career

Take the Driver’s Seat: 4 Ways to Break Free from the “I Should” Trap

Every time I pass a car in a parking lot and see a dog sitting in the driver’s seat, it makes me smile. Sometimes said dog seems impatient or unnerved. They bark, jump, try to stick their head out of the crack in the window. Other times, said dog is calm, maybe even content. They sit straight up, look ahead, and almost seem to be smiling. I can’t help but think that dog is enjoying being in the driver’s seat (instead of in the back seat) for once! The last time I saw a dog in a car, it occurred Read more.

Career Wayfinding: Give Yourself Permission to Explore Without the Pressure to Commit

At some point in our lives, each of us will experience something that prompts us to take stock of our current situation. At that niggling in the back of your brain, you might ask yourself: Am I engaged in my work? Or simply going through the motions? Do I feel fulfilled by my routine? Or discouraged by the drudgery? Do I have a positive outlook for the future? Or dread for what lies ahead? If you lean right in your response to any of these questions, it may be a sign that it’s time to make a change. But before Read more.

Our Wish List for 2025: 5 Ways to Rethink Your Career Journey

Every year at this time, our feeds are filled with lists of career trends: automation is coming for our jobs, our skills gaps are growing, and we all need to be ready for big, scary change. These trends might predict what’s happening to us, but wouldn’t it be better to focus on what’s possible for us? The truth is, the most powerful shifts in your career don’t come from following trends. They come from rethinking your approach to work and redefining success on your terms. That’s why, instead of compiling another trends list for 2025, we’re sharing our wish list Read more.