Career Clarity Newsletter - October Edition
Protect Your Peace and Build Resilience This Fall 🎃
Happy October!
As the seasons change, I’ve been thinking about how we care for ourselves during uncertain times—and how important resilience and gratitude matter right now.
A friend recently said the job market feels like the ground keeps shifting. That stuck with me. With layoffs, hiring freezes, and drawn-out interview processes, many talented professionals are facing an unpredictable and discouraging situation.
So, as we move through this season, let’s practice gentle self-compassion. Being kind to ourselves isn’t a luxury or weakness—it’s a powerful form of strength.
1 | WHAT’S NEW 🌟
Free Masterclass: Protecting Your Peace and Power (noon ET, Nov 13th) 🎉
I’m hosting an intimate 60-minute masterclass for women professionals who feel overlooked, second-guessed, or constantly “on guard” at work.
We’ll explore:
The hidden costs of constantly wearing emotional armour
How to rebuild self-trust when doubt creeps in
Setting boundaries without guilt or over-explaining
Strategies to protect your energy and show up with calm confidence
Spots are limited to just 15 participants to allow for meaningful discussion, real-time coaching, and your input on what would be most helpful as I prepare to roll this session out to corporate clients.
Register here to secure your spot!
👉 Note: This session was originally scheduled for Oct. 29 and has been rescheduled to Nov. 13 at noon ET.
2 | SPOTLIGHT 💬
Your “Hard Things Folder” – A Tool for Tough Times
I recently discovered the idea of a “hard things folder”—and it’s quickly become one of my favorite resilience tools.
When life feels overwhelming (a tough job search, career pivot, or workplace challenge), we often forget how capable we are. We downplay our courage and overlook past wins. hard things folder is your personal archive of resilience. It reminds you: You’ve done hard things before. You can do them again.
Here’s how to start yours:
1) Choose your format: phone notes, a document, or a journal—whatever works best.
2) Fill it with moments when you:
Spoke up despite discomfort
Set a boundary (especially a hard one)
Advocated for yourself
Kept going when quitting felt easier
3) Revisit regularly, especially when self-doubt shows up.
This simple practice builds emotional proof of your strength—and that’s something we all need in uncertain times.
3 | PODCAST RECOMMENDATION 🎧
How to Quiet Your Inner Critic with Dr. Kristin Neff, We Do Hard Things podcast
If you need a dose of wisdom and grounding, this conversation is it.
Dr. Kristin Neff, an Associate Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, and co-founder of the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion, shares the secret to self-compassion and how to lessen our inner critic’s voice in order to build self-worth.
A key point is self-compassion isn’t about lowering your standards or being complacent. Self-compassionate people set goals just as high as self-critical ones—but when they fall short, they see it as part of learning, not a personal failure. That mindset helps you grow faster and recover stronger.
Dr. Neff's model of self-compassion has three parts:
Mindfulness: Acknowledge your pain without judgment, allowing yourself to feel it without being consumed by it.
Self-Kindness: Treat yourself with the same warmth and understanding you'd offer a close friend going through a hard time.
Common Humanity: Remember that struggle and imperfection are part of being human—you're not alone in this.
You already know how to be compassionate. This is your reminder to turn it inward.
4 | COACHING REFLECTION 🤔
Many high-achieving women I coach share one thing in common: they’re incredibly hard on themselves. If that sounds familiar, try this journaling exercise from Dr. Neff, which is summarized below:
Each evening for one week, reflect on a moments you felt bad, stumbled, or criticized yourself.
For each, explore:
Mindfulness: What happened, and how did it feel? (without judgment)
Common Humanity: How might others experience something similar?
Self-Kindness: What would you say to a friend in this same situation?
This small habit can begin to shift your inner dialogue—and help you treat yourself with more grace.
5 | LET'S STAY CONNECTED! ☕
If you’re looking for a fresh perspective, clear strategy, and support to make your next bold move, let’s work together.
🔗 Book your complimentary 45-minute discovery session here. We’ll talk about where you are now—and how we can accelerate your progress.
Wishing you a calm, grounded season ahead—and moments that remind you of your own strength.
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