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The Book of Delights
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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

Ross Gay

April 20, 2025

Recording: Navigating the Job Market
Career & Leadership

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

Raina

October 4, 2026

Finding Work After 50
Career & Leadership

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

Mary

October 4, 2026

How to Turn Your "Messy" Career Into a Superpower
Career & Leadership

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

Joanna

October 4, 2026

Pivots, Downshifts & Possibilities: Why It's Time to Let Go to Get Ahead
Career & Leadership

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

Jess

October 4, 2026

The Power Pause: How to Plan a Career Break After Kids ⎼ and Come Back Stronger Than Ever
Career & Leadership Caregiving & Family

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

Neha Ruch

April 23, 2025

Nap Ministry Rest Deck - 50 Practices to Resist Grind Culture
Mindset, Habits & Performance Career & Leadership

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

Tricia Hersey

April 18, 2025

How to Introduce Yourself — and Get Hired
Mindset, Habits & Performance Career & Leadership

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

TED

May 12, 2026

Forget Retirement. Think “Rewirement.”
Career & Leadership Belonging & Impact

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

Kellogg Insight

April 21, 2025

Don’t Be Afraid of Preparing for Retirement
Career & Leadership Belonging & Impact

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

Knowledge at Wharton

April 21, 2025

Women at Work
Career & Leadership

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

Harvard Business Review

April 21, 2025

How to Build Career Resilience in Uncertain Times
Career & Leadership

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

Harvard Business Review

April 21, 2025

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