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Lately, I’ve been speaking with the media quite a bit about how difficult this job market feels for many people. It’s competitive, unpredictable, and emotionally draining. You can prepare carefully, interview well, and still hear “no,” or, what is becoming increasingly more common: utter silence. That kind of rejection hurts. And when it happens repeatedly, it starts to wear down your confidence and motivation. Many people begin doubting their skills and replaying every inte

It’s hard to believe that my book, I Wish I’d Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss, has now been out in the world for three months. When I first wrote this book, my goal was simple: to give people language for something many were experiencing but did not have the right language to name. I wanted readers to feel less alone, and more equipped to do something about one of the most damaging dynamics that exists in professional life. What I

The world around us is chaotic, and that chaos translates into uncertainty in our work and lives. Many of us are absorbing a constant stream of outrage, tragedy, and fear. We are processing scary news and heartbreaking wars—between meetings, deadlines, performance targets, and the next “breaking news” notification. It’s no wonder so many people feel worn down. The pressure is not just emotional; it is structural. Across the U.S., workplace stress has become the norm, with 79%

As we get closer to International Women’s Day, I feel compelled to share a less comfortable reality that continues to surface in my research and in my work with clients across North America: women are disproportionately impacted by toxic leadership at work. Let me be clear: toxic leadership is not gender-specific. Anyone can work for a toxic boss, and anyone can display toxic behavior. My research and experience points to the fact that a female leader is just as likely to be

with Dr. John J Ratey Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Author As I continue to explore the latest research and recommendations helping people thrive on Where Work Meets Life , I was intrigued by Dr. John Ratey’s latest book, Spark: The Revolutionary new science of exercise and the brain . Spark is the 11 th of Dr. Ratey’s widely acclaimed books and a national bestseller that is insightful and packed full of evidence and real-life cases. The book is about how to s

with Cy Wakeman global thought-leader and New York Times best-selling author I was delighted to welcome Cy Wakeman as a return guest to the podcast. Cy is among my favourite business authors, with No Ego being a book I have recommended countless times to my coaching clients. Cy Wakeman is a NY Times bestselling author as well as a business owner, mother, and community member who has lived her philosophy and achieved profound happiness and success in a crazy, messy life. Her n