The other Friday, Gil went out with his friends and I had the evening to myself. The kids were in bed, it was raining non-stop, so I put the fire on, wrapped myself in a blanket and poured a glass of Côtes du Rhône. I was looking for something light to watch. These days, with so much heaviness in the world, I don’t really have the capacity for anything too serious. I landed on Julie & Julia . Perfect for a solo evening and a bit of escapism. I finished the film feeling unexpe

Here’s another Career Breakdown — a series where I unpack the real (messy, non-linear) paths of well-known people so we can learn something essential… Clarity doesn’t come first. The courage to follow the breadcrumbs does. (following the breadcrumbs, if you’re new to my work, is one of my favorite tools for clients asking “What’s next?” It’s about noticing and following the little clues life leaves us about what lights us up and where we might be called to go) Today we’re lo

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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