I’ve been really enjoying writing these career journey breakdowns (Gwyneth Paltrow, Martha Stewart…), and many of you told me how much you’ve been resonating with them. So here’s the next one, this time on Arthur Brooks . Brooks might not be a household Hollywood name, but his story is one of the most fascinating examples of career reinvention I’ve come across. Today he’s known as a Harvard professor, author ( From Strength to Strength ), and happiness researcher, but he’s ha

In light of the recent passing of Jane Goodall, I wanted to dedicate this next career journey breakdown to her. Her life’s work, spanning nearly seven decades, wasn’t just about studying chimpanzees. It was about what happens when someone fully commits to following their curiosity, trusting their gift and listening to their ‘callings.’ Her story beautifully embodies so many of the ideas we talk about over here: breadcrumbs, the thread, the Zone of Genius, and the power of sm

I got such a great response to my Gwyneth Paltrow career breakdown that I’m keeping the format going—this time with Martha Stewart. I’ll admit, this one felt a little risky. She’s a controversial figure. But there’s no denying she’s a master of reinvention, so I rewatched the Netflix documentary on her life to pull out the lessons we can all use at a career crossroads. Permission to Reinvent Yourself: Love her or not, you have to respect her ability to evolve: Model → Stockb

I recently listened to a fascinating conversation between Gwyneth Paltrow and Rick Rubin on his podcast Tetragrammaton . Listening as a career coach, I couldn’t help but hear powerful lessons for anyone navigating career change or evolution . So today, I’m breaking down some of those lessons into practical concepts and tools you can apply to your own journey. (PS: You don’t need to listen to the episode for this to be valuable—though it’s a great one!) 1. Follow the Breadcrum

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