reset—and a return to your Professional Sel...

It’s the question many job seekers dread:
“So what have you been doing since your last role?”

Whether you stepped away to care for family, pursue contract work, deal with a health issue, or reflect after a layoff—it can feel like you have to explain...

(It’s Not Your Resume)

You’ve updated your resume.
Tightened your LinkedIn.
Sent out applications, followed up on referrals, even joined a few networking calls.

So why aren’t you getting interviews?

Here’s the truth that surprises a lot of job see...

Recently, a client said:

“I’m worried they won’t see my startup work as relevant.”

Sound familiar?

If you’ve ever tried to explain your “scrappy,” all-hands-on-deck experience to a big company and seen eyes glaze over—this is for you.

Let’s sh...

 A client recently said to me:

“It checks so many boxes... but I’m missing one or two of their requirements. Should I apply?”

If you’ve ever hesitated before clicking “Submit” on a job posting, you’re not alone.
But here’s what I want you to hear:

When you're up for a promotion, the biggest mistake you can make is treating it like a performance review.

This isn’t about rewarding your past.
It’s about investing in your future.

In other words: they’re not paying you for what you’ve done.
They’...

"I know you're the right person for this role."

That's what the VP told my client—before the job was even posted.

Most job seekers wait for openings. The smart ones create them through strategic introduction letters that position them as problem-so...

Silence Doesn’t Mean You’re Doing It Wrong

One of the hardest parts of job searching today? The lack of feedback.

➡️ You apply—no response.
➡️ You interview—weeks of silence.
➡️ You network—polite “thanks for reaching out,” but no next step.

When ...

"I don't want to bug them."

If I had a dollar for every time a client said this, I could retire. Again.

Last week, a VP of Sales told me she'd been waiting three weeks to follow up after a fantastic interview with General Mills. "What if they think...

You Don’t Have to Just Take the Next Job

In coaching sessions lately, I’ve heard this from smart, capable professionals:

➡️ “I’m afraid I’m being too picky.”
➡️ “Should I lower my expectations?”
➡️ “I don’t want to seem entitled.”

If you’ve though...