During my time in consulting, I was consistently a top performer. Every annual review reinforced a clear trajectory. I was progressing, recognized, and on track. Until one project changed everything. After my manager delivered the feedback, I hung up the call and just sat there. I felt shocked, angry, and deeply unsettled. Twelve weeks of […]
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There is now an abbreviation for ‘In Real Life’, IRL, which tells you a lot about where we are as a society. We’ve gotten so accustomed to operating in digital space, that we now have a shorthand to remind ourselves that physical reality exists. And yet, here we meet, on a digital blog. Are you about […]
In the early years of a career, the pressure to move quickly can feel overwhelming. Promotions, high-visibility projects, and exposure to senior leadership are often seen as markers of success. The faster you move, the more impressive your path appears, at least on paper. For ambitious young professionals, especially in high-performance environments like consulting or […]