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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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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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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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The Right Mindset for Success: 5 Steps to Shift into a Positive Mindset

Mindset is crucial for success, as it influences our approach to tasks and can be the main reason people avoid pursuing their goals. People often have a vision for their future but immediately follow it with self-limiting beliefs, highlighting the importance of shifting from a negative to a positive or growth mindset. To cultivate a better mindset for reflection and deep thinking, these five steps can help you shift into a mindset for success.

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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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5 Practices to Confidently Start Living Your “Personal Best” Life

Self-betterment is part of our human nature. If wanting personal change is rooted in our survival, why do so many of us struggle with making a change? If you’re a lifelong learner seeking ways to future-proof, up level or find a higher gear, start here. Learn five practices that take you from “I don’t know how to change” to “I’ve got this!”

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