Insights & Inspiration
Welcome to Insight & Inspiration, the Mavens 101 Blog, and your starting point for strategic career development! Here, we offer thoughtful prompts and insightful articles designed to ignite your potential and guide you on your professional journey. Each post gives tips for navigating the dynamic landscape of your career. Whether you’re just beginning to explore your options or seeking to enhance your current path, our curated content empowers you with the knowledge and motivation to take calculated steps toward your success. Continue to invest in yourself by subscribing to the Mavens 101 Career Architecture Program.
Surviving the Dreaded PIP: Why a Performance Improvement Plan Doesn’t Have to Be the End
Being placed on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) isn’t the end of the road for you. Learn how to clarify expectations, track progress, and use the process as a chance for growth, or a launchpad for your next career move.
The Myth of the “Perfect Career Path”
Careers are no longer laddering — they weave and sometimes zig and zag. Discover why making strategic moves and career pivots can equate to building resilience laterally, accelerating growth, and unlocking leadership opportunities. Learn from real stories and data-backed insights on how to reframe growth for today’s evolving job market.
Reframing How We Lead: Managing Gen Z in Today’s Workplace
How should we really manage Gen Z? As they rise to make up 30% of the workforce by 2030, this generation is shifting the culture of work. Learn how to lead Gen Z with purpose, flexibility, and clarity—without lowering the bar.