❓Submit Your Question to #AskLavender
Your Career Pathways, Illuminated ✨
Welcome to #AskLavender — a gentle space to pause, reflect, and uncover new perspectives. If you're feeling uncertain, stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious about what's next in your career… you're in the right place.
This isn’t advice. It’s insight.
This isn’t coaching. It’s connection.
And it’s always rooted in one core belief:
The only person who knows what’s best for you—is you.
I’m here to help illuminate the path.✨
🌿 What is #AskLavender?
#AskLavender is a weekly invitation to bring your career questions to someone who’s walked alongside over 27,000 professionals and 5,000 hiring leaders and key decision-makers.
Each week, I choose one submitted question and explore it through a thoughtful written response here on Substack. These reflections are never prescriptive — instead, I offer clarity, context, and compassionate insight to help you reconnect with your own inner knowing.
You won’t find one-size-fits-all answers here.
What you will find is space to hear yourself more clearly.✨
✨ What kinds of questions can I ask?
Whether you're in the midst of transition or craving alignment, here are a few examples:
For Professionals (5–15 years in):
“I’m successful on paper, but I feel completely disconnected from my work. What now?”
“How do I shift careers without starting over?”
“I want to lead, but I’m not sure I want to manage. Is that even possible?”
“Everyone thinks I’m thriving—but I secretly want out. How do I navigate that?”
“Am I burned out… or just in the wrong environment?”
For Experts & Executives (15+ years in):
“I’ve built a reputation, but I’m not fulfilled. What’s next for someone like me?”
“I’m ready to consult, speak, or teach—but how do I even begin?”
“Can I change industries this late in my career without losing credibility?”
“I feel invisible in a room full of newer voices. How do I stay relevant without feeling the need to shout?”
“I’m at the top—but I feel stuck. Is there something more?”
For anyone in a fog of ‘what’s next’:
“What if I don’t know what I want anymore?”
“How do I make a career move that actually aligns with who I am now?”
“How can I reinvent myself without burning down everything I’ve built?”
“How do I land a job at the company of my dreams?”
“Is it okay to want more… even when everything looks fine?”
💌 How to submit a question:
It’s easy (and anonymous, unless you prefer otherwise).
🪄 Send a DM here on Substack or an email
📧 advice@careerclarity.me with the subject line #AskLavender
👉 Briefly share your question or situation.
I will always protect your anonymity, unless you explicitly permit me to share some details (e.g., company name, business function, title, etc.). I will not, however, ever release your name or specific details about you. I consider it PII!
👀 Keep your eyes peeled here on our Substack
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You might be surprised how many others are wondering the same thing.
🪞 A softer way to find clarity.
#AskLavender isn’t about quick fixes or generic advice.
It’s about tending to the deeper roots of your career decisions—so you can grow with integrity, intention, and a renewed sense of self.
I will always illuminate your options, layered in with some of my best guidance or tips. This includes advice from my 20+ years in Talent Acquisition & HR in Tech & Fortune 500 companies!
Sometimes, all it takes is a new lens or a fresh perspective.
Let’s illuminate it, together. 🌿
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