RIP to the Dilbert creator

Published: Thu, 01/15/26

Updated: Thu, 01/15/26

Scott Adams, the creator of the Dilbert comic strips, died yesterday. I first stumbled on Scott on an episode of the Tim Ferriss Show. We’re going…

What’s working for me at work right now

Published: Wed, 01/14/26

Over the last few months, many have asked me about my shifting e perience of corporate life. In particular, what's changed between the frazzled,…

How to use the "ITSA Principle" to make time for what matters

Published: Tue, 01/13/26

There’s a small hack Lauren and I use with Baby Grundy which has made life easier when we’re on the move or tootling around town. It all has to do…

My prediction: the next big corporate trend

Published: Mon, 01/12/26

I’ve watched the corporate world do one heck of a U-turn during my 15+ years in banking. When I took my first shaky footsteps into the merry world of…

Hollywood A-lister’s blunt warning for ambitious 9to5ers

Published: Fri, 01/09/26

I once heard movie star Jim Carrey share a warning story about the perils of seeking fame and success in the glitzy world of Hollywood. Yes, not…

8 things you might not know about me

Published: Thu, 01/08/26

In no particular order: *** I collect books like they’re going out of fashion. I even read some of them *** I’m very British. I love drinking cups of…

To anyone who feels they’re heading in the wrong direction but can’t figure out why

Published: Wed, 01/07/26

Something to think about for people ticking all the usual bo es but still feeling lost: (there’s some build-up, but scout’s honour it’s worth it) Back…

Help me interview two "Squiggly Career" experts

Published: Tue, 01/06/26

I need your help. Fresh on the heels of my recent interviews with Simone Stolzoff and Ankush Jain, my ne t newsletter interview is coming into view.

The Burnout-Avoider’s Dilemma

Published: Mon, 01/05/26

Let me tell you about the Burnout-Avoider. Burnout-Avoiders are in ultimate self-preservation mode. They’ve been through the wringer before and…

My 2026 plans for this newsletter and my coaching

Published: Fri, 01/02/26

In no particular order: *** Keep sending my “week-daily” emails. I’ve flirted with the idea of switching to a hard & fast 7 days a week, but 5 days…