September 10, 2025 You’re Not Replaceable at Home Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly, where I help emerging leaders think strategically, organize effectively, and execute with clarity—so they can be seen, heard, and valued. Image by Dora Vanourek Today at a glance: The costly weekend I’ll never get back 6 mindset shifts to protect what matters most How to stop tying your worth to your output A TRUTH I LEARNED WHEN MY SISTER LEFT At work, you’re replaceable. At home, you’re not. That...
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September 4, 2025 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝗴 Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. ~~~~~~~~~~ I wasn't born confident. In fact, for the longest time, I was the definition of an underdog – unseen, unheard, and overlooked.But here's the thing about underdogs: we have something that can't...
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August 27, 2025 Overwhelmed Before You Begin? You’re Not Alone. Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. " 𝗔𝗝𝗮, 𝗔𝗝𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴!” (Korean for: “You’ve got this! Keep going!”) Because sometimes, that’s the only mantra you need. Don’t let that 250+ unread number take you down. You open the app. You...
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August 20, 2025 5 Smart Ways to Reinvent Your Career — Without Starting From Scratch Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. The Career 'Mistake' That Doubled My Impact "Sometimes the biggest leaps forward start with a step back." 💡 Today’s Glance A bold career risk that felt like a step...
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August 7, 2025 If you’ve been impacted by recent layoffs—this note is for you. Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. In moments of uncertainty, structure and support can carry you forward. It has been a heavy week in my own community—Stanford—where many incredible colleagues were affected....
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
July 30, 2025 Not Being Seen as a Leader? Shift These 5 Things Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. Today at a glance: Working harder isn’t what gets you promoted—being seen as strategic is. If you’re stuck in “doer” mode, you’re likely being overlooked. These 5 shifts help you show up...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
ISSUE DATE: July 23, 2025 The Real Reason You're Burnt Out—and Can't Rest Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. Today at a glance: Burnout isn’t always from doing too much—it’s from never feeling done. If you’re always chasing the next step, you miss the fact that you’re already in it. You...
2 months ago • 3 min read
ISSUE DATE: July 17, 2025 7-Minute Networking: The Easiest Daily Ritual Most People Ignore Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. This July, we’re focusing on how to move from chaos to clarity—whether you’re looking for your next job, aiming for a promotion, or making your mark in your...
2 months ago • 3 min read
ISSUE DATE: July 10, 2025 Stuck on what’s next? Time to map your energy. Hello Reader Welcome to Level Up Weekly newsletter, where I leverage 19 years in Stanford tech to help emerging leaders think strategically, build influence, and execute with confidence - so you’re seen, heard and valued where it matters most. This July, we’re focusing on how to move from chaos to clarity—whether you’re looking for your next job, aiming for a promotion, or making your mark in your legacy institution....
2 months ago • 4 min read