The job market right now can feel like climbing a mountain in flip flops, unsteady, frustrating, and sometimes impossible. But here is the truth: you are not powerless. With the right mindset and...

There are moments in life that divide your story into two parts, before and after. One of those defining moments came for me during the pandemic, a global event that brought the hospitality industry...

The American higher education system, which was supposed to equip students for productive careers, now leaves an alarming share of college graduates without meaningful employment, and the ripple effects...

We all make and hold assumptions. Take a moment to reflect on your career assumptions. Identify a key one and write it down. Consider how this assumption may have influenced your choices, decisions...

In today’s fast-paced professional world, productivity is not merely about working harder, it is about working smarter. The ability to optimize time, focus energy, and execute tasks efficiently is what...

The leap from campus life to the “real world” is one of life’s most exhilarating and daunting transitions. Recently, I sat down with Jessica, a bright recent graduate from Berkeley University who is...

We can feel stuck at any point in our career lives. Feeling stuck is okay, it’s an invitation to bring more focus and awareness to what we are experiencing. By embracing this moment of pause, we can...

In an era defined by external benchmarks, curated résumés, algorithmic approval, polished public personas, the pressure to prove one’s worth is both constant and exhausting. It’s easy to believe we must build...

Career transitions are often framed as bold leaps or empowered pivots, but beneath the surface, many carry a quiet grief that goes unnamed. In this piece, writer and coach Yolan Bedasse explores the...

In the maze of modern ambition, few emotions feel as disruptive or as revealing as anger. Often vilified or suppressed, anger quietly shapes our decisions, relationships, and professional reputations...

In today's business world, mentorship plays a crucial role in developing personal and professional skills. As someone who has transitioned from international business to mentorship and worked with Hollywood...

In an age of rapid transformation and shifting job landscapes, nurturing your career isn't simply a luxury; it’s an essential strategy for achieving longevity, fulfilment, and impact.

The year 2025 has marked a pivotal moment in legal career transitions. What began as routine career planning for federal attorneys has become a wave of decisive professional shifts, reshaping the legal...

You’ve made it through enough steps of the writing journey that you likely don’t even know what they were at this phase. Have no fear, because that’s part of the process. Now that we’ve worked through...

A graduate student at Harvard's English department sits in Cambridge's Brattle Theater watching her fourth international film of the week. Years later, that same cinephile helps create several of Netflix's most successful drama series. Lisa Hamilton Daly's background defies entertainment industry convention, where executives typically emerge from film schools or talent agency mailrooms.

New York, NY July 7, 2025 Maxim has been synonymous with boldness, style, and cultural impact. Today, the brand stands at the forefront of lifestyle media as a leading platform that not only celebrates confident, ambitious women but actively cultivates their rise through initiatives like the Maxim Cover Girl competition.

If the role no longer fits, it is time to rewrite the script. Let’s talk about the moments every leader faces. Do I stay where it is predictable, or shift toward what truly fulfills me?

The trajectory of one’s career is often perceived as a direct outcome of skills, education, and experience. While these elements undoubtedly play a crucial role, there exists another equally...

You’ve made it through three steps of the writing journey and you’re well on your way. Now it’s time to tackle the next step.

The year's midpoint is more than just a marker on the calendar, it’s a powerful opportunity to pause, reflect, and realign with intention. If you set job search goals in January and feel things...

There comes a moment where the “it’s time to go” creeps in. It’s usually between the after-hours/weekend emails, the endless meetings, and the exhaustion from commuting. And once you reach this point...

Over the past decades, HGI has been a sounding-board to well over 700 business executives as they navigated the transition to their next career chapter. It’s always been part of the culture that HGI’s...

High achievers, whether they’re professional athletes, ambitious entrepreneurs, or purpose-driven founders, are often admired for their focus, confidence, and resilience. But beneath the surface...

For years, I moved through life at full speed, working, building, leading, and showing up for everyone and everything. Like many ambitious women, I wore my work ethic like armor.