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The Book of Delights
A collection of 102 short, lyrical essays by poet Ross Gay, each capturing a moment of daily joy—ranging from cradling a tomato seedling on a flight to the subtle nod between strangers—revealing the profound beauty in everyday life.
Ross Gay
April 20, 2025
Recording: Navigating the Job Market
It’s tough out there. Job security feels more uncertain, opportunities seem harder to find, and the stress of it all can be overwhelming. Job searching isn’t just about resumes and interviews—it’s about managing the self-doubt, frustration, and emotional toll of not knowing what comes next. In this conversation, we’ll talk about the reality of today’s job market and how to navigate it with confidence, resilience, and clarity.
Raina
October 4, 2026
Finding Work After 50
In this session, Sam career and leadership Expert Mary Despe de Echemendia offers a more hopeful way forward. Instead of following the old career ladder, she shows you how to use a compass: lead with your strengths rather than your title, tap into the network you’ve spent years building, tell your story on your own terms, and test new possibilities without expecting everything to work perfectly the first time.
Mary
October 4, 2026
How to Turn Your "Messy" Career Into a Superpower
Is your career path feeling a bit all over the place? In this episode of Pull Me Out of This, Abby Nydam (Founder & CEO of Sam) sits down with Executive Presence and Leadership coach Joanna Lovering to discuss why a nonlinear career isn't a weakness—it’s actually a superpower.
Joanna
October 4, 2026
Pivots, Downshifts & Possibilities: Why It's Time to Let Go to Get Ahead
Career pivoting is not a choice - it's a necessity. In this engaging Q&A with Jessica Galica, Executive Coach and best-selling author of Leap: Why It's Time to Let Go to Get Ahead in Your Career, dives into the power of career pivots and how women can navigate career reinvention.
Jess
October 4, 2026
The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids ⎼ and Come Back Stronger Than Ever
Pick up this book when you're considering a career break after having kids, are currently navigating stay-at-home parenthood, or are trying to make sense of your identity outside of a job title
Neha Ruch
April 23, 2025
Nap Ministry Rest Deck - 50 Practices to Resist Grind Culture
The Nap Ministry Rest Deck offers gentle prompts for burnout or change, reframing rest as radical, healing, and essential in a hustle-driven world.
Tricia Hersey
April 18, 2025
How to Introduce Yourself — and Get Hired
Watch this short TED Talk by Rebecca Okamoto to learn five simple ways to introduce yourself in 20 words or fewer.
TED
May 12, 2026
Forget Retirement. Think “Rewirement.”
If you’re considering what’s next after a long corporate career, shift into a purpose-driven second act like board service, teaching, or starting your own venture.
Kellogg Insight
April 21, 2025
Don’t Be Afraid of Preparing for Retirement
If you're approaching retirement or contemplating your post-career life, this article and podcast episode offers valuable guidance on navigating the transition.
Knowledge at Wharton
April 21, 2025
Women at Work
Tune into this podcast when you're navigating challenges as a woman in the workplace whether you're dealing with a difficult boss, seeking to advocate for yourself, aiming for leadership, or just craving relatable stories and advice from women who’ve been there.
Harvard Business Review
April 21, 2025
How to Build Career Resilience in Uncertain Times
Read this article written when you're navigating career uncertainties such as layoffs, industry shifts, or organizational changes.
Harvard Business Review
April 21, 2025