LEARN Step 3: Seek Out Short-Term Mentorship

Seeking out and building relationships with mentors, sponsors, and other support resources is a great way to support your growth and gather feedback. We know that finding mentors can be challenging, and that’s why we love the idea of short-term mentoring. Think about who the […]


Navigating What’s Next

Written by Cassaundra Young (’07), MPH, CPHQ, VP, Care Model Advancement, Equality Health As recently as a generation ago, people stayed in one place for most of their career.  And while that serves some, in my experience, I have found great value in navigating […]


5 Steps to Designing the Life You Want

Bill Burnett, Executive Director of the Product Design Program and an Adjunct Professor in Mechanical Engineering – Design at Stanford, is the cofounder of the Life Design lab and coauthor of the book Designing Your Life that helps you reimagine work and your job. Whether you […]


How to Beat Mid-Career Malaise

We all have times when we wonder, “Am I at the right company? Am I in the right job? And is this all there is?” These questions are especially agonizing for mid-career professionals who may be searching for fulfillment while juggling demands at home and […]


How to Become a Manager When You’ve Never Managed

It’s a common scenario: You’re ready to move up into a managerial role, but you’ve been told that you’re not qualified because you lack management experience. But how do you gain that experience until you get to manage? Moving from individual contributor to people manager […]


10 Reflection Questions for Work

Whether you currently love your job role or are looking to make a big change, these 10 questions are important for everyone to ask themselves on an annual basis. “Reflecting on your career and professional development is essential for personal development and fulfilment. These […]


Tips for Stay-at-Home Moms and Dads Returning to Work

If you’ve been a stay-at-home parent, the thought of returning to the workforce might feel overwhelming. How do you begin your job search? What do you include on your resume (and how do you explain a gap in your employment history)? In what ways has […]


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