A job won’t make you happy all the time. It’s best to drop this expectation and look for meaning in your daily tasks instead. Here are some tips to do that.

I recently took up playing Padel, and while I’m awful at it, I’m loving every minute. Embracing something new without the pressure to be perfect is scary… but fun, and a reminder that everyone starts somewhere.

For most of my career, I felt lost. While recruiting, I saw others light up about their work. I finally got to the same place by aligning my career with my values.

What I thought meant being productive and bringing my best self to work turned out not to be what kept me happy and healthy in my job. A personal snippet about learning and growing in your career.

Not everyone will thrive in a corporate job, but not everyone who doesn't can just pack their bags and start their own business. Here are a few tweaks, both in your surroundings and in your mindset, that can make your work-life better without having to move away.

Some of us grow up knowing exactly what we'd like to be one day, some of us have no clue—but are sure that owning a business is definitely not on our to-do list. That is, until we suddenly get laid off and the corporate world doesn't look as rosy anymore. A personal story about doing something I never planned to do.

Six years ago, I moved from Switzerland to the Netherlands. Looking back, I wish I could tell my younger self that everything would turn out fine. Here's a glimpse into my journey.

Hustle culture has led us to believe that rest is a reward, but it's actually a necessity for a healthy, productive life. Our definition of success should prioritize self-care. Don’t wait for burnout to take a break.

Are you feeling hesitant about sharing online? I get it. Putting myself out there was daunting, but the rewards are worth it. And you'll be surprised at the support you'll find. If I can do it, so can you. You've got this!

Did anyone get caught up in routines, hoping to boost their productivity? I did, but they never stuck. Despite my discipline, I often felt like a failure for skipping steps. After much trial and error, I found I needed flexibility. Now, I prioritize self-care and embrace a bit of chaos.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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).