Most people aren’t stuck.Most people don’t hate their job. They just never chose it on purpose.
The Day You Stopped Steering
Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Most people aren’t stuck. They’re drifting. That’s different. No one locked you in a bad job. No one secretly pulled the rug out from under your career. You just stopped steering. And you probably didn’t even notice when it...
The Work Didn’t Fail You. The Story Did.
Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast You’re Not Undervalued. You’re Untranslated. People keep saying the rules changed. They didn’t. Perception has always determined who gets rewarded. That’s uncomfortable for people who believe good work should speak for itself....
Why Promotions Feel Like Progress But Aren’t
Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Most professionals assume promotions equal progress. More money.More responsibility.More respect. And for a while, it works. Then something strange happens. You get the title.You get the raise.And instead of feeling more...
Nothing’s Broken — So Why Does This Feel Off?
Some of the hardest career moments don’t come when things fall apart.
They come when everything still works.
Running on Idle: Why Doing Everything Right Can Still Leave You Stuck
Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast There’s a moment I see over and over again. Someone is doing well by every visible measure. Good job.Good pay.People rely on them. And yet, when they describe how work feels now, the words are quieter. “Flat.”“Heavy.”“Off.”...
You’re Not Stuck. You’re Just Overexposed to One Employer.
Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcast Every January, people tell themselves the same quiet story: Most professionals who feel “stuck” aren’t lacking talent, ambition, or opportunity. They’re overexposed. Overexposure happens quietly. It doesn’t look like failure....
How to Handle People Who Take Credit for Your Work (Without Losing Control)
Someone takes credit for your work. It ticks you off. And it feels personal. I’ve coached a lot of professionals through this, and here’s the truth:
How Andrew Turned an $80K Job Into a $125K Opportunity (Without a New Degree)
If you’re showing up in conversations like an employee instead of an owner, you’re leaving opportunity on the table.
Income rarely rises because of skills alone.
It rises because of identity.
Stop Hiding Your Ambition — Talk About It, or It Dies in the Dark #218
Ambition isn’t the enemy.
It’s a gift.
It’s how we multiply what God’s placed in our hands.
Want a Raise? Build One Yourself (Quit Waiting on HR to Value You) #216
Most people wait years for a company to “notice” them.
They work harder, take on more, and hope a small raise or title bump will come their way.
But hope is not a strategy.
Why Your Skills Are More Valuable Than Your Job Title (And How to Prove It). #215
Here’s the problem—titles don’t pay bills. Titles don’t create freedom. Titles don’t put you in demand.
Side Hustle or Career Change? How to Decide What You Really Want #213
Should you start a side hustle, or quit and change careers? It’s one of the most common questions I hear. But here’s the problem: that’s usually the wrong question.
204: Are You the Burger Flipper or the Boss [Podcast]
So, are you the burger flipper or the boss? This is a question I ask my kids often. If you are a burger flipper, you do not have to think much. You just wait and do what you are told. You can be totally unengaged in your work. If you are the boss, you have 10,000...
201: Moving from Tech Expert to Leader [Podcast]
Moving from tech expert to leader in your organization can be tricky. Scientists, engineers, developers, architects, and many other experts move into leadership positions every day. Many companies expect this transition to take place. But other companies do not see...
200: My Most Popular Podcast Episodes [Podcast]
My Most Popular Podcast Episodes tell a story. The story is not about me, but more about you. What topics catch your attention? What are you most interested in hearing from me? What are you struggling with? Where do you want answers or insight? My Most Popular Podcast...
199: Waiting on Leadership [Podcast]
Waiting on leadership to show up and take action can be one of the most frustrating issues in corporate America. More frustrating than a bad tyrant of a boss is the absent boss. At least with that tyrant, you might learn what to expect. When absent and you are waiting...
195: Five Signs That it’s Time to Quit Your Job [Podcast]
The five signs that it's time to quit your job are easy to see from the outside. But often in the middle of the beast, we have clouded judgment. Here are the five signs you need to go, and some ideas of how to deal with things if you need to stay. Five Signs That it's...














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