Caroline Castrillon
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Insight for professionals navigating change and uncertainty | Founder, Corporate Escape Artist | Forbes Sr. Contributor | Get my weekly newsletter ⬇️
Austin, TX
Joined January 2018
66% of U.S. employees are burned out, according to new data. The problem isn’t workload alone. It’s career goals built for constant optimization, not sustainability. Here’s a smarter way to set career goals in 2026 ⬇️ https://t.co/az7FuPkMz8
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Setting career goals in 2026 requires a different approach. Learn how to set and achieve them without burning out or sacrificing well-being.
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Thinking about asking for a raise in 2026? New data shows which roles have the strongest leverage right now based on wage growth and long-term demand. Here are the 10 jobs most likely to see pay increases: https://t.co/omhB4IBqqm
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Which jobs are best positioned for pay raises in 2026? New data reveals where wage growth is strongest and what it means for workers.
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Most job descriptions describe an ideal candidate — not a minimum bar. If you’re waiting to feel 100% qualified before applying, you may be opting out of roles you could actually grow into. Why applying earlier often makes sense: https://t.co/Q8IxxDgEwi
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Most job seekers self-screen out, but employers often hire for potential. Learn why applying before meeting every qualification can boost your career.
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Employee happiness isn’t just a cultural metric. New data shows it’s one of the strongest predictors of long-term company performance. These six factors matter most: https://t.co/qz4VBPIID5
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Research finds companies with happy employees outperform peers by 6% over 11 years. Learn the key drivers of engagement and long-term success.
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The job search is getting more expensive. In-person interviews are back, and candidates are feeling the strain — financially and emotionally. More on the new findings:
Here’s what the new data shows about the rising cost of the job search and what candidates can do to stay competitive without overspending. https://t.co/2Rp2c0Adu8 (Photo: Getty Images)
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84% of candidates now spend money on in-person interviews. The job search is becoming a financial strain — and it’s reshaping the hiring experience. Here’s what the latest survey uncovered.
Here’s what the new data shows about the rising cost of the job search and what candidates can do to stay competitive without overspending.
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AI is reshaping the manager role faster than expected. Here are five shifts leaders should be preparing for in 2026.
The leaders who succeed in the coming year won't be machine learning experts. They'll be the ones who grasp how AI transforms human work and can guide their teams through that shift with clarity, empathy and humility. Here are five ways AI will transform the role of manager in
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Ever sat in a meeting wanting to contribute but second-guessing what you had to say? Impostor syndrome shows up fast in those moments. These 7 phrases can help you enter the conversation with more clarity and confidence: https://t.co/fYDh9Xley9
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Learn seven proven phrases to boost your confidence, communicate clearly, and command respect in meetings—no matter your role or experience level.
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AI is reshaping the manager role faster than most leaders expected. The real shift isn’t technical — it’s human. I broke down the 5 biggest changes coming in 2026. https://t.co/wy778XgADD
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AI is reshaping management. Discover 5 ways managers will evolve in 2026, from ethical leadership to human-AI collaboration and cross-team innovation.
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When your work stops making sense, it’s not failure. It’s awareness. And it usually means something truer is trying to get your attention.
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Some seasons are for doing. Others are for becoming. If you’re in the quiet stretch where nothing looks different yet, trust that something is shifting.
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Things I feel grateful for as a solopreneur: The ability to design work that feels like mine. The freedom to follow curiosity instead of consensus. The quiet mornings where ideas actually have room. The clients and readers who trust me with their stories. And the reminder — every
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Seven years ago I walked away from a corporate job that looked great on paper but left me feeling empty. What I found on the other side wasn’t just freedom—it was myself. It’s easy to forget: the bigger risk is often staying where you don’t belong.
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The biggest shifts often happen long before anything in your life looks different. Internal clarity always arrives first.
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AI is moving fast, but most professionals just need a place to start. These prompts help you translate the uncertainty into something you can actually work with.
Only 15% of people surveyed felt they’re fully leveraging AI’s potential. The good news? Even if you’re in the 85% who feel behind, there’s still time to get ahead of the curve. The five prompts below will help you build a personalized roadmap that positions you as both
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AI is moving faster than most workers can adapt. 71% use it at work — but only 15% feel they’re using it well. If you’re unsure where to start, this can help: 5 ChatGPT prompts to keep you relevant and future-ready in 2026 https://t.co/FHY4A10Tvg
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Use these 5 ChatGPT prompts to build AI skills, map your role's future, and position yourself as indispensable in the AI-driven workplace of 2026.
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What people expect from work is evolving: trust, fairness, flexibility, and meaningful growth. Glassdoor’s data shows the shift isn’t slowing down—it’s accelerating. @Glassdoor #FutureOfWork #WorkplaceCulture
Mentions of “misalignment” in employee reviews about senior leadership surged 149% from 2024 to 2025, while “disconnect” rose 24% and “distrust” climbed 26%, according to the newly released 2026 Worklife Trends Report from Glassdoor. Here are the top six workplace trends to
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If your job search feels harder than it should, it’s not your imagination. A huge portion of postings were never real openings. This piece breaks down what’s happening—and what you can do to navigate it with less frustration.
Here's what's actually making job hunting so brutal right now and how to stop wasting time on ghost jobs. https://t.co/5TzKnlnFpq
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A layoff can feel like the ground shifting beneath you. But for so many people I’ve worked with, it becomes the moment that finally brings clarity. This piece is about what’s possible on the other side.
Here are five strategic ways to transform a layoff into a launchpad for your next chapter. https://t.co/4wtPKs2u04
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