From Snow to Sand: How Relocation Revealed My Encore Career

I had built a successful career over three decades, moving through diverse industry sectors and leadership roles across Wisconsin. But when I traded snow-covered winters for the white sands of Florida’s Emerald Coast, I wasn’t just changing my address, I was confronting a fundamental question: What’s next? The Panhandle’s tourist-driven economy offered limited professional opportunities […]

Three Times Down, Three Times Stronger: What I Learned from Unexpected Transitions

I’ve been there, not once, but three times. That sickening moment when the organizational chart changes and your name isn’t on it. The restructuring announcement that makes your stomach drop. The layoff conversation that leaves you reeling, even when you see it coming. The humiliation of being asked to pack up, as you realize your […]

From Cubicle to Community: How Raising My Hand Changed Everything

I still remember the fabric walls of my accounting cubicle, where I spent my days reconciling numbers that never quite added up to fulfillment at age 24. The work wasn’t terrible; it just wasn’t me. I could have stayed stuck in that safe, predictable routine, quietly waiting for something better to appear. Instead, I did […]

How to Decide Your Next Career Move

If you’re stuck between options, start with a simple filter: impact, growth, and fit. This post walks through a 3-step exercise to make a defensible decision and reduce second-guessing.

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