This newsletter is about the reality behind successful careers.
Not the polished version—but what’s actually happening beneath it.
Through my experience as a Chief People Officer and the stories shared on the F’ing Up Podcast, I write about the doubt, the pressure, the identity shifts, and the moments people quietly question everything—even when things look like they’re going well.
Because success isn’t just built in the visible moments.
It’s shaped in the ones most people never talk about.
Failure Friday: The Stories We Hide
F’ing Up Is Coming Back!!
Why did we want to grow up?!
Why You Still Feel Stuck (Even Though You’re “Thinking About It”)
When the Path You Planned Doesn’t Work
Everyone’s Pretending a Little
Stop giving instructions. Start giving context.
Compliance and Commitment are NOT the same!
Working harder DID work…
Bonus Season Is Here and Not Everyone Is Going to Like the Number.
Your Work Doesn’t [Always] Speak for Itself [Part 1]
Nobody Is Thinking About Your Career as Much as You Think
The Person Blocking Your Career Is Likely You
“I Would Never Lay Off Employees” Is Not a Values Statement
Borrowed Confidence During Impostor Syndrome
There will always be people who think you don’t deserve the room you’re in.
I Have Felt Failure, More Than Once!
I Didn’t Start the Year With Resolutions. I Started It With Dread.
The Cost of Belonging
Stop Calling It a Career “Pause”
“Executive Presence” Bullshit
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