We often talk about careers as if they are straight lines — neatly paved roads from Point A to Point B. But looking back at my journey, it feels more like a series of daring pivots and "happy accidents" that led me exactly where I needed to be.

Ten years in corporate roles taught me a lot. I left to start Taylor Street when it became clear the same systemic problems kept failing people. Here’s what I saw, and how it shapes the way I work today.

Our return-to-office (RTO) snapshot survey found that 77% of employees see RTO as a negative change. Whether it’s hindering their productivity or lowering their job satisfaction, it simply isn’t working for the people on the ground.

Toxic workplace habits are especially good at haunting teams during change. Let’s take a look at some of the most frightening offenders and talk about how to fix them — with a spooky season twist.

The change management process is supposed to guide organizations through transitions — but in reality, most efforts fall apart before they deliver results.

Here’s a hard truth: Most employee experience problems aren’t about broken systems. They’re about broken leadership — and bad coaching is often part of the problem.

People are juggling return-to-office mandates, adjusting to AI, raising kids and quietly burning out. And whether they say it out loud or not, they’re watching how leadership shows up in the middle of it all.

AI is a tool, not a takeover. And if you use it with intention — rooted in purpose, transparency and actual human connection — you can build something powerful and personal.