Reinvention lessons from Martha Stewart
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
Reinvention secrets from Gwyneth Paltrow
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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