Navigate Change
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.
How to Rebuild Self-Trust After a Transition
Change is hard and it can shake your confidence in ways you don't expect. You might have left a role, ended a relationship, or made a decision that once felt right, but now everything feels a little blurry. The voice that once guided you clearly has gone quiet and...
What Is Self-Leadership (and Why It Matters in Times of Change)
Change is never simple. Whether it’s a career shift, a leadership transition, or a personal life change, it can feel like the ground beneath you is moving. In these moments, it’s easy to get swept up in the noise of expectations from society, from others, even from...