As we approach the end of the year, the demands of work and life can leave us feeling busier and more tired than usual. It's often during...

Fall has arrived here in the Bay Area — the kids are settled into their school routines, there's a slight chill in the morning and...

Several years ago, I decided that in order to be taken seriously as a leader, I needed to conquer my fear of public speaking. I focused...

Decisions. They bombard us daily. Some are easy, instinctive. Others leave us paralyzed. The question is: how  do you decide? And how can...

Kadija Samura and I continue our conversation about life, career, and navigating the transition from academia to the corporate world.

What does it really take to navigate the transition from academia to the corporate world? Join me as I delve into a candid conversation...

I have a phrase I often repeat to coaching clients who are overwhelmed and discouraged by seemingly insurmountable odds in their job...

Following up on my burnout story  from last week, I wanted to share some of the resources that I found most helpful during my recovery....

As Mental Health Awareness Month shines a light on personal struggles, I wanted to share the second chapter of my burnout story, which...

Have you ever felt stuck, yearning for something – like an ambitious goal – but unsure how to get there? The “right” path seems elusive....

[ This post was edited for clarity and readability on 11/05/2025 . ] Glimmers in the sky: cloud iridescence (photo credit: Chris Robinson) A few weeks ago, I saw a meme explaining glimmers — the opposite of triggers — and the next day, YouTube suggested a Glimmer-themed yoga video . The universe was sending me a message! It’s easy to feel bombarded by negative news and the constant uncertainty and change. This internal paranoia makes positive experiences slide right off our b

Last fall, I was compelled to take a three-month leave from work due to severe burnout. I've struggled with burnout  before, but this...

Hi friends, it’s been more than a week since my last post, but I no longer have a goal to write weekly and am letting inspiration be my...

Happy New Year! As the new year begins and self-improvement goals take shape, many people include exercise in their list of resolutions....

Just two more days until the end of the year! I’m wrapping up my three-part series on the seven essential needs we all have with an...

Hello and happy holidays! Today I’m excited to feature a post full of practical and useful money management tips from my friend and...

Last week, I started a short series on the 7 universal needs that are essential to your well-being, and talked specifically about three...

Well, hello! It’s been a few months since my last article. I’ve been taking care of myself, which has required making lots of small...

It’s been a few weeks since I last posted, after a 39-week streak of publishing weekly articles. I had set a goal of posting every week...

A few months ago, I wrote about the Four Stages of Competence . I’m now in the throes of the Conscious Incompetence stage in my new job,...