here’s the blog!
A content hub for anyone curious about making work fit their life and not the other way around. A safe space for introverts and perfectionists—featuring practical tips on how to get a job and on applying coaching and resourcing practices to daily life. Plus some personal stories here and there.
how to design your ideal workspace.
Struggling with the office-home balance? I find changing environments boosts my focus. This week, I'm in Barcelona, loving the opportunities this city offers. Working remotely is a privilege, one I don't take for granted.
(no more) getting sick on holiday.
Ever feel like you catch a bug the moment you set your out-of-office email? I'm determined to break this tradition. I've learned that overworking before a break can weaken our immune system—so, this time, I'm taking a different approach. I'm slowly dialing back my workload and sticking to a healthy routine. A self-experiment in the making.
how to set boundaries.
It took me thirty-something years to grasp the true meaning of boundaries. It's not just about knowing your limits, but communicating and sticking to them, even when it's hard. I used to overcommit to avoid disappointing others, but it left me drained and unfocused.
job crafting, or how to avoid the Sunday scaries.
Not every job sparks joy, but job crafting can help. It’s about shaping your role to align with your values and strengths, making work more meaningful and fun. By tweaking tasks and shifting your mindset, you can find more fulfillment and reduce burnout. Even the tiniest changes can make a big difference.
how to prevent burnout. Maybe.
I’ll never know if coaching would have prevented my burnout, but there’s no doubt that what I struggled with were topics that, with early support, I could have worked through. Coaching is about exploring practical tools to spot warning signs, build resilience, and manage our productivity sustainably.
how to befriend your perfectionism.
Starting a new project can be hard. Starting a new project when you are a perfectionist can be even harder. You might not even start, worried that it won’t turn out as you imagine. Here’s a little personal snippet about leaning into perfectionism and celebrating the tiny, daily wins.
future-proof skill: resourcefulness.
Resourcefulness can make your life better. It’s all about knowing how creative and effective you are in solving problems, and things will fall into place more easily. Here’s a little guide to help you practicing resourcefulness and applying it when needed. In another episode of future-proof skills.
future-proof skill: authenticity.
In a world filled with filters and highlight reels, acting like a human being with flaws and struggles can feel pretty out there. But authenticity is a game-changer—in your personal life, and at work too. Next on the future-proof skills series: authenticity.
i wish my coach would just tell me what to do.
I hear this so often when chatting with people about their experience working with a coach. To be completely fair, this thought has crossed my mind a few times, too: why can’t my coach be more concrete, more practical? A quick thought on this.
how to explain projects in a job interview.
Sharing how you approached projects in your past experience is the best way to reassure an interviewer that you align with the requirements of a role. Here is a quick blueprint of what this could look like (featuring some AI for extra support).
future-proof skill: dealing with ambiguity.
These days, there are a few skills that are especially valuable for crushing interviews and dealing with all things work (and life). Episode one of the future-proof skills series is all about dealing with ambiguity.
how to apply at the same company twice.
A job rejection can sometimes feel like you missed the one and only chance to join a company that you really like. Here’s a blog about how to change this narrative and make the most of the feedback you received when you first got rejected.
how to follow up after an interview.
Episode four of the “how to get a job” series is all about the time after an interview—a recruiter-proof post-interview routine to soothe your nerves and make the best out of this unsettling time.
coaching is whatever you want it to be.
A post about the meaning and the purpose of coaching with a personal twist at the end. What does coaching mean to you?
how to prep smartly for an interview.
Episode three of the “how to get a job” series is focused on how to prepare smartly and efficiently for a job interview—including five steps to make the most of such an opportunity and showcasing the very best of your journey and values.
how to deal with interview nerves.
Episode two of the “how to get a job” series is a more personal one, focused on your feelings this time around—here you can find 5 strategies to treat the interview nerves and make the best out of your opportunities.
how to tweak your resume.
Episode one of the “how to get a job” series is all about tweaking your resume to make you feel proud and confident when sharing it—these are 5 tips from a former recruiter to craft a resume that can compete with all of the super talented people crowding the hiring funnels.