The largest career decision I’ve made to date was resigning from my last position six months ago. It was a big decision because it was a solid job with the potential for near future advancement, but it didn't align with what I truly want. It was the realization that the job is a means to the "dream," but not always the dream itself.

My early experiences in the workplace serve as the foundation for my understanding of my developing identity and how I react to emotional stress. We’re all students of our own psyche, learning how we react in new situations—especially our new COVID-19 reality. Work life has never been seen through a more collective lens.

Our literal work-life balance is the time we put in, the hours spent at our desks or online—answering emails, Slacks, texts, or calls. Our mental work-life balance tends to be correlated.

Different mentors, friends, and colleagues in my life have recommended the majority of these resources. I am so glad I found them when I did.

I’m sharing a real-life spotlight of one of my clients, Ben. We kicked-off his professional career while he was a graduate student. We cover the risks and the rewards of the job search process in this brief interview.

I’ve personally navigated a handful of life milestones that I felt utterly unprepared for. And now, I'm here. I'm here to work with you as a career coach.