Nervous About a New Job? Here’s What That Anxiety Might Be Telling You

_{Published: September 8, 2025}

If you’re feeling nervous about a new job, you’re absolutely not alone. Especially here in Singapore and Australia, where career transitions often come with high expectations, intense pace, and pressure to perform from day one. It’s common to worry: Will I fit in? Can I keep up? Am I ready? But let’s reset the mindset: […]

Dealing with Chronic Busyness: Mid-Career Burnout, Wake-up Call & Coaching Solutions for Australians

_{Published: August 31, 2025}

Chronic busyness and burnout have become the unspoken badge of honour for many mid-career professionals in Australia. We often equate being busy with being valuable, successful, or even indispensable. But beneath the surface, this relentless pace leaves many overwhelmed, stretched thin between demanding work schedules and personal responsibilities. The result? Exhaustion, burnout, and a quiet […]

Quiet Quitting: Symptom of Misalignment or a Wake-Up Call?

_{Published: August 15, 2025}

You’ve probably seen the terms “quiet quitting” trending on LinkedIn, TikTok, or in casual office chats. In plain terms, it’s when you still meet your job description but stop going above and beyond. You do what’s expected, but you’re no longer volunteering for late-night calls, weekend work, or extra assignments that never seem to get […]

Identity Shift: What to Expect After You’ve Been Promoted

_{Published: August 11, 2025}

So, you got the promotion. That moment when your phone buzzes with congratulations, the team gathers, and you feel a swell of pride. You’ve earned this. But alongside the glow of achievement, there’s a little whisper: Now what? That’s the crux of an identity shift. Promotions are more than a title, a desk change, or […]

Workplace Trauma Recovery: When Work Leaves Emotional Scars

_{Published: July 16, 2025}

Some scars don’t show up on the body. They show up in Sunday-night dread, in the silence you keep during meetings, in the racing thoughts before replying to a “can we talk?” message. For many professionals, these feelings aren’t just stress. They could be symptoms of workplace trauma. We don’t often talk about it. In […]

Emotionally Intelligent Job Search: Strategies Beyond the CV

_{Published: July 11, 2025}

As the world of work continues to evolve, engaging in an emotionally intelligent job search is a critical differentiator. This is particularly true for seasoned professionals or leaders in transition, and your CV alone won’t cut it anymore. Experience matters, but employers are looking beyond credentials. They’re asking: Can this person lead through complexity? Do […]

Career Complacency: Why ‘Good Enough’ Jobs Lead to Long-Term Disengagement

_{Published: June 28, 2025}

Is staying in a job that’s just ‘okay’ slowly pulling you away from the career and life you actually want? Maybe your job pays well. Your boss is decent. It’s… fine. So you tell yourself, “I should be grateful.” You suppress that quiet itch for something more. You convince yourself that the discomfort is temporary. […]

Cognitive Dissonance at Work: Are Your Values and Career Out of Sync?

_{Published: June 26, 2025}

Ever find yourself staring at your computer screen, wondering, “Why does this feel wrong?” Or powering through your tasks while a quiet voice inside whispers, “This isn’t me…” That’s cognitive dissonance at work. It’s the internal discomfort that shows up when your personal values don’t align with what your job asks of you. It might […]

Feeling Invisible at Work: Why Some Professionals Don’t Get Noticed

_{Published: June 24, 2025}

Have you ever delivered great results, yet your efforts felt like a whisper in a crowded room? That humbling, unsettling moment is what feeling invisible at work is really like – when your dedication doesn’t translate into recognition or respect. For high performers who consistently hit targets, being overlooked chips away at confidence, energy, and […]

Career Misalignment: The Hidden Cost of Staying in the Wrong Career

_{Published: June 19, 2025}

Do you ever feel like you’re in the wrong job, but can’t quite explain why? Career misalignment is when your job no longer fits who you are – your values, strengths, or purpose. It’s surprisingly common, especially in high‑pressure environments like Singapore’s demanding work culture. Many stay stuck, brushing off early signs: the Sunday dread, […]