Too senior to execute, too Junior to decide
Why So Many Capable Professionals Get Stuck in the Most Dangerous Career Zone I would like to take this opportunity to discuss something I frequently observe in the corporate world. Modern organizations are filled with talented and experienced professionals who often feel powerless. They bear responsibility without authority, face pressure without control, and meet expectations […]
Why ignoring AI is a career risk
Let’s be clear: there is currently one major topic dominating the corporate world. The question many leaders face is whether to allow their staff to use AI and, if so, how to ensure their safety in doing so. Should they permit them to use ChatGPT, Gemini, or stick with Copilot? Artificial intelligence has become one […]
Thriving Through Job Transitions
The Different Stages of Transitions In life’s journey, transitions mark significant milestones that shape our path and define our growth. As William Bridges illuminates in his book “Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes,” understanding the stages of transitions is essential for successfully navigating through life’s twists and turns. Bridges delineates three fundamental phases inherent in […]
Why Less Is More and Impact Is Everything when presenting a PowerPoint?
I still remember one of the most humiliating moments of my early career. I was a junior manager, eager to prove myself, and I had spent days preparing a presentation for a senior leadership meeting. My slide deck was filled with detailed tables, endless bullet points, and paragraphs explaining every nuance of the project. In […]
Surviving existential crises – career path changes
I think this happens to most people; in fact, it has happened to me more than once, so I would like to tell my story as an example. You are in a specific career path or maybe in a particular sector of your industry for a while (in some cases, a long time), and at […]
Turning to the “Dark Side”: When Technical Geniuses leap into sales
There’s a common joke heard in laboratories, engineering departments, or IT teams: “Those who can’t build, sell.” This usually starts polite laughter and eye rolls, as the idea of a serious scientist or engineer trading formulas for sales forecasts seems almost impossible. Many technical professionals take pride in their precision, rigor, and commitment to truth. […]
Politically incorrect?
One thing is very true in the corporative world: the larger the company’s size, the more office politics will matter. Not all of us are politicians by nature; therefore, this can be a significant barrier to jump if you want to grow professionally. I have had many former colleagues who used to say that they […]
Turning Tides: The Art of Winning in Tough Negotiations
Back to basics As mentioned in some of my articles, an effective negotiation is rooted in foundational strategies, with preparation at its core. Understanding your counterpart’s motives, concerns, and goals is critical, enabling you to identify shared objectives and leverage differences to your advantage. This deep understanding forms the basis for all interactions and strategies […]
Out of office — Understanding Vacation Culture in multinational teams
Writing this article comes at a good time for me, as I just returned from my year-long vacation (two weeks), and, of course, I noticed that everyone else in the office is out for the next few weeks. In today’s hyperconnected global workplace, few experiences are more frustrating than sending an email marked “urgent” only […]
New Job, No Problem: Owning the Awkward First Weeks
I am writing this because I feel the need to express myself. The last few weeks have been quite a journey, and I have so many thoughts running through my mind. In a way, writing this helps me organize my thoughts. Changing jobs can be exciting, energizing, and full of possibilities. However, it can also […]