Why does my experience not translate clearly in interviews?
When your experience does not translate clearly in interviews, the problem is usually not that your background is weak. It is that your language is carrying too much internal context and not enough clear market meaning. At senior levels, interviewers...
How to Network Without Asking for Anything | Build Real Professional Relationships
Recently, I received a message that was remarkable.
No ask. No "quick question." No agenda quietly tucked into the second paragraph.
Just this:
"I've been thinking about something you said. It changed how I approached a situation this week. I want...
“Is It Too Late for Me?”: How to Stay Competitive (and Confident) at Mid-Career and Beyond
Age Doesn’t Disqualify You—Mindset Does
In coaching calls lately, I’ve heard this question come up again and again:
➡️ “Am I too experienced for this role?”
➡️ “I worry I’m being passed over because of my age.”
➡️ “Do companies really want someone ...
“But I Don’t Have the Right Title”: How to Talk About Your Experience So It Works for You
Your Title Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story—You Do
A theme that’s surfaced in recent coaching sessions:
➡️ “I want this Director role, but my last title was Senior Manager.”
➡️ “I know I can do this VP job, but I’ve never held that exact title.”
➡️ “I’m ...
