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Every edition of Reframe helps you shift how you think, show up and get ahead without selling out or burning out. One idea, one insight, one step at a time. Test your way into career clarity The pressure to “set bold goals” in January is real. New planner. Fresh to-do list. Suddenly, everyone is picking a word of the year and posting their 90-day plans on LinkedIn. (No shade if that’s you; if it works, amazing.) But if you’re feeling more meh than motivated, you’re not alone. Traditional...

Every edition of Reframe helps you shift how you think, show up and get ahead without selling out or burning out. One idea, one insight, one step at a time. Slower seasons = Sharper strategy There’s a stretch of time between mid-December and early January that feels oddly in-between. Emails and notifications slow down. Meeting invites dwindle. People start using the phrase “let’s revisit this in the new year” like a magic spell that makes every decision disappear. And if you’re someone who’s...

Every edition of Reframe helps you shift how you think, show up and get ahead without selling out or burning out. One idea, one insight, one step at a time. Make your year-end email a career move Every December, my inbox fills with the same kind of message: “Wishing you a joyful holiday season! Here’s what we’ve been up to this year…” You’ve probably seen them too. End-of-year wrap-ups from companies, teams, and sometimes even individuals. But most professionals I work with hate the idea of...

Every edition of Reframe helps you shift how you think, show up and get ahead without selling out or burning out. One idea, one insight, one step at a time. Before everyone hits pause, time for you to reflect and reset I used to think December was a write-off month for career planning. Between holiday parties, year-end wrap-ups, and inboxes full of “Let’s circle back in January,” it felt like a slow crawl toward the finish line. But over time, I noticed something different. While most people...

Every edition of Reframe helps you shift how you think, show up and get ahead without selling out or burning out. One idea, one insight, one step at a time. Shift your mindset—no big goals or resolutions required. Every December, the internet fills up with prompts like “What are your goals for next year?” or “What’s your word for 2026?” They’re well-meaning. But let’s be honest, sometimes they feel a bit... performative. Especially if you’re still processing the year you just had, your...

Every edition of Reframe helps you shift how you think, show up and get ahead without selling out or burning out. One idea, one insight, one step at a time. Show up strategically without shouting or over-performing There’s a story I’ve heard more than once from professionals of color. In fact, I’ve experienced it myself through out my career, no matter what country I lived in. You work hard. You meet deadlines. You exceed expectations. You’re the go-to person when things get tough. But when...

Every edition of Reframe helps you shift how you think, show up and get ahead without selling out or burning out. One idea, one insight, one step at a time. Ask for stretch projects without feeling awkward or pushy Few phrases make professionals squirm like “self-advocacy.” We all know we’re supposed to ask for opportunities that stretch us or seek out mentors who can guide us. But in practice? It often feels uncomfortable. You don’t want to seem overly ambitious, ungrateful, or like you’re...

Every edition of Reframe helps you shift how you think, show up and get ahead without selling out or burning out. One idea, one insight, one step at a time. Building trust with senior leaders isn’t about playing politics We talk a lot about leadership in the context of managing down; inspiring teams, giving feedback, developing others. But one of the most underrated leadership skills, especially early in your career, is learning how to manage up. Not in a manipulative, “office politics” kind...

Every edition of Reframe helps you shift how you think, show up and get ahead without selling out or burning out. One idea, one insight, one step at a time. You’re more capable than your brain sometimes lets you believe If you’ve ever thought, “Any day now, they’ll realize I have no idea what I’m doing,” then you’re in good company. Imposter syndrome shows up in subtle ways. Not just as insecurity, but as overpreparing for presentations, second-guessing your decisions, or downplaying your...