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How to Trust Yourself When the Plan Falls Apart Recently, I had a powerful conversation with a former colleague. They were frustrated, disillusioned, and unsure of what to do next. The job they accepted with high hopes had turned into something very different—routine, transactional, and uninspiring. To make matters worse, they felt more like a …
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Build credibility, boost opportunities, and make your work work for you. Hey, have you heard of performance currency? If not, keep reading—you need to know about this. It’s one of the most underrated yet powerful assets you can build in your career. And no, I’m not talking about your paycheck (though, trust me, it’ll impact …
We’re in the Midst of a Disrespect Epidemic It’s honestly a shame that, as grown folks, we even have to talk about this. Respect. Decency. Common courtesy. These aren’t new concepts—they’re the basics, the kind of things we were taught (or should have been taught) as kids. And yet, here we are, in boardrooms, public …
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Let’s Get Real About Work-Life Balance. It’s Not What You Think. There, I said what I’m sure most of us have realized: there is no such thing as work-life balance. Is it bullshit? Not quite. But it’s an old concept that’s been: – Promoted for years – Doable (they said) – Never achievable (reality check) …
Embracing Power Can I have an honest conversation with you about power? It’s incredible how one little word can generate fear in people. Just reading the word probably stirred something in you. Maybe a slight hesitation? Perhaps a little voice saying, “Isn’t it a bit… much to talk about power?” Or maybe you’re thinking about …
Don’t Make Financial Moves Without This Knowledge Interest Rates: The Sneaky Influencers of Your Investments When the folks in charge decide to raise interest rates (The Federal Reserve), they are turning up the price of money. Suddenly, getting loans for big purchases becomes more costly. The higher the interest rate, the more you’ll pay to borrow. This often leads to people and companies tightening their belts and cutting back on spending and investing. Why change the interest rates? The Federal Reserve …
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Here’s How to Make That Move. Want to put your money to work for you instead of the other way around? First you have to be decisive about it then you move to open a brokerage account. This may seem basic to some but not everyone has the same level of knowledge or comfort with …
The Trap of the Glass Escalator “Moving up but not in the way you want? You might be on a path you never intended to take.” Have you ever felt like you’re moving up in your career but not in the way you expected or desired? Maybe you’ve found yourself on a path that seems …
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