Permission Pending is the pattern of holding yourself at the threshold of the next move, waiting for someone else to authorize it. At senior levels, readiness is rarely confirmed before it’s claimed.
Permission Pending
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Transitions
When a Layoff Shakes More Than Your Job
Losing a job isn’t just a logistical problem. It can quietly disrupt identity, confidence, and direction. This piece explores the internal weight of a layoff and what helps you find your footing again.
When Everything Feels Loud
When everything around you feels loud, it is harder to hear yourself. Not in a dramatic, falling-apart way. More in small, wearing ways. You hesitate longer than you used to. Things that once felt obvious now take effort. You second-guess decisions you would have...
Why Forcing Clarity Backfires
When things feel unsettled, the instinct is to figure them out as quickly as possible. But during periods of uncertainty, pushing for clarity often creates more internal conflict. This piece explores why forcing answers backfires when something deeper is still reorganizing.
Why Smart Leaders Get Stuck In Transition
....And It's Not What You Think Most people think they're stuck in transition because they can't make a decision. They come to me saying: "Should I leave this job?" "Should I end this relationship?" "Should I start over completely?" But here's what I've learned after...
You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out
Not having it all figured out is not a failure of clarity. It is often a sign that a deeper transition is still unfolding. This piece explores why uncertainty is a natural part of change and what it means to stay present while things reorganize.
When Change Is Done but Transition Isn’t
Michael made the right move on paper—a senior role, better compensation, a solid company. Months later, he still felt unsettled. This essay explores the difference between external change and internal transition, and why feeling “off” doesn’t mean something is wrong.