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By Brandy DeOrnellas, PCC, Esq. I spent years in a job that looked right from the outside. Prestigious, demanding, well-compensated. And almost every Sunday night, I felt a quiet dread about Monday morning. I stayed longer than I should have — and the cost of that was real. I’ve written about that experience in full […]

By Brandy DeOrnellas I want to tell you about a client I worked with who had a great job — on paper. Good salary. Respected company. A title she had worked hard to earn. But she felt depleted, deflated. Some days she felt miserable. She told herself she just needed better sleep. That everyone feels […]

We understand the allure of a 5-year plan. It gives us a sense of direction and control. We draw the contours of the plan and, we hope, the shape of our future.

It wasn’t a failure of will; it was nervous system dysregulation. I’ve since learned you can’t think your way out of a physiological overflow—you regulate your way out.

Our definition of failure dictates our willingness to risk it, and therefore, our access to the good things that lie beyond.

Navigating a difficult relationship? Instead of tolerating or making demands, you can choose what you expect, what you accept, and how you respond.

Whether you’re seeking growth in your current organization, a promotion, or a new role, there are a few factors you’ll want to look out for in your next position.

What can you do as a job-seeker if your industry of choice has few openings, more applicants than positions, or is saturated with over-qualified applicants?

I imagined a career made of my bright spots all strung together, like a strand of colorful beads. Then I let myself believe it was possible to do work that truly engages me. 

I’ve come to believe that self-worth is essential to thriving, and that not feeling worthy leads us to settle for lives that are less fulfilling, meaningful, and joyful.