Return-to-office (RTO) mandates are back, and while big corporate is spinning it as a way to improve collaboration and boost productivity, let’s call it what it really is: a business strategy to reduce headcount without the formal layoffs.

I’m calling it the Random Headcount Reduction...

 "The Shawshank Redemption," a classic, is more than just a story of hope and perseverance. It’s a great metaphor for the experience of breaking free from the confines of corporate life, especially for Gen X who have spent decades in that world. 

In this issue, I’ll explore...

Job Experts Blame ‘Resenteeism’ For Why Gen Z Does The Bare Minimum At Work — But Gen X Workers Might Be Even Worse

More and more people are finding it difficult to stay engaged at work due to a lack of motivation and burnout.

It's no secret that Gen Z has gained a reputation...

How my 90 second rant became featured in an article

In all honesty, I have no idea how it happened

I have a Google alert set up to track when I am mentioned in the news

Spoiler alert, I don’t get many notifications

On 4/26 I had a pleasant surprise

My 90 second mini-rant about the CEO of Spotify...

I had a recent TikTok video go viral (I was just ranting about the current state of corporate America): 

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTL9XywGo/ 

What was cool is a journalist used my content in an article on the same topic: ...

I didn't do this until I was 53 years old. It is never too late for you to do the same.

I am adding the most relevant of the TikTok videos to my blog. 

 The Corporate Escapee and the EaaS Mindset

I had an “aha” moment recently when I was working with a potential escapee and I was explaining the various ways to leverage her experience. I talked about the freelance path but that doesn’t necessarily capture the value of...

 These stages hold for consultants, fractionals, freelancers and even contractors. This may help with clarity on your journey

Stage 1: “Can I Do This?" (Getting Started)

• This stage is all about overcoming initial fears and uncertainties. It's the leap of faith where you question...