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Burnout is not solely psychological. It is physiological. Prolonged stress activates the autonomic nervous system. When sympathetic activation (“fight or flight”) remains elevated without sufficient recovery, regulation becomes impaired. Polyvagal Theory (Porges, 2011) explains how chronic activation reduces cognitive flexibility, emotional resilience, and executive functioning. Many professionals continue performing at a high level while operating in a state of nervous syste

The Roles No One Names in Leadership Teams And Why They Shape Every Decision More Than Titles Ever Will There’s a moment that happens in many leadership meetings. A difficult topic is raised. The conversation slows down. And without anyone saying a word, the room subtly turns toward the same person. “Watch where people look when things get uncomfortable. That’s where the real structure of the team lives.” Not in the org chart. Not in the job titles. But in what has quietly fo

Have you ever felt stuck in your career, like you're running on a treadmill but not really moving forward? I’ve been there. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You want to grow, to change, to find that sweet spot where your work feels meaningful and fulfilling. But how do you get there? That’s where growth path career coaching comes in. It’s not just a buzzword or a fancy service. It’s a powerful tool that can transform your professional life, especially if you’re navigating complex

Burnout is a sneaky beast. One day, you’re powering through your to-do list like a champ. The next, you’re drained, disillusioned, and wondering if this is really what you signed up for. I’ve been there. That overwhelming fog of exhaustion and frustration that clouds your passion and purpose. It’s not just about being tired; it’s about feeling stuck in a cycle that chips away at your confidence and joy. That’s where career burnout recovery coaching comes in. It’s not a magic

What I see again and again is not confusion. The international professionals I work with are sharp. They understand systems. They navigate complexity well. They are reliable under pressure. They don’t struggle with competence. What they struggle with shows up at the moment of decision. Not because they don’t know what  to do — but because decisions are no longer grounded in an internal reference point. When career decisions stop feeling like yours Many of them describe it in

The other day, during a session, a client looked at me and said quietly: “I keep changing jobs, but somehow I end up in the same situation. Same dynamic, different people.” That sentence — same story, different context — always makes me pause. Because that’s exactly how patterns work. I told her about something we call the Kaplan drama triangle . This model describes how people unconsciously slip into one of three roles: the victim , the rescuer , or the persecutor . We move

It’s Monday morning. You’re staring at your screen, heart racing, trying to finish a simple email. Or maybe you're in a meeting, and just...

Meet Anna: The Fear of a Career Break Today I spoke with Anna, a bright and capable woman who had taken a two-year career break. Her...

Why You're Not Stuck—You're Just Thinking That Way In career coaching, it’s common to hear clients say: “I’m not ready to lead.” “It’s...

Because “fine” isn’t a feeling, and “busy” isn’t a mood. Some mornings, I wake up feeling clear, focused, even energized. Everything...

I never thought I’d end up calling France home. What started as a career move—a chance to grow in talent management and coaching—quickly...

What I’ve Learned as a Coach About Strengths and Blind Spots in Leadership Due to confidentiality agreements and respect for privacy, I...