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Why Career Transitions Feel So Unsettling for High Performers
February 15, 2026
Why Career Transitions Feel So Unsettling for High Performers Career change is supposed to feel bold. Strategic. Like we’re leveling…
Career Coach for the High-Achieving Single Mom: Break Burnout & Build Success
February 15, 2026
Being a high-achieving single mom often feels like working two full-time jobs at the same time, with no clean handoff…
The Career Change Checklist For Googlers (What To Evaluate Before You Decide Your Next Move)
February 15, 2026
If you’re a Googler sitting with the quiet sense that something in your work life no longer fits, you’re not…
Midlife Career Shift from Product Manager
January 15, 2026
Making a midlife career shift from a Product Manager role can feel intimidating, especially if you have spent years building…
Your Company Is Restructuring: How to Prepare Psychologically (From an Ex-Google HR)
January 15, 2026
There’s a particular kind of tension that enters the body when we hear the word restructuring. Even before any details…
Is It Worth Leaving Big Tech Companies For A Startup Or Small Company?
January 15, 2026
A question I hear constantly from women in transition is, “Should I leave big tech for a startup or smaller…
Signs You Need A Career Change – From A Former Google HR Lead
January 15, 2026
As an ex-Googler (xoogler), I’ve felt what many of us eventually feel. When you’ve spent years inside Google, telling the…
Product Manager Who No Longer Wants To Manage Stakeholders
December 15, 2025
If you're a Product Manager who no longer wants to manage stakeholders, you’re not overreacting. This is one of the…
How To Explain A Career Gap (Without Feeling Awkward)
December 15, 2025
People worry about career gaps far more than hiring managers do. You can take time off for caregiving, burnout, layoffs,…
How to Make a Mid-Career Change
December 15, 2025
A mid-career change is about using what you’ve already built, aligning your work with who you are now, and moving…
Intrapreneurship: How to Grow Your Career Without Changing Jobs
November 20, 2025
You’ve been in your role long enough to know the ropes. You’re good at what you do. But lately, you’re…
How to Talk To Your Manager About Career Growth: Best Way To Increase Your Odds In The Conversation
November 20, 2025
If you’re waiting for your manager to magically notice your hard work and hand you your next big opportunity, you…
How to Speak to Your Manager About an Internal Transfer: Best Tips to Make the Move Smooth
November 12, 2025
Why Internal Transfers Can Be a Smart Career Move An internal transfer means moving to a different role, team, or…
Life After Tech: How to Navigate a Career Transition Without Starting Over
October 28, 2025
If you've had enough of tech, or if tech has had enough of you, you may be wondering, "What next?"…
How to Stand Out in Tech Job Applications (Even Without a Tech Degree)
October 28, 2025
A lot of people still believe that the only way into the tech industry is through a computer science degree.…
How Do I Know It’s Time For A Career Change
October 23, 2025
There’s a quiet question many high-achievers carry. You’ve done everything “right,” built your career, hit your goals, and from the…
What Should I Ask a Career Coach Before I Start Working with Them
September 27, 2025
A good coach can help you stop spinning in circles and finally take action. According to the International Coaching Federation,…
Mid-Career Resume 101: How to Update Your Resume With Current Job or Future Job
September 16, 2025
Most mid-career professionals tend to postpone updating their resumes until it becomes necessary, typically triggered by events such as layoffs,…
What If I Want to Change Careers But Can’t Afford a Pay Cut?
August 17, 2025
If you’ve ever thought, “I want to change careers but can't afford a pay cut,” you’re not alone. And you’re…
Is It Worth Changing Careers?
August 17, 2025
After more than two decades in fast-paced leadership roles at companies like Google, Grammarly, and MTV, I know what it…
Why Consider a Career Transition Coach?
August 15, 2025
So, you’re thinking about switching things up in your career? Maybe you're totally over your job, or you're eyeing a…
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