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Who Am I If I’m Not Achieving?

Perfection feeds on inauthentic, society-driven, external validation𑁋the why and how of being a recovering perfectionist.

Sep 14, 2022

Who Am I If I’m Not Achieving?

Sep 14, 2022

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The Toxic Shaming and Blaming of Holding People Accountable at Work

You can’t hold someone accountable for something they didn’t agree to or don’t want. Yet, people and companies do it all the time.

Feb 24, 2021

The Toxic Shaming and Blaming of Holding People Accountable at Work

Feb 24, 2021

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The Impact of Parasocial Relationships in Startups

What happens when founders idolize complicated, imperfect icons like Elon Musk?

5d ago

The Impact of Parasocial Relationships in Startups

5d ago

The Working Mom Dilemma: To talk about or not talk about your kids at work

Mothers are seen as less competent and committed at work, making authenticity, impact, and pay equity difficult.

Mar 10, 2023

The Working Mom Dilemma: To talk about or not talk about your kids at work

Mar 10, 2023

The Unspoken Power of Soft-Skills

Here’s how to make sure your softness is valued and rewarded at work.

Aug 16, 2022

The Unspoken Power of Soft-Skills

Aug 16, 2022

The Work Breakup𑁋Making Space for Grief

My journey with professional loss and the poetry that got me through it.

Aug 9, 2022

The Work Breakup𑁋Making Space for Grief

Aug 9, 2022

What To Do Right Now

Work is a system influenced by people, politics, and society. What’s happening in politics and the world can’t be ignored.

Jun 27, 2022

What To Do Right Now

Jun 27, 2022

Save Our Souls — The Mental Health Crisis Facing Companies

Companies can impact mental health by letting go of individualism and improving the quality of life for their employees.

Jun 9, 2022

Save Our Souls — The Mental Health Crisis Facing Companies

Jun 9, 2022

The “Nice Guy” Stereotype But Make It a Company

Company promises that fall short of expectations harm people and it’s time for reformation.

Apr 11, 2022

The “Nice Guy” Stereotype But Make It a Company

Apr 11, 2022

Growth can't be self-sacrificial

No one is putting up with companies or people that reward burnout — How to prioritize mental health at work instead.

Mar 7, 2022

Growth can't be self-sacrificial

Mar 7, 2022

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