When I talk with job seekers these days, one of the first things that comes up is AI. “Should I use ChatGPT to write my cover letter? Can it help me with my resume?” The answer is yes – to a point. AI can be a powerful tool for organizing your thoughts, highlighting keywords, and helping you polish up a draft. But AI won’t tell your story for you.

Eleven years ago this month, I left my full-time job without a plan for what would be next, and started my very first independent consulting project. I had no idea then that I would launch my own business and be doing it for this long - I thought I would just do a bit of consulting while I looked for my next full-time role. But that's the thing about careers: they usually don't turn out like we expect.

In case you haven’t noticed, things look a little different around here! After months of work behind the scenes, we’re excited to share our new website, updated branding, and a new framework that captures how we partner with purpose-driven leaders.

It might feel like the outlook for hiring right now is bleak. When times are tough, it can seem logical to put off thinking about your career and just focus on getting through. But the truth is that the "down" times are actually the most important times to be...

Four years ago this month, I started working for myself. It started with a small consulting project, which I thought would be a short-term gig to bridge the gap until I found my next “real” job. I had just moved to Seattle and left the job I had been at for five years, and I wanted to give myself..