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A Google search back in 2015 changed the course of my career, “How do you make money online?”

I was at a crossroads in my career and ready to make a change. I knew it was time to start building my own thing, a thing that someone couldn’t take away overnight. 

After discovering the world of freelancing, I replaced my income and never looked back. By the second year, I was able to triple that income (more than I ever thought possible) because of one platform: LinkedIn

LinkedIn allowed me to connect with clients all over the world, right at my fingertips. The opportunities that LinkedIn has opened up have been life-changing.

Now, I get to help others use LinkedIn to build a remote career as a Career Coach & Resume Writer and their own profitable brand as a Growth Strategist. I’ll help coach you on growing an online income through LinkedIn, a newsletter (like Substack), and a digital product.

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Wes Pearce

Leaving a job because of a toxic boss isn’t weakness. It’s called self-preservation and being brave. 


I spent two years trying to "make it work" with a boss who constantly undermined me.

I watched my confidence erode. My Sunday nights became anxiety-filled. My health suffered.

Then I finally left.

Within two months at my new company, I realized something profound: I wasn't the problem. I never was.

Here's the truth: 

✅ 57% of people have quit specifically because of their boss, with another 37% considering it. (from DDI Development Dimensions International)

You're not alone if you're thinking about making that move.

What we tolerate becomes our standard. Every day you stay in a toxic work environment, you're telling yourself that's what you deserve.

The most courageous career move isn't always climbing higher. Sometimes it's walking away.

Watch for these warning signs that it's time to go:

📌 Your boss takes credit for your wins but blames you for their mistakes

📌 You receive unclear expectations then face criticism for not meeting them

📌 Your physical wellbeing or your mental health is declining

📌 You're constantly questioning your own competence at work 

📌 You can't remember the last time you were recognized for your work

A staggering 82% of American workers say they would quit their job because of a bad manager. The problem is, many don't, believing it reflects poorly on them.

Let me be clear: Leaving a toxic boss isn't failure. It's an act of self-respect.

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I'll never forget the dream job I thought I had locked down. And then ghosted. 


Four rounds of interviews. Met with the hiring manager twice. Presented to the team. 

Even had a final conversation with the VP where he said, "We're really excited about bringing you on board. You'll hear from us this week."

Four weeks later, No call. No email. Not even a generic rejection.

I followed up once. Then twice. Then realized I was chasing people who clearly didn't respect my time enough to send a two-sentence email.

Here's what made it worse: I'd turned down other interviews because I thought this was a done deal.

That experience taught me something I'll never forget: How a company treats you during the hiring process is exactly how they'll treat you as an employee.

And companies wonder why they can't attract top talent.

Here's the reality: Every person you ghost tells 10 other people about the experience.

If you're hiring: Send the email. Even if it's a template. Even if it's bad news.

Candidates deserve basic human decency, not radio silence.

And if you're job searching: Remember that ghosting tells you everything you need to know about that company.

You didn't dodge a bullet. You dodged a whole firing squad. 

Has this ever happened to you?

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The most inspiring story I've been part of this year wasn't about a 25-year-old founder.


It was about Margaret, my client who started her coaching business at 68.

After spending 40 years as a nurse, raising three kids, and surviving a divorce that wiped out her savings, she came to me ready to build something of her own.

No business degree, No email list, No idea how to start a Substack or sell coaching.

Just decades of experience helping people and a refusal to let age define what she could build.

We started from scratch. Built her Substack and then launched her pilot coaching program. Figured it out step by step.

Today? She's at 1,000+ subscribers and her coaching program is slowing booking out. She's making more than she ever did as a nurse doing work that finally feels like hers.

But you won't see Margaret on any "30 Under 30" list. You won't read her story in business magazines celebrating "young disruptors."

Because we're obsessed with early success. With people who "made it" by 25. With the idea that if you haven't figured it out by 40, you've somehow missed your window.

But some of the best work happens after 50. After 60. After life has given you the wisdom that only comes from actually living.

The 55-year-old who finally published their book after years of rejection.

The 62-year-old who started a business after being laid off and told they were "too senior."

The 70-year-old still learning, still growing, still proving that ambition doesn't retire.

Those are the stories we should be celebrating.

Age isn't a deadline. It's just more experience to build from.

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The worst career advice I’ve ever heard: "Just give it more time. It'll get better."


I've watched too many people torture themselves staying in places that are slowly wearing them down.

Their mental health is suffering, confidence is shot, skills are stagnating.

All because someone convinced them that leaving "looks bad" or that they need to "stick it out."

Here's what actually happens when you stay too long in a toxic place:

-You normalize behavior you'd never accept anywhere else…

-You start believing the problem is you, not the environment…

-You waste years trying to prove yourself to people who've already decided not to see your value…

I've had clients stay in toxic jobs for three, four, five years because they were scared of what leaving would look like on their resume.

Every single one? Wished they'd left sooner.

Your resume doesn't need to show endurance or blind “loyalty.” It needs to show growth.

And sometimes growth means knowing when to leave.

Stop sacrificing your mental health to avoid an awkward conversation in an interview.

Staying in the wrong place doesn't make you loyal. It makes you unavailable for the opportunities you actually deserve.

Leave. Recover. Find better.

That's not quitting. That's self-preservation.

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Six years in the same role. Zero promotions. Zero growth opportunities.


Jessica had been at the same company for six years.

Same role. Same salary range. Same empty promises about "future opportunities."

She was good at her job. Actually, she was great at it. But there was nowhere to go. 

When we first talked, she knew she needed to leave. But she was paralyzed.

"What if I can't find anything better? What if I'm not as marketable as I think? What if this is as good as it gets?"

So she stayed. Watching her skills plateau while her frustration grew.

Here's what I told her: You're not going to grow in a place that's already decided you're done growing.

So, we built a 90-day exit plan. Targeted roles that actually matched what she wanted. Got her resume in front of the right people.

She put the work in. By the end of summer, she had an offer. 

Fully remote. Higher pay. And actual growth opportunities, not just vague promises in performance reviews.

Here’s the truth: You can't outgrow a space that's designed to keep you small.

You can work harder. Stay later. Prove yourself over and over. 

But if the ceiling is low, you're just going to keep hitting your head on it.

If you've been in the same place too long with nothing to show for it, the problem isn't you.

It's the environment you're trying to grow in.
Change it. And watch what happens.

(Image: Travis Bradberry)

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Rachel stayed at her company for four years waiting to be seen.


Four years of coming in early. Staying late. Taking on projects nobody else wanted.

Her manager kept saying she "wasn't ready yet" for a promotion. 

Meanwhile, less experienced people kept moving up around her…

When she finally quit, her manager seemed shocked. "We were going to promote you next quarter."

Sure they were.

Here's where Rachel went: She found a company that saw her value immediately.

Within six months at her new company, she got the promotion her old job said she wasn't ready for. 

Within a year, she was leading projects her old manager said were "above her level."

Her old team reached out last month asking if she'd consider coming back as a senior manager.

She declined. She didn't need validation from people who spent four years overlooking her.

The thing about toxic workplaces is they convince you your value is tied to their opinion. 

That if they don't see what you bring, maybe you don't bring much.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is stop waiting for people to see your worth and go somewhere that already does.

You don't need their table. Build your own. 

Or find one that's been waiting for exactly what you bring.

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Most partners and executives have more expertise than visibility. I help turn that expertise into visible authority, inbound opportunities, and leverage – without turning you into a full‑time content creator.

Hi, I’m Alec, I went from global consumer marketing at L'Oreal and Johnson and Johnson, tp Founder of We Grow. Here's more about me:

🟢 In 2015, I joined L'Oreal on the most competitive marketing grad scheme in the UK.
🟢 From 2017 to 2024, I was promoted 6 times from Assistant manager to Global Group Manager.
🟢 In 2024, I grew my LinkedIn from 3,000 to 60,000 with daily posts on career growth.
🟢 In 2025, I quit to be a Career Coach and helped 150+ people get promoted to 6-figure roles.
🟢 I also helped others grow on LinkedIn, building a 6-figure personal branding service in 9 months.

Now in 2026, I am relaunching that business as WE GROW.

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Not all advice moves your career forward.

Some of it prepares you only for failure.

Early on, advice feels like safety.
So you take all of it.

From family.
From friends.
From bosses.
From people who care.

And that’s where things quietly go wrong.

Because not all advice comes from experience in today’s world.

Some of it comes from:

→ Fear of risk
→ Comfort with the familiar
→ Paths that worked once, not now
→ People protecting you from discomfort
→ People protecting themselves from change

Follow that long enough and your progress slows.

High performers learn to filter.

They don’t ask everyone aimlessly.
They ask on purpose.

They seek input from people who:

→ Have actually done what they’re trying to do
→ Understand the current landscape
→ Aren’t threatened by their growth
→ Tell the truth, even when it stings

That’s real mentorship.
Clear judgment that helps you move.

If you want to be more actionable here, try this next time you get advice:

Before acting, ask yourself:
Does this person benefit if I grow
Or do they feel safer if I stay the same

That answer tells you everything.

The goal isn’t more voices.
It’s better decisions.

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Bosses count heads.

Leaders count on hearts.

Burnout doesn’t happen only from too much work.
It also comes from feeling unseen.

You can give everything all week
and still feel drained

When no one notices
When no one says your name
When efforts feel invisible

That's the moment people check out.
Not from their work.
From the people around them.

Strong leaders don’t stay quiet about their people.
They talk about them with pride.

In meetings.
In emails.
When they’re not even in the room.

They say things like

→ She carried this project
→ He stepped up when it mattered
→ This win happened because of them

And it changes everything.

Here’s what happens when people feel valued

1️⃣ Energy comes back
2️⃣ Trust grows fast
3️⃣ People stop counting hours and start caring again

The work stays the same.
The feeling doesn’t.

If you lead people, try it this week.

Say what they did.
Say someone’s name.
Say it out loud where others hear it.

When was the last time someone at work made you feel seen?
Drop it in comment 👇

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Technical skills get you hired. 

Soft skills tell how far you'll go.

I see this play out at work all the time.
Same role. Same tools. 
Very different results.

Here’s a simple cheatsheet you can actually use at work.

1️⃣ Communication
↳ Practice active listening by paraphrasing what others say before responding in meetings.
↳ Use the "ELEVATE" framework: Explain simply, Listen actively, Validate feelings, Ask questions, Tailor message, Emphasize benefits.

2️⃣ Emotional Intelligence
↳ Pause for 5 seconds before reacting to feedback to assess your emotions.
↳ Journal daily about one interaction where you recognized and managed someone else's emotions.

3️⃣ Adaptability
↳ When facing change, list 3 ways it benefits you and one small step to start.
↳ Experiment with a new tool or process weekly, then reflect on what worked.

4️⃣ Teamwork
↳ Volunteer for cross-functional projects and offer help without being asked.
↳ Use "we" language in updates and credit others first in group successes.

5️⃣ Time Management
↳ Block your calendar with focused 90-minute deep work sessions daily.
↳ End each day by listing tomorrow's top 3 priorities and estimated times.

6️⃣ Problem-Solving
↳ Break problems into "What, Why, How" using mind maps before acting.
↳ Brainstorm 5 wild solutions first, then pick the most feasible one.

7️⃣ Leadership
↳ Delegate one task weekly to a junior colleague with clear outcomes and check-ins.
↳ Give specific, positive feedback daily to motivate your team.

8️⃣ Empathy
↳ Ask "How are you feeling about this?" in 1:1s and listen without interrupting.
↳ Mirror body language subtly in conversations to build rapport.

9️⃣ Resilience
↳ After setbacks, reframe with "What did I learn?" and one immediate recovery action.
↳ Build a "wins journal" to review weekly during tough periods.

🔟 Conflict Resolution
↳ Use "I feel... because... I need..." statements to express issues calmly.
↳ Schedule neutral third-party mediation for unresolved team disputes.

None of this sounds impressive on paper.

But this is what builds trust fast and pulls people into bigger roles.
So yes, skills get you hired.

But soft skills decide who gets trusted with more.

That’s what separates contributors from leaders.

Which soft skill are you actively working on right now?
Tell me in the comments👇

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