The Part of Change We Don’t Talk About Enough
Change at work often gets talked about like it is only strategic or operational. New goals. New structure. New systems. But change is never just about the productivity of work. Because behind every change are people trying to make sense of what it means for them. Am I still valued here? Will I belong in […]
Feeling Out of Control? Start Here.
Change is hard. It is uncomfortable even when it is expected, and it is often destabilizing when it is not. The past few years have been a whirlwind of change in my personal and professional life. There were times when I did not know which way was up or how I was going to […]
I’m Not Okay
That wasn’t the response I was expecting when I asked, “How are you?” during a meeting. But it was the truth. That moment has stayed with me. We’re often expected to say we’re fine. To push through and keep things moving. But many of us are not okay right now, and pretending we are doesn’t […]
Grieving at Work: Practical Ways Managers Can Help
For many, the holidays are an emotionally challenging time. Alongside joyful celebrations, there are often experiences of loss and memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. We may have the support we need in our personal lives, but how do we manage the complexity of grief when we’re at work? I had […]
Feeling Pressure? How to Manage Through Turbulent Times
With an election behind us, Thanksgiving around the corner, and the push to meet end-of-year goals, this is a stressful and exhausting time, personally and professionally. Rather than give up and accept that this has to be a hard time, there are some strategies we can use to create more ease. How do we manage […]
