Career Stuff

A solopreneur’s guide to pricing yourself

A decade-long journey from free work to premium advisory rates

Aug 22 •

I want to eliminate my own job

Aug 1 •

Here is how I approach starting a new job

“Elena, what should I do when I start a new job?”

Jul 9 •

The rise of the AI-native employee

Managers without vertical expertise, this is your extinction call

Jun 28 •

The future of full-time employment is changing.

And you should start investing in your own career optionality.

Apr 10 •

The types of companies you can work for and what they do for your career

Six most common company archetypes.

Feb 7 •

Your Career is a Startup: Building Sustainable Growth, One Stage at a Time

With a fun analogy to think about your career as fundraising stages of the company.

Jan 17 •

If you are looking to grow your career, have this conversation in your next 1-1 with your manager.

How to take control of your career, starting this end-of-year performance review.

Nov 22, 2024 •

You don't need to build a personal brand.

Don't listen to an army of “influencers” who are highly incentivized to sell you their brand-building courses.

Nov 8, 2024 •

Thoughts on Work-Life Balance

First of all, that’s the wrong term.

Sep 24, 2024 •

You don’t have to be a manager.

Why more people should consider the Principal or Staff IC career path.

Aug 15, 2024 •

Why More Companies Should Embrace Interim Leaders

The "Try Before You Buy" Approach

Aug 1, 2024 •

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