True cost of freelancing
The siren song of independent work—freelancing, consulting, or starting a solo venture—is the promise of “freedom.” Freedom from the 9-to-5, freedom from a boss, freedom to set your own hours,…
Benefits of professional clarity
We are often told that “the truth will set you free.” In the context of a career, we imagine that achieving total clarity about our goals, our strengths, and our…
Barriers to starting a business
Every corporate office is filled with “closet entrepreneurs.” You see them in the breakroom, whispering about a revolutionary app idea, or sketching out business models in the back of meetings.…
When to switch jobs framework
In the fast-paced professional world of 2026, the concept of a “job for life” has been replaced by the “portfolio career.” With AI reshaping roles and global competition at an…
Execution vs Management Roles: When Is the Right Time to Transition?
In the trajectory of a professional career, there is a fundamental fork in the road that every high-performer eventually reaches. It is the shift from being the person who does…