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We’ve been taught our entire lives that competition is natural. From the classroom to the boardroom, we’re told that if we want to succeed, we have to beat someone else to the finish line. Promotions are limited, resources are scarce, and only the strongest survive. But what if this mindset isn’t natural at all?

What happens when your performance review praises your results, but tears down your identity? It was 2022. I actually had an incredible year. I received a 6% raise, which was unheard of at the time, and an exceptionally large equity grant – more than the standard for my level. I killed it that year.

If you’ve ever felt like the world’s volume is turned up just a little too high for you, you may be part of the 20% of the population born as a highly sensitive person (HSP). Heather Dominick, founder of Business Miracles, has dedicated her work to helping HSPs understand their unique nervous system wiring and teaching them how to thrive rather than simply cope.

While mid-level leaders are often offered structured onboarding programs, frequent manager engagement, 1:1s, skip-level 1:1s, and formal mentorship, senior leaders often enter a new role or organization to…silence. They transition from being nurtured and assessed to operating largely on their own, expected to execute flawlessly in unfamiliar terrain. They’re expected to set the vision, guide others, and deliver results early and often.

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Gen Z, the newest generation in the workforce, is making waves in workplace culture. Some managers praise their fresh ideas and tech savvy, while others struggle with what they see as a lack of initiative, communication skills, and resilience.

In today’s unpredictable hiring landscape, many professionals are frustrated, burned out, and wondering what’s next. If you’re feeling stuck, unemployed, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The good news? There are smart, actionable steps you can take to stand out and move forward, even in a tough economy.

We’ve all been there, applying for jobs, refreshing our inbox, wondering if our resume even made it past the bots. In today’s hyper-competitive job search market, confusion, burnout, and job search anxiety are all too real. That’s why I sat down with someone who can cut through the noise.

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