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Featured image of post Leading Through Change: What I've Learned About Being an Effective Change Agent
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Leading Through Change: What I've Learned About Being an Effective Change Agent

Navigating organizational change as a leader requires skill, empathy, and strategy. Discover key lessons on change management, the power of "disagree and commit," and how to support your team through uncertainty.

Nov 17, 2025
4 minute read
Featured image of post Where Did All the Junior Jobs Go? (And Why Should We Care?)
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Where Did All the Junior Jobs Go? (And Why Should We Care?)

Eight years ago, I left healthcare for a coding bootcamp. Today, that path is nearly impossible. Here's why the collapse of entry-level hiring isn't just bad for bootcamp grads—it's bad for everyone.

Oct 23, 2025
9 minute read
Featured image of post Seven Years at Relias: Three Lessons That Transformed My Career Journey
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Seven Years at Relias: Three Lessons That Transformed My Career Journey

Seven years into my software engineering career, here are the three transformative lessons that helped me overcome self-doubt and embrace my technical identity.

Oct 01, 2025
4 minute read
Featured image of post When Your Nervous System Says "Run": The Courage to Give People Who Scare You a Chance
Leadership Personal Development

When Your Nervous System Says "Run": The Courage to Give People Who Scare You a Chance

Why engaging with discomfort when meeting challenging people can transform your leadership, build meaningful relationships, and teach you invaluable lessons about yourself.

Sep 18, 2025
4 minute read
Featured image of post The Hidden Truth Behind "Having It All": A Critical Look at Lean In Culture
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The Hidden Truth Behind "Having It All": A Critical Look at Lean In Culture

Examining the dangerous myth of "having it all" through corporate experiences that reveal the gap between Lean In philosophy and workplace reality for working parents.

Aug 18, 2025
5 minute read
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