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I didn’t see it at first. But my team did. And they were exhausted from it. There wasn’t one big incident. No complaints. No shouting. No official red flags. But slowly, the team got quieter. Less open. More... careful. At first, I thought it was just workload. Until one of my most honest team members pulled me aside: “We are all tiptoeing around one person. It’s draining.” That was a punch in the gut. Not because they told me. But because I hadn’t seen it myself. This wasn’t about poor performance. It was about poor behavior of one person: -> difficult. -> unpredictable. -> impossible to approach. The kind of teammate that creates tension in every meeting. 💡 Here’s what I did next: 1. I got feedback from everyone - individually. People talk more when you listen one-on-one. 2. I owned my blind spot. If something toxic happened on my watch, I had to face it. 3. I had a hard conversation with that one person. It wasn’t easy. But avoiding it was costing the team more. The wrong person in the room can cancel out the right work so fast!! Have you been in a similar situation, and how did you solve it? Share in the comments so we can all lead better. Follow me, Ani Filipova, for more daily content on Leadership, Career and Change. -- 📩 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, "The Change Blueprint," to receive simple, actionable advice on navigating career, business, and personal change. Link in the Featured section.

Every major mistake in my life started when I disrespected myself. It wasn't them. It was me. You think your problems come from other people. From the job you hate. From the people who don’t value you. From the opportunities that never came. Wrong. Every problem in your life began the moment you didn't show respect to yourself. Self-respect is the foundation of everything. -> Career: Self-respect impacts career decisions, how you negotiate, how you advocate for yourself, and how you set boundaries at work. -> Leadership: A leader who tolerates disrespect (from others or self) will struggle to lead teams with strength and empathy. -> Change: Every meaningful change (including career change) starts with deciding you are worth more - it’s an act of self-respect first. Respect is something you give yourself first. And the world mirrors what you tolerate. Look at the list below. Shout out to 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮 who collated it. Start there. Where in your life have you tolerated disrespect? 🔹 Repost this to remind someone else today. 🔹 Follow me, Ani Filipova, for more reminders that your life is yours to design.

You didn’t lose your spark. You just outgrew the environment. I’ve seen it 100 times. Talented people stuck in jobs that slowly shut them down. Here are 7 signs it’s happening to you: 🟥 1. Your manager is missing-in-action. If no one’s guiding you, you are not being grown. You are being left to drift. 🟥 2. You don't get feedback anymore. No reviews, no raises, no real conversations. If they are not investing in you, they don't see you in their future. 🟥 3. Your company is frozen in time. If nothing’s changed in 5 years, you won’t either. Staying still is how you become irrelevant. 🟥 4. Great people are leaving. They weren’t quitting the job - they were escaping it. Pay attention to the exits. 🟥 5. Promotions? Outsiders only. They don’t promote from within anymore. They don't believe in you, it is obvious. 🟥 6. Coasting is contagious Low standards are like mold. They spread quietly… until you feel stale too. 🟥 7. No room to grow Same faces. Same roles. Same results. Your growth is locked - and so is your future. 🎯 Here’s what to do next: ✔ Audit your current role Am I learning? Am I excited by what’s next? ✔ Build your personal brand People hire the visible. Not just the qualified. ✔ Plan your escape Start small. Map the next role before this one breaks you. If 3 or more of these red flags sound familiar… You already know the answer. ♻️ Repost this and help someone spot the signs early. 📶 Join my membership community to plan your next move - link in the featured section. 🔁 Follow me, Ani Filipova, for daily content that gets you unstuck.

You don’t hate your job. You hate how it makes you feel. The signs are all there. You’re just used to ignoring them. Too often, we blame ourselves when things feel off.  But sometimes, the job is the problem - not you. Here are the silent signs you’re in a toxic workplace. Shout out to Josh Sanders for this excellent carousel! 1. You’re constantly micromanaged  No trust. Just control. 2. There’s no path forward No career talks. No personal growth. Just stagnation. 3. Your role is unclear You are expected to perform… but the rules keep shifting. 4. Culture of blame No support. Only finger-pointing. 5. There’s no clear vision Leadership can’t explain where you are going - or why. 6. Poor communication everywhere You’re left out. Misled. Or the last to know. 7. People keep quitting And no one is asking why. If 2 or more apply to you - start planning your exit. You’re not crazy. You’re just in the wrong environment. 🔁 Repost this to help someone spot the signs early. 🔔 And follow Ani Filipova for daily content on Career, Leadership and Change --- Join "Change is Possible" — the business community for professionals who feel stuck in toxic jobs and want to build a more fulfilling, flexible career. Inside, you’ll get: ✅ Step-by-step guidance on how I left the corporate world after 25 years ✅ Proven strategies to build multiple income streams while you are still in your job. ✅ The exact system I use to grow my LinkedIn audience to 76,000+ followers ✅ A supportive network of professionals designing careers on their own terms Doors open on 8 May. Join the waitlist to be the first in - link in the featured section.

We were taught a lot of things. Most of it no longer works. It's time to unlearn, rewire and rebuild for today. Here are 10 rules they gave us — and what real life taught us instead: 1. We were taught: Your resume opens doors. -> Now we know: Your digital presence opens more. 2. We were taught: Work hard and keep your head down. -> Now we know: Work hard. But also look up, speak up, and show up in the right rooms. 3. We were taught: Pursue your passion, and success will follow. -> Now we know: Passion doesn't always pay the bills; in-demand skills and market fit create success 4. We were taught: If you leave the system, you fail. -> Now we know: Leaving the system is how most people finally win. 5. We were taught: Your career peak should be in your 40s. -> Now we know: Your second act might be who you were always meant to be. 6. We were taught: Career paths should make logical sense. -> Now we know Zigzags create unbeatable, uncopyable advantages. 7. We were taught: Fix your weaknesses. -> Now we know: Double down on your strengths that's where your edge is. No one wins by being average at everything. 8. We were taught: Find your calling early -> Now we know: You will find your career through action and experimentation, not introspection. 📌 Repost this to help others rewrite their rulebook. 🧠 Follow me, Ani Filipova for daily content on Change, Leadership and Career. ----- Join "Change is possible" - The business community for professionals who want to stay ahead in a changing world, explore new career paths, create multiple income streams, and build a personal brand that opens new doors. Doors open on 8 May. Join the waitlist to be the first in - link in the Featured section

25 years in corporate. 3 as an entrepreneur. Promoted. Praised. Ignored. Underestimated. Celebrated. Resented. Supported. Rebuilt. I've been through it all. Here are 15 career lessons I had to learn the hard way. 1. Society doesn't get to write your story  Forget "by 30 you should…" and "it's too late by 50."  Write your own damn script. 2. Success without joy is a failure in disguise  I had the title, money, status.  Still felt empty. 3. Chase lifestyle, not labels  The corner office looks great.  Until it comes with 3AM emails and 24/7/365. 4. Clarity beats confidence  Don't wait to "feel ready."  Get clear on what matters. Confidence follows. 5. You don't need one lane  I did Ops, Audit, HR, Product, Relationships etc etc  It made the top job possible. 6. It's never too late - especially now  People find purpose at 50, 60, 70.  Don't age yourself out of your own life. 7. There is no single peak  Every chapter deserves a rewrite. 8. Sideways can be forward and up  What looked like a detour led to my biggest growth. 9. Risk is your growth engine  Safe paths feel good short term.  But long-term? They cost you. 10. Health is the real wealth  What you do in your 20/30s will show up in your 40s and beyond. 11. Explore before settling  Your 20s and 30s are for trying things.  That's how you find "the thing" for you. 12. Don't count yourself out before trying  "You are not "not built for it" - you just haven't tried yet. 13. Work with smarter people  It's not threatening.  It's the best growth hack. 14. Future-proof yourself early  Branding. AI. Communication.  Learn before the wave hits. 15. Be the person everyone wants on their team Because you elevate them. Which lesson hit home for you? 🔁 Repost to share these lessons with your network. 🔗 Follow me, Ani Filipova, for more career clarity content.

You were never the problem. You were in the wrong place to feel like the solution. You’ve been showing up. Giving your all. Trying to stay useful, liked, accepted, enough. But underneath it all? Something felt off. And deep down, you started wondering if it was you. It wasn’t. You were trying to thrive in the wrong space. And no amount of effort makes up for a poor fit. Jobs. Relationships. Circles. Cultures. The more you try to fix it, the more you feel like something’s wrong with you. But it’s not you. It’s where you are. Here’s what you can do right now to correct this: 1. Spot the mismatch. Where in your life are you forcing it?  A job, a relationship, a project that drains you? When something always feels off - it probably is. 2. Flip the self-talk. That voice saying “I should be able to make this work”? Change it to: “Maybe it’s not supposed to.” Give yourself permission to stop fixing things that were never yours to fix. 3. Make one move. You don’t need a total life overhaul.  Just a decision - Send the message.  Book the call. Open the blank doc. Momentum builds confidence. Stop twisting yourself to fit. Change the socket, not the plug. 🔁 Repost this to help someone realise they are not the issue. Follow Ani Filipova for more mindset shifts that hit. --- 📩 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, "The Change Blueprint," to receive simple, actionable advice on navigating career, business, and personal change.

You are not stuck in your emotions. You are stuck in your story. Neuroscience tells us: Emotions only last 90 seconds. That’s it. A minute and a half of chemical movement in the body. So why are you still upset 3 hours later? Why does it still hurt days after? Because the feeling passed. But you kept the story alive. You replayed it. You recycled it. You re-lived it. You didn’t move on - You rehearsed the pain. Let this sink in: You are not a victim of the emotion. You are a prisoner of the narrative. Feel the wave. Let it hit. Then let it go. Because the story ends when you stop telling it. Emotions last 90 seconds. But the story you tell yourself? That can last a lifetime. It’s time to stop the rerun. 📌 Repost this to help someone let go. And follow Ani Filipova for more mindset resets. 📩 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, "The Change Blueprint," to receive simple, actionable advice on navigating career, business, and personal change. Link in the Featured section.

You are not getting promoted. Here’s why. The harsh reality? It’s not your talent.  It’s not your experience.  It’s not even your work ethic. It’s these 8 career myths quietly holding you back: 1. “Excelling in your role guarantees promotions”  ✘ Reality: No, it doesn’t. You have to show you are ready for the next level. 2. “Hard work alone leads to promotion”  ✘ Reality: Hard work is the ticket to the game. You need visibility, network and strategic influence. 3. “Time served = promotion.”  ✘ Reality: Tenure means nothing. Impact means everything. 4. “It’s all about merit.”  ✘ Reality: It’s merit plus politics, timing, and positioning. 5. “Leadership skills aren't needed until you are a leader”  ✘ Reality: You show leadership before you get the title. 6. “It’s disloyal to look elsewhere.”  ✘ Reality: External offers give you leverage. Always be exploring. 7. “I can't ask for a promotion.”  ✘ Reality: Promotions are taken. Ask. Push. Position yourself. 8. “I need to be perfect to be promoted”  ✘ Reality: No one is flawless. You have to show a willingness to grow over perfection. Stop waiting. Stop hoping. Start making yourself undeniable. 🔁 Repost this to your network to help debunk these myths. + Follow me for more real talk on how to actually grow your career. --- 👉 Join "Change is possible" - My business community for professionals who want to stay ahead in a changing world, explore new career paths, create multiple income streams, and build a personal brand that opens new doors. Doors open on 8 May. Join the waitlist to be the first in - link in the Featured section.

Most managers have no idea what employees care about. And worse - they never bother to find out. They believe that perks and pay are the ultimate retention tools.  But the reality is that employees leave when they feel unseen, unvalued, and unheard. Here’s what actually matters to your team: • Trust • Fair Pay • Autonomy • Remote Work • Career Growth • Positive Culture • Learning & Development • Supportive Management And here’s what doesn’t matter: • Free snacks • After-work drinks • Fancy office perks • Branded company gifts No amount of perks can fix a lack of leadership. No amount of gifts can replace genuine appreciation. Your team isn’t asking for the world - they want to feel seen, recognised, and valued. And if you can’t offer that? No amount of perks will make them stay. Tag a manager who needs to hear this. 🔔 Follow me, Ani Filipova for more workplace truths.

You didn’t get the promotion. Now everyone’s watching what you do next. 🚫 Here’s how to lose twice: 1. Withdraw or disengage. It will only confirm doubts about your leadership readiness. 2. Become resigned. Thinking "Why bother?" kills your momentum. Don't quit on yourself. 3. Gossip or coalition-building. Complaining to others erodes trust and leadership potential. 4. Self-sabotage. Obsessing over mistakes makes growth impossible. 5. Apply elsewhere immediately. Rage-applying usually results in poor interviews and bad long-term moves. 6. Become cynical. Negativity is contagious - and quietly remembered. 7. Assume it's final. One "no" is not a forever "no." It's just a "not yet." ✅ Here’s how to bounce back and learn from it: 1. Process your emotions. Denial, anger, sadness are normal — give yourself space to feel them. 2. Seek honest feedback. What were the gaps? What were the expectations? What would success have looked like? 3. Stay visible and proactive. Lead initiatives, offer solutions, and show maturity under pressure. 4. Cultivate new sponsors and mentors. Build relationships that support your next opportunity. 5. Ask for growth opportunities. Stretch projects, task forces, or visible assignments aligned with your development plan. 6. Reflect quietly. Ask yourself if this is the right environment for your long-term goals. 7. Stay professional externally. Even when hurt, show composure - you are building your brand. What else would you add? 🔁 Save this. Send it to someone who needs it. Follow Ani Filipova for daily content on Career, Leadership and Change. ---- -> Join "Change is possible" - The business community for professionals who want to stay ahead in a changing world, explore new career paths, create multiple income streams, and build a personal brand that opens new doors. Doors open on 8 May. Join the waitlist in the Featured section.

Life doesn’t come with a manual. But if it did, this would be page 1. 6 life truths that will stick with you forever. Read them. Save them. Live them. 1. You can't undo your last move. You can only plan the next one better. Play long-term, not short-term. 2. Discipline isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up - again and again. On the hard, messy and the “I just can’t” days. 3. The more you learn... ..the more you realise how much you don’t know. Curiosity > Ego. 4. Good things take time. The best outcomes aren’t instant.  Patience and persistence build things shortcuts can’t. 5. Think big. Start small. Every world-changing achievement started with a single, deliberate step. 6. Most plans won’t work. That’s okay. Pivot if needed, but keep moving forward. Flexibility is your real superpower. Which of these hit home for you the most? A big shoutout to 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘃𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘀 for the amazing illustrations! Check their illustrations on IG - you will instantly find inspiration! ♻️ Share this with someone who needs to see it today. 🔔 Follow me, Ani Filipova, for daily content on Leadership, Career, and Change 📩 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, "The Change Blueprint," to receive simple, actionable advice on navigating career and personal change.

9 Reminders About Change Life keeps throwing at us. No. 4 gets me every time. And I still forget it when it matters most. We see these signs daily - We tell ourselves, “Next time, I’ll remember.” Maybe this time - you actually will. Thank you to visualhustles on IG for these brilliant visuals. 1️⃣ Anger clouds judgment. Calm creates clarity. Reacting in anger leaves scars. Stay calm. Respond with clarity. 2️⃣ Don’t chase. Attract. Your energy is the magnet. Build, don’t beg. 3️⃣ Focus forward. Who you are becoming > who you were. 4️⃣ Enjoy the ride. This moment matters as much as the goal. 5️⃣ Disappear to heal. Silence isn’t quitting. It’s recalibration. 6️⃣ It’s you vs. yesterday’s you. Others distract. Focus on your own scoreboard. 7️⃣ Step out of the comfort zone. Growth doesn’t live in routine. 8️⃣ Be present. Master today. Tomorrow will sort itself out. 9️⃣ Confidence beats ego. Ego is loud. Confidence doesn’t need to shout. ♻️ Repost this to inspire your network. 👣 Follow me @Ani Filipova for more content on change.

Most leaders are full of blind spots. And those blind spots push good people away. And then they stop speaking up  and then - quit. Don’t wait for the damage.   These are the 13 blind spots that make you less approachable as a leader.   If you see yourself in any of these -  It’s time to change. 1. You start meetings late and go over time.  Says: “My time matters more than yours.” 2. You keep rescheduling 1:1s.  Says: “You’re not a priority.” 3. You talk about growth — but never create space for it.  So when do they grow? In between fire drills? 4. You reply fast to your boss — but ignore your team.  Your priorities are showing. And they’re not your people. 5. You say “door’s always open” — but you’re never there.  Visibility matters more than slogans. 6. You want them to open up — but you never do.  You’ve built a one-way street. That’s not trust. 7. You say “Don’t stress” — but change nothing.  That’s not support. That’s avoidance. 8. You ask them to step up — without clarity.  Now they’re guessing. And getting it wrong. 9. You say “I trust you” — but double-check everything.  Your actions scream control. 10. You say “Let me think” — and never follow up.  Their ideas disappear into the void. So they stop trying. 11. You vent about leadership.  You think you’re relatable. They think it’s unsafe. 12. You confuse “friendly” with “approachable.”  Kindness ≠ trust when things get hard. 13. You multitask in conversations.  Looking at your phone says: “This isn’t worth my full attention.” 👉 Which of these do you see most often in leadership today? 🔁 Share this with your network, and let's raise the bar on what good leadership really looks like. -> Follow me, Ani Filipova, for daily content on Leadership, Career and Change

Make people want to work for you. Not because they have to - but because they choose to. If you want to be the kind of leader who people choose to follow - start here: 1. They stand by their team, even when things go wrong. ↳ Because real leadership shows up when it’s hardest to defend. 2. They choose long-term trust over short-term performance. ↳ They’ll back you even when the numbers don’t - for now. 3. They prepare people for promotions - even if it means losing them. ↳ They’re not afraid of creating someone else’s next boss. 4. They praise in public and give constructive feedback in private. ↳ Because people grow faster when they feel safe, not shamed. 5. They ignore “high performers” who drain the team. ↳ A brilliant jerk isn’t worth the cost. 6. They care about how you deliver, not just what you deliver. ↳ Because results without respect leave a trail of damage. 7. They step back during success and step forward during failure. ↳ Real leadership is visible when it’s uncomfortable. 8. They never confuse urgency with importance. ↳ Because your adrenaline is not a strategy. 9. They don’t expect you to be “on” just because they are. ↳ Leadership isn't energy projection - it's energy protection. 10. They don’t expect instant replies at 11 pm at night. ↳ Urgency addiction isn’t leadership. It’s insecurity in disguise. 11. They take vacations and talk about it. ↳ Modeling rest is more powerful than mandating it. 12. They understand that vacations are not perks. ↳ They’re fuel for better thinking, not a reward for burning out. 13. They admit when they made that meeting worse. ↳ Self-awareness is more powerful than authority. 14. They don’t need a “return to office” policy to prove their value. ↳ Presence is not performance. Trust is earned, not enforced. 15. They give their team the confidence that the future is stable. ↳ Because people don’t need false hope - they need clarity and direction. 16. They never hide the truth and know how to share it. ↳ Hard news, delivered with care, builds more trust than silence ever could. 17. They don’t make you guess their position on any issue. ↳ Because second-guessing your leader is a slow form of stress. This is the kind of leadership we need more of. ♻️ Share this with your network Follow Ani Filipova for more frameworks to lead with impact. Join "Change is possible" - The business community for professionals who want to stay ahead in a changing world, explore new career paths, create multiple income streams, and build a personal brand that opens new doors. Doors open on 8 May. Join the waitlist to be the first in: https://lnkd.in/dWrJDdNJ

In leadership, in interviews, in meetings - your presence walks in before you speak. You think you’re showing up with confidence. But your body is saying something else. And everyone notices it before you do. Here are 14 body language mistakes hiding in plain sight. I've done them all and hope you can avoid them: 1. Stepping backward while answering a question -> It subtly communicates fear or discomfort. 2. Standing with your weight on one leg -> You look tired or uninterested.  3. Walking too fast into a room -> It screams urgency, stress, or anxiety. 4. Sitting on the edge of your seat -> This might seem attentive - but it often reads as anxious or desperate to please. 5. Holding your hands in front of you (the “fig leaf” pose) -> It feels polite, but it makes you look like you’re shrinking. 6. Clenching your jaw when listening -> You may not even feel it, but it shows up as tension, impatience, or judgment. 7. Avoiding stillness with over-gesturing -> Too many hand movements dilute your message. 8. Overusing the Same Gesture -> Repeatedly using a single gesture becomes monotonous and can distract from your message. 9. Nodding too much -> It makes you seem overly eager to please. Nod once. Let silence do the rest. 10. Fidgeting -> Pen tapping, foot bouncing, hair touching - tiny signs of inner chaos. 11. Keeping your hands in your pockets -> It can signal nervousness, secrecy, or disinterest. 12. Looking down while speaking -> You’re literally looking away from your power. 13. Poor posture -> Slouching shrinks your presence. 14. Crossed arms -> Feels comfortable. Looks defensive. How many of these do you catch yourself doing? Your body language is your silent pitch. Fix the signals. Own the space. 📥 Save this carousel as a daily reminder. 🔔 Follow me, Ani Filipova, for content on Leadership, Career and Change. Join "Change is possible" - The business community for professionals who want to stay ahead in a changing world, explore new career paths, create multiple income streams, and build a personal brand that opens new doors. Doors open on 8 May. Join the waitlist - link in the featured section.

I only remember two kinds of people in my career. Those who made things easier. And those who didn't. It wasn't about their title. Or the years of experience.   It was how they showed up - every day. Here are 10 habits of people who made things easier and I am forever grateful: 1. Deliver early. Offer help.  Being proactive builds more trust than any job title ever will. 2. Never make people chase you. Own the updates. Lead the loop. Dependability builds trust. 3. Follow up without being asked. It signals initiative. It shows you are thinking ahead. 4. Put the main point in the first two lines of your email. Respect their time. That alone sets you apart. 5. Share a short recap after meetings. You drive clarity and alignment for everyone. 6. Speak up when everyone is silent. Add a question. Suggest an idea. Create momentum in the room. 7. Read the agenda before the meeting. Preparation is a signal of intent. Everyone notices. 8. Take notes by hand. In front of others. It shows presence. Engagement. 9. Proofread your messages. Your written words reflect your standards. 10. Remember names - and use them. It's personal and powerful. And it never goes unnoticed. These aren't "soft skills." They are powerful skills. And they are valid for every level - from your first job to the boardroom. The best part? Each one of these is learnable. Practicable. Repeatable. If you want to stand out - start here. 🔁 Repost this to help someone level up. 📩 Follow me, Ani Filipova for more content that builds real-world credibility.

Leadership looks good... Until you are alone and misunderstood. Until the criticism starts. Until you realise no one is clapping. But real leadership doesn't start with applause. It starts the moment you stop needing validation. It's walking into rooms where you are met with doubt, but speaking anyway. It's staying steady, especially when people question you. It's about showing up - when no one's watching, clapping, or thanking you. Here's how to become that kind of leader: 1. Set real expectations It's not glamorous. It's not easy. Expect resistance. Expect silence. But do it anyway. 2. Build your tolerance Leadership is less about bold speeches. And more about quiet consistency. Show up - even when it's boring, hard, or unnoticed. 3. Learn from the best Watch what great leaders do when they are misunderstood - They don't shrink. They stay steady.  So should you. 🔁 Share this to help others become better leaders. 🔔 Follow me, Ani Filipova, for daily content on Leadership, Career and Change 📩 Subscribe to my weekly newsletter, "The Change Blueprint," to receive simple, actionable advice on navigating career, business, and personal change. Link in the Featured section

Everyone sees the title. No one sees the weight. Leadership isn’t always strategy and success. It’s shielding your team from the pressure they should never see: Budgets. Politics. Boardroom toxicity. Silent self-doubt You carry it so they don’t have to. That’s the job, right? You smile. You stay calm. You act strong. You carry the pressure in silence. You pretend the board’s politics don’t affect you. You hide the fear that maybe you are not good enough. Leadership trains you to be the shield. But it never tells you how to survive it. Strong leaders build safe spaces. But most don’t have one themselves. That needs to change. If you are a leader, here’s how to protect yourself: ✅ 1. Create a Safe Space Build a small leadership circle inside your organisation where emotional support is as common as strategic updates. ✅ 2. Show You are Human Regularly share one real challenge (without breaking confidentiality) It makes leadership human, not distant. ✅ 3. Protect Your Energy Block recurring time for mental recovery - walks, coaching, creative thinking, or unplugged space. Make this non-negotiable. 💬 Are you protecting yourself as well as your team? 🔁 Repost this to support another leader. 👤 Follow me, Ani Filipova, for daily content on Leadership, Career and Change

I am not saying don’t work hard. I am saying: work hard - but never forget you are human. You can build the career. You can chase the goals. You can push yourself to be the best. But if you sacrifice yourself in the process - your health, your happiness, your peace - then what are you really building? The job will replace you. The company will move on. The world will keep spinning. But you only get one body. One mind. One life. Work hard. Chase excellence. Dream big. But take care of the person doing the work. Take care of the human behind the ambition. Because without you, none of it matters. 👉 When was the last time you truly took care of yourself? 🔁 Share with someone who's always "too busy" to breathe and follow me, Ani Filipova, for more reflections on ambition, change, and career.