May has been a month of real conversations—about presence, influence, burnout, and bouncing back. I’ve been working with brilliant professionals who are great at what they do… but who are realizing that being good isn’t always enough to get noticed, trusted, or promoted.

Mia dreaded her 1:1s with the boss. She had questions, but hesitated to cross. Would he be okay meeting more often? Her assertiveness was...

That was the first question that came to mind when I learned I was losing my job. If you’ve ever been impacted by a job suppression or...

Overworking doesn’t lead to a promotion. It leads to more overwork. I see it again and again: Bright professionals piling on...

Boasting or Owning? Last month, I coached a brilliant woman in her thirties aiming for her next promotion. She had embraced...

Great results on the wrong projects. A shift to align with company priorities. A new industry with a direct impact. Promotions followed...