For years, I felt bad every day before, during, and after work. I’m talking about intense anxiety. A constant fear that I was going to get fired. This underlying sense that I couldn’t trust the people around me. And the confusing part was… nothing was actually happening. I remember one morning really noticing it. I was getting ready for work and I stopped and thought, Why do I feel like this? There were a few people who came to mind as triggers, but if I was being honest, not

Let’s be honest, most performance reviews are a missed opportunity. You’re told you’re doing a great job. That you’re “valued” and “dependable.” Maybe even that you’re “essential to the team.” But somehow, none of that translates into recognition. It rarely comes with a promotion, an invitation to work on the cool, new project, or even a clear career path. And it’s not because your work isn’t strong. It’s because your impact isn’t visible in the way leadership needs to see it

(And why burnout isn’t just about the hours you’re logging) There’s been so much noise lately from founders and CEOs glorifying 60-hour work weeks like it’s some kind of badge of honor. And honestly, nothing boils my blood more than leaders bragging about how they expect employees to put in 60, 70, even 80 hours a week. Now if you’ve followed me for a while, you know I talk a lot about burnout, overwork, and how career growth doesn’t have to come at the expense of your well-b