Sometimes the career decision that makes the most sense for you won’t be the most obvious one.

In this episode, returning guest Julianna Yau Yorgan joins me to talk about making thoughtful decisions when you can’t see the entire path ahead.

Julianna shares how choosing what she calls a “career vacation” gave her the space and perspective she needed—and how living in four different countries (!!) changed the way she thinks about work, home, and what matters most.

We also explore why it’s so hard to zoom out under stress, and the practices Julianna uses to create clarity, including challenging assumptions, playing out different scenarios, stepping away from constant input, and letting ideas simmer.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about listening to yourself and trusting that an unexpected choice can still move you forward ✨

🍃 New Quiz: What Career Season Are You In? Discover Your Season

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Welcome to season 13! Have you ever noticed how hard it is to see the bigger picture when you’re standing right in the middle of something?

In this first episode of Season 13, I’m sharing how one conversation helped me see that the In Season planner wasn’t simply one part of my work... the idea behind it was the work.

That realization led to Career Growth in Seasons: a more natural way to understand how our careers move through seasons of growth, reflection, rest, and renewal.

We’ll explore the Myth of the Endless Summer, why we don’t need the same things from our careers all the time, and how perspective can help us tell the difference between a difficult week and a bigger pattern.

Sometimes, zooming out helps us see our careers with more context, more grace, and a clearer sense of what may come next.

Perspective is In Season ✨

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We made it to the #1 most-loved episode of all time... and by a landslide 🎉 Interview prep: Tell me about a time you made a mistake.

Here's the thing: this question is designed to reveal how self-aware you are (it's not meant to trip you up). And when you know how to respond to it, it becomes one of the most powerful moments in your entire interview. I'm sharing the simple framework that's helped thousands of listeners, plus the mindset shift that changes how you walk into every interview from here on out.