career
What’s Your Side Gig, Bruh?
The fractional work model is booming in the private sector. How can you make it work for you?
Andrew Segars
International development professional, spouse of an absolutely kick-ass chef, (mostly) proud father of dogs (and now a street cat), multicultural empath, and unabashed teller of tall tales.
articles
Work-Life Balance: Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Work will take everything we give it—unless you set boundaries. Burnout isn’t success, and work-life balance isn’t a luxury. It’s time to work smarter, set limits, and prioritize what truly matters.
articles
The Perfect Match: Hiring International Development Pros
Career transitions aren’t just about skills—they’re about confidence. And they aren’t even just about confidence—they’re also about finding hiring managers who are willing to think…dare I say it (yeah, what the heck?)…outside of the box.
career
Overcoming the Confidence Gap in Career Pivots
For those who’ve jumped between sectors (and back again, like me), the biggest hurdle isn’t a skills gap—it’s a confidence gap. #FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) has held many career pivoters back. Don’t let it.
Ride the Wave: How to Thrive in Unexpected Career Transitions
Let’s talk about thriving in uncertainty. Because whether it’s a career shift, a reinvention, or a complete pivot, we all face unexpected change. And we all have a choice in how we respond.
professional development
The Connection Challenge: 10 People to Reconnect With Today (Your Soul Will Thank You!)
Who do I need to drop everything and reconnect with today? Not to ask for a favor, not to angle for advice, and certainly not to climb the proverbial career ladder—just to reconnect for the sake of it. And voilà, this top-10 list was born.
Generative AI
Generative AI in 2025: How It’s Redefining Work Beyond Automation
As we head into 2025, one question looms large for professionals across industries: Are we effectively integrating generative AI into our work?
Fun at Work
Top Ten Ways to Upgrade Your Work Self in 2025
Heading into 2025, we might all need some ways to up our professional and personal game. Here are some thoughts...
Professional Life
Why a Strategic Sabbatical Could Be Your Best Career Move
Who knew that big life decisions can begin with a deceptively simple question.
Office
The OOO Message Challenge
Out-of-office (OOO) messages are a necessary part of modern work life. But most are boring. Mind-numbingly, soul-crushingly boring. We can do better.