Your Career Partner

09/22/2026

I listened to the latest episode of Work Should Feel Good on Spotify today, and it sparked a lot of reflection for me.

Diana Alt and Jeremy Schifeling were talking about what becomes more important for us as AI becomes capable of doing more.

One phrase from Diana especially stayed with me:

“Know what good looks like.”

Because AI can help us write, research, analyze, prepare, and move faster.

But someone still has to know whether the output is actually good.

And I’d take that one step further:

Before we can know what good looks like, we need clarity about what we’re actually trying to accomplish.

That feels increasingly important to me.

As AI gets better at ex*****on, our judgment, empathy, problem-solving, adaptability, relationships, and ability to build trust don’t become less valuable. They may become even more valuable.

It’s also why this conversation connected so strongly with what Fran Arvan and I are exploring through our Beyond the Algorithm LinkedIn Live series: how do we take advantage of what technology makes possible without outsourcing the thinking that still belongs to us?

Such a thoughtful conversation, Diana and Jeremy. 🎧

I’ll put the episode link in the comments for anyone who wants to listen.

What do you think becomes more valuable as AI becomes more capable?

09/09/2026

I had an interesting realization while doing some work for a client between our coaching sessions.

I was reading a reflection they had shared with me and found myself noticing patterns, reflecting back evidence, asking questions and connecting what they were experiencing to work we'd already done together.

And it occurred to me: the coaching was still happening.

That's something I've always believed, but I saw it differently in that moment.

I don't want the work I do with someone to only be useful while we're sitting across from each other.

I want the questions we've explored to come back when they're facing something new. I want the tools we've created to help them think through what they're experiencing. And over time, I want them to become increasingly confident doing more of that for themselves.

I want the work we're doing together to travel with them.

Maybe that's one of the clearest ways I can explain what being a career partner means to me.

The session matters. But the partnership is bigger than the session.

One strategic choice I feel strongly about

I would not end any of these with a question or CTA.

No “What does partnership mean to you?”
No “Have you ever experienced this?”
No “I'd love to hear your thoughts.”

09/01/2026

AI can review your resume in seconds.

LinkedIn is filled with career tips.

Recruiters, coaches, creators, newsletters, and podcasts are constantly telling us what we should do next.

So why do so many professionals still feel uncertain about their careers?

Because the challenge isn't finding information.

It's knowing what deserves your trust.

That's the conversation Fran Arvan and I are kicking off in the first episode of **Beyond the Algorithm**, our new LinkedIn Live thought leadership series exploring the intersection of career strategy, artificial intelligence, and the future of work.

Episode 1: Finding Career Advice You Can Trust

We'll explore questions like:

• How do you evaluate career advice in an an AI-driven world?

• When should AI inform your decisions—and when shouldn't it?

• How do you distinguish thoughtful guidance from generic advice?

• What role should human judgment play in navigating today's career landscape?

Our goal isn't to tell you what to think.

It's to help you think more strategically about your career in a world where information is abundant, but clarity is increasingly difficult to find.

📅 **Wednesday, September 16**
🕛 **12:00 PM ET**

If these are questions you've been wrestling with, we'd love to have you join us.

You can view the event and join us here:

Beyond the Algorithm | Episode 1: Finding Career Advice You Can Trust: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7500588483468488705?viewAsMember=true

We hope you'll be part of the conversation.

08/25/2026

Career development isn't always about moving up.

Sometimes it's about stepping back and asking:

What do I want work to provide in this season of my life?

Growth?

Intellectual challenge?

Flexibility?

Meaningful contribution?

More space for life outside of work?

Or some combination that doesn't fit neatly into a traditional career path?

We spend a lot of time asking, “What's next?”

The next job.
The next promotion.
The next move.

But career clarity sometimes requires a different question:

“What do I want my relationship with work to look like now?”

Because once that answer changes, the strategy may need to change with it.

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08/20/2026

When a job becomes stressful or unpredictable, the urgency to get out can become very real.

I need out.

And that feeling deserves to be taken seriously.

But there's a difference between honoring urgency and letting urgency make the decision.

When getting out becomes the goal, almost any opportunity that offers an exit can start to look like progress.

A different company. A different manager. A different role. A different industry.

But different doesn't necessarily mean better. And it certainly doesn't mean better for you.

Urgency can tell us something important: something needs to change.

What it can't tell us on its own is what needs to change, what we want instead, or where we should go next.

That's where clarity still matters.

The goal isn't to ignore the reality of a difficult situation. It's to make sure urgency gives us **information without giving it all of the authority.

Because getting out and moving forward aren't always the same thing.

08/17/2026

“I need a new job.”

Sometimes, that's exactly what needs to happen.

But when I hear this in my coaching, I don't immediately jump to resumes, applications, or identifying the next role.

First, I want to understand:

What are you actually trying to change?

Is it the work itself? The manager? The culture? The scope of the role? A lack of growth?

Or has the situation become difficult enough that getting out feels like the most important thing?

Those are different career problems, and they don't necessarily lead to the same solution.

This is why I believe so strongly in clarity before tactics.

You can execute a job search really well and still find yourself recreating much of what you were trying to leave.

Before asking, “What jobs should I pursue?” it may be worth asking:

What am I actually trying to change?”

The answer can change the entire direction of your search.

02/06/2026

Today the work clicked. 💼

I walked out of a coaching session feeling completely aligned with how I want to show up.

No rushing.

No forcing decisions.

No over-engineering next steps.

Just clarity first. Partnership always. Pacing that honors the human.

02/02/2026

New month, new newsletter. 📬

This month's theme: Breaking the career Groundhog Day loop.

You know the feeling - same patterns, same frustrations, same internal debate about whether to stay or go. The sense that something needs to change, but you're not sure what.

Here's what I've learned: The cycle doesn't break by moving faster or making a big decision. It breaks when you get clear about what's actually keeping you stuck.

In this month's edition, I share the Four Diagnostic Questions I work through with clients at career inflection points:

1. The Capability Question: Am I stuck because I lack skills, or because my value isn't visible?
2. The Environment Question: Is this organization capable of giving me what I need next?
3. The Timing Question: Am I strategically ready to move, or just emotionally ready to leave?
4. The Positioning Question: Can people articulate what I'm uniquely good at?

These questions aren't meant to be answered quickly or alone. They're the beginning of a conversation about what's actually holding you back - and how to break the pattern.

If you're navigating a career inflection point, this newsletter is for you.

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01/05/2026

2026 is here. Let's make it count. 🔥

New year, new opportunities—but here's the truth: clarity beats chaos every single time.

This year isn't about reinventing yourself. It's about getting clear on where you're going and building a strategy to get there.

For the executives, mid-career professionals, and leaders navigating what's next: this is your year to ditch the doubt and own your next chapter.

✨ Clarity → Confidence → Strategic moves → The right opportunities.

That's the framework. That's the partnership.

Ready to make 2026 your breakthrough year? Let's go. 💼