Ask Agnes: I share my truth calmly and openly

Ask Agnes: I share my truth calmly and openly

Dear Agnes, I’ve been working nonstop for months, often taking on tasks that aren’t even part of my job description because I want to be seen as a team player. It’s reached a point where I’m so overwhelmed that I’m dropping the ball on my actual...
Ask Agnes: I am rooted in safety and stability

Ask Agnes: I am rooted in safety and stability

Dear Agnes, I’m navigating a big career change and feel completely unmoored. My role was made redundant at a job that felt toxic anyways. I am actively looking for a new position, tapping into my network. I am doing all the things to make sure I land someplace more...
Ask Agnes: Leading with Love

Ask Agnes: Leading with Love

Dear Agnes, I’ve been told I’m too “soft” as a leader. I care deeply about my team and try to create a positive, collaborative environment, but I often get feedback that I need to be more assertive and direct. Honestly, I feel like if I do that, I’ll...
Ask Agnes: I share my truth calmly and openly

Ask Agnes: On Shaky Ground

Dear Agnes, I find myself in a state of unbearable uncertainty. At work, there are layoffs, terminations, and unsettling changes happening all around me. New people are being hired, others are being let go, and I’m stuck in limbo, waiting to see if my position will...