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How To Deal With A Toxic Boss
August 13, 2026
From my many years in HR at Google, I’ve lost count of how many times this happened to a woman.…
How To Advocate For Yourself As A Woman In Tech
August 13, 2026
Often, the women I work with will be able to tell their friend exactly how to push back on management…
Is It Perimenopause or Do I Hate My Job?
July 11, 2026
Is It Perimenopause or Do I Hate My Job? A client asked me this question last year and then apologized…
Should I Quit My Job? A Decision Framework from an Ex-Google HR Lead
July 11, 2026
Sometimes it comes out directly “should I quit my job?”. Often, it comes out sideways, as a story about a…
Career Change at 40 for Experience Women – How To Pivot Without Starting Over
July 11, 2026
Type "career change at 40" into Google and almost everything you'll find assumes you're starting from zero. Get a certification.…
The Pros and Cons of Working at FAANG and Other High Performance Culture Companies
June 11, 2026
For many people, landing a role at a FAANG company, a Fortune 500 giant, or a high-growth tech company feels…
Tired of Working in Tech? What I Tell My Clients as an Ex-Google Career Coach
June 11, 2026
"I'm tired of being in tech." I hear some version of it almost every week, usually from a woman 15…
Career Transition: How To Stop Overthinking and Act
June 11, 2026
You do not need more research, another pros and cons list, or one more conversation with a friend who tells…
How to Deal With a Micromanaging Boss When You Just Want to Do Your Work – Career Coach
June 10, 2026
A client said something to me recently: "I just want to work. I wish my manager would get out of…
How to Answer “What Do You Do?” When You’re Between Jobs or in a Career Transition
May 23, 2026
You're at a networking event. Or a school pickup. Or a friend's birthday party. Someone you've just met turns to…
I Don’t Know What I Want To Do With My Career: How To Get Unstuck Without A Big Leap
May 23, 2026
If you're a high-achieving professional woman who has been thinking more and more: "I don't know what I want to…
Meta Layoffs 2026: A Career Transition Coach’s Complete Guide for Affected Employees
May 22, 2026
If you woke up Wednesday morning to an email from Meta telling you your role had been eliminated, take a…
The “What Do I Do With The Last 10 Years Of My Career?” Question
May 20, 2026
The first time a client asked me that question out loud, she was 54, three promotions deep into a job…
Career Coach For Women Over 40: What To Look For And What To Avoid
May 14, 2026
If you are a woman in your forties, fifties, or beyond and the thought of staying in your current role…
Leaving Nonprofit For The Private Sector: A Career Pivot Guide For Executive Women
May 14, 2026
If you have spent the last decade or two building a career inside a nonprofit, the decision to leave is…
Redefining Success After Unexpected Career Change with Greta Petruska
May 8, 2026
A Career Coach's Honest Guide to Finding Your Way Forward If you've been laid off, restructured out of a role…
Google Product Manager Interview Prep: What to Expect and How to Stand Out If You Are Transitioning into Product Manager Role – from a former Google HR Lead
April 15, 2026
If you’re preparing for a Google Product Manager interview, you’ve probably already realized one thing: it’s not only about whether…
Facing a Google Layoff? Here’s What to Do Before, During & After
April 15, 2026
If a Google restructuring is making you anxious about your role, here is the short version: feel what you feel,…
How to Find a Job With More Flexibility (A Career Transition Guide for Googlers)
April 15, 2026
Leaving Google for a more flexible role is a real and increasingly viable move. The key is knowing what flexibility…
Career Change in 2026: Navigating the Age of AI with Confidence
April 15, 2026
We are living through the most significant career shift in a generation. AI is reshaping every industry, and for women…
Career Transition Anxiety: How to Make a Decision Without Panicking
March 15, 2026
Career change feels terrifying because your brain is wired to treat uncertainty as danger. The anxiety is real, but it…
Decoupling Self-Worth from Job Success During Career Change
March 15, 2026
Many professionals tie their self-worth to their job title, which can make career transitions feel like an identity crisis. Shifting…
Career Paths Beyond HR Program Management: Strategy, Ops, or Organizational Development?
March 15, 2026
HR program management often starts as an execution role but gradually expands into strategic work like workforce planning, operating model…
What to Do After a Tough Reorg and How to Come Back Stronger with More Clarity
March 13, 2026
You survived the reorg. The dust is settling, the new org chart is out, and everyone is pretending things are…
Career Coach for the High Anxiety, High Achieving Woman
February 15, 2026
High-achieving women often experience a form of anxiety that coexists with strong performance, leadership potential, and outward success. This pattern…
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