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Career Clarity Blog: Insights for thoughtful, midcareer professionals

Short reads to help you think clearly, make grounded decisions, and move forward with confidence.

Each post offers a moment of clarity — a place to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters.

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"Sunday Scaries" Sends Real-Time Feedback to Help Your Career Grow

A simple way to gauge if you're on track with your career goals is to check in with how you feel on Sundays. If you experience dread and anxiety and don't look forward to the workweek, you're dealing with what's commonly called the "Sunday Scaries." Learn three exercises for anyone who wants to regain a fresh start to the workweek.

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Better Career Jessica Manca Better Career Jessica Manca

Is Your Workplace Holding You Back? 10 Signs to Watch For

You’re working hard, showing up, and doing your best — but something still feels off. Before you blame yourself, it’s worth asking: Is it really you, or is it the environment you’re in?

This post breaks down 10 subtle but powerful signs that your workplace may be quietly holding you back. If you’re feeling stuck, drained, or questioning your value, these indicators can help you spot whether it’s time to make a change — not in you, but around you.

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Mindset, Better Career, Better Leader Jessica Manca Mindset, Better Career, Better Leader Jessica Manca

Advancing Your Career :: Why Soft Skills Matter Most

We often combine advancing our careers with gaining more hard skills - degrees, certifications, technical skills. What actually matters most are the skills often referred to as “soft.” This sets of skills are human, teachable and practical for lifelong learners who want to continue to develop themselves and their careers. Learn five strategies to deepen your personal growth and set yourself up for success.

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Better Career, Finding Passion Jessica Manca Better Career, Finding Passion Jessica Manca

5 Ways You Undersell Yourself as an Introvert and the Universal Skill You Need to Develop Now

Underselling yourself can be a major obstacle in career advancement, especially for over-thinkers, perfectionists, and introverts. Learn to recognize behaviors that you might be underselling yourself and increase self-understanding. Confidently communicate your value and open doors to new opportunities in your career journey.

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