A Ferrari isn't "broken" because it’s bumpy on the grass. It’s just designed for a different terrain.

In this post, I break down:

• Why "intensity" is a superpower in the Year of the Fire Horse (2026).

• The 3 questions to ask if you're being "fixed" instead of "utilized."

• How my clients negotiated their way off the grass and onto the race track.

Now is the time to start taking stock of your contributions, so you can gracefully and assertively take credit for your wins and set the stage for your career advancement in conversations before, during, and after the mid-year review. (Or, if going elsewhere is the better answer, in a series of interviews you set up in the coming months.)

You’re DONE feeling as though you’re at the effect of someone else’s subpar people-management skills and internalized biases.

And here’s the thing to know when working with difficult people, so you don’t lose your sanity while advancing your career.

My client Ann — a brilliant executive who works with a nearly all-male team of leaders — and I came up with this super fun and useful tool that you can try on for size. 

It's called the Greta Gerwig Perspective.