Author name: saracausey1

If you’ve been told that your resume must fit on one page no matter what, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common pieces of job search advice floating around online. It’s also one of the most misleading. The truth is that forcing every professional into a one-page resume format often strips away the […]

You’ve done the work. You have the experience. The years. The skills. The results. And yet… nothing. Applications go out. Silence comes back. Or worse: automated rejections that make no sense based on what you know you bring to the table. If you’ve found yourself thinking: “I know I’m qualified, so what’s wrong?” “Why aren’t

What Is a Career Narrative? A career narrative is the clear, cohesive story of your professional life—what you’ve done, why you’ve done it, and where you’re going next. It goes beyond a resume or a list of job titles. Instead of presenting disconnected roles, a career narrative connects the dots between your experience, skills, and

In today’s world—whether in politics, corporate leadership, or international affairs—diplomacy and emotional intelligence are essential leadership skills. Few historical figures embodied these qualities as fully as Dag Hammarskjöld, the second Secretary-General of the United Nations. Hammarskjöld’s leadership style was not rooted in dominance or public spectacle. Instead, he practiced quiet authority, strategic patience, and principled

Setting the Scene Prior to Dag Hammarskjöld taking over the role of UN Secretary-General, its first SG, Trygve Lie, allowed the FBI access to UN staff. We must remember that this was during the days of McCarthyism when supposed Communist bogeymen were EVERYWHERE. Lie may have tolerated the inquisition, but Dag… he was cut from

Ever walk into a job and instantly know: “Oh… I don’t belong here.” That pressure shift. That spiritual eye-roll. That full-body Nope. In this episode, we talk about the unmistakable — and often ignored — feeling of being in the wrong room in your career, your work life, or your creative path. If your job drains

Even if you tried to live a bland, vanilla, unremarkable life, someone would still be offended. 🤷🏻‍♀️ So what happens when you stop apologizing for having boundaries? When you finally say “no” — and mean it? In this episode, I’ll unpack the uncomfortable truth: if you’re not a doormat, you’re going to make enemies. If

When Dag Hammarskjöld accepted the call to serve as United Nations Secretary-General in 1953, he stepped out of Stockholm’s quiet halls of policy into something entirely foreign: an American media frenzy flooded with flashbulbs. He was a reserved Swede, steeped in literature, philosophy, and the kind of solitude that shapes inner strength. Yet overnight, Dag

Ever find yourself cleaning up chaos you didn’t create? Perhaps you’re considering a job or a promotion that will require you to clean up someone else’s mess in a department or a company. Or maybe you own your own company and you hired someone who made a royal mess and now you have to clean