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		<title>The Four Myths of Financial Wealth I Didn’t See Coming</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Of all the five types of wealth, Financial Wealth was the one I avoided writing about the longest.  At first, I told myself it was because I didn’t want to sound braggy. Who wants to hear someone talk about financial wealth when so many people are still working hard to build it? But the truth is, I ... <a title="The Four Myths of Financial Wealth I Didn’t See Coming" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/difficult-situations/four-myths-of-financial-wealth.html" aria-label="Read more about The Four Myths of Financial Wealth I Didn’t See Coming">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Leadership Lesson in Agency for Managers in a New Job</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:40:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What should a manager do when they believe an employee’s performance rating was unfair? This leadership dilemma happens more often than people admit, and how a manager responds can either build trust or quietly weaken their leadership. “Honestly, I think it was unfair to him.” That’s how a manager I’ll call Roger started a coaching ... <a title="A Leadership Lesson in Agency for Managers in a New Job" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/manager-skills/leadership-agency.html" aria-label="Read more about A Leadership Lesson in Agency for Managers in a New Job">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Unexpected Identity Crisis After Financial Freedom</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:10:25 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I didn’t expect this. For 30 years, my life had structure — goals, promotions, deadlines, problems to solve, and a ladder to climb. Even when it was stressful, it was familiar. I knew who I was in that world. Then I stepped away. Financially, we’re okay. We’ve been frugal. We’ve diversified. Even with market downturns, ... <a title="The Unexpected Identity Crisis After Financial Freedom" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/difficult-situations/identity-crisis-after-financial-freedom.html" aria-label="Read more about The Unexpected Identity Crisis After Financial Freedom">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>I Thought I Was a Good Coach. I Was Wrong.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:55:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[For 15+ years, I’ve been writing this blog and coaching people in my free time. I genuinely believed I knew quite a bit about coaching.  After all, I had 30 years of executive experience. I had navigated high-stakes corporate environments. I had mentored dozens of professionals. I had given advice that people told me changed their ... <a title="I Thought I Was a Good Coach. I Was Wrong." class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/mentoring-coaching/coaching-blind-spots.html" aria-label="Read more about I Thought I Was a Good Coach. I Was Wrong.">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>My Focus 2026: Rebuilding My Life Force in a Season of Transition</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[As I step into 2026, I find myself in a season of transition — one that feels unfamiliar, a little disorienting, and surprisingly freeing. I’m leaving full-time work and entering what I like to call my rewirement phase. It’s not quite retirement, not exactly a second act with a clearly defined script. I don’t yet ... <a title="My Focus 2026: Rebuilding My Life Force in a Season of Transition" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/growth-mindset/rebuilding-life-force.html" aria-label="Read more about My Focus 2026: Rebuilding My Life Force in a Season of Transition">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Relationship Growth: Choosing Connection Over Being Right</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:53:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Happy New Year. I’m sorry I haven’t written for a while. The last month caught me off guard when a relationship I value deeply became unexpectedly tense—not from anything dramatic, but from a handful of misunderstandings that slowly added up. It wasn’t the kind of conflict with a clear beginning or obvious fault. It was ... <a title="Relationship Growth: Choosing Connection Over Being Right" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/relationship-growth-choosing-connection-over-being-right.html" aria-label="Read more about Relationship Growth: Choosing Connection Over Being Right">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Acceptance Speeds Up Healing: A Personal Lesson in Patience</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:21:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The last two weeks have been teaching me a lesson I’ve resisted for most of my life: acceptance can sometimes get you further—and faster—than force. I’m not a naturally patient person. When something slows me down, my instinct is to push harder, fix it quickly, or work around it. But this time? My body had ... <a title="Why Acceptance Speeds Up Healing: A Personal Lesson in Patience" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/patience-soft-skills/acceptance-healing.html" aria-label="Read more about Why Acceptance Speeds Up Healing: A Personal Lesson in Patience">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>A Thanksgiving Reminder: Gratitude in an Unexpected Place</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:03:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I tweaked my back on Saturday and have been walking around like an old lady ever since. I can see that my upper back is out of place. Getting up hurt, lying down hurt, even sleeping is uncomfortable. Every small movement requires planning. Why am I sharing this? Because it’s Thanksgiving season—the perfect time to ... <a title="A Thanksgiving Reminder: Gratitude in an Unexpected Place" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/thanksgiving-gratitude.html" aria-label="Read more about A Thanksgiving Reminder: Gratitude in an Unexpected Place">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>I Don’t Know Everything and I’m Actually Happy about it</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 07:00:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It was three days before Isabel’s college applications were due. I checked in to see if she had looked at my essay suggestions. She said calmly that she had—and then told me, just as confidently, that she had decided not to take them. To my surprise, I felt relieved. And proud. My girl had really ... <a title="I Don’t Know Everything and I’m Actually Happy about it" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/leadership-skills/leadership-lessons-from-parenting.html" aria-label="Read more about I Don’t Know Everything and I’m Actually Happy about it">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Learning to Let Them: Parenting Teenagers and Leadership Lessons</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 17:28:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s been a whirlwind three weeks since I returned from China. Both of my daughters are in transition — Alexis is applying to high school, and Isabel is applying to college. Lately, our evenings feel dominated by editing, deadlines, and school application talks. I’m constantly torn between how much to help and how much to ... <a title="Learning to Let Them: Parenting Teenagers and Leadership Lessons" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/leadership-skills/leadership-lessons-from-parenting-teens.html" aria-label="Read more about Learning to Let Them: Parenting Teenagers and Leadership Lessons">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>From Disability Diagnosis to Recovery: My Journey With Physical Wealth</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 12:18:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Most of us start life with a perfect score in physical wealth. As kids, we bounce back quickly, brimming with energy, and assume our bodies will always keep up. But as we age, physical wealth becomes something we must actively protect—and if we don’t, the decline can be sharper than we ever expect. The Wake-Up ... <a title="From Disability Diagnosis to Recovery: My Journey With Physical Wealth" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/resilience-soft-skills/my-journey-with-physical-wealth.html" aria-label="Read more about From Disability Diagnosis to Recovery: My Journey With Physical Wealth">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Mental Wealth: How I’m Learning to Find Peace and Purpose Beyond Achievement</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you asked me a decade ago what “mental wealth” meant, I probably would have stared blankly. For most of my life, I thought happiness was tied to achievement: get into the right college, land the prestigious job, earn the next promotion. Each milestone was supposed to unlock peace of mind. Instead, every success gave ... <a title="Mental Wealth: How I’m Learning to Find Peace and Purpose Beyond Achievement" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/self-awareness-soft-skills/mental-wealth-beyond-achievement.html" aria-label="Read more about Mental Wealth: How I’m Learning to Find Peace and Purpose Beyond Achievement">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Build Social Wealth to Achieve Lasting Happiness</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:26:38 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[When we talk about wealth, social wealth, depth of our connections to others, is often the most overlooked type. We take for granted that when we’re young, we’re surrounded by classmates, teammates, and family. But as life gets busier, friendships become harder to maintain. We forget how essential social wealth really is. You can have ... <a title="How to Build Social Wealth to Achieve Lasting Happiness" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/work-life-balance/social-wealth-and-happiness-2.html" aria-label="Read more about How to Build Social Wealth to Achieve Lasting Happiness">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>You’re Not Alone: What I Discovered About Finding Purpose in Life</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:31:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We all want to find our purpose—yet nobody ever teaches us how. We grow up comparing ourselves to others, assuming they’ve got it all figured out, while we’re the ones stuck in limbo. Truth is, most of us feel just as lost. In fact, up to 90% of people struggle with “purpose anxiety,” the unsettling ... <a title="You’re Not Alone: What I Discovered About Finding Purpose in Life" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/self-awareness-soft-skills/finding-purpose-in-life.html" aria-label="Read more about You’re Not Alone: What I Discovered About Finding Purpose in Life">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Time Wealth: How to Gain Freedom &amp; Control Over Your Schedule</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 05:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you asked me 30 years ago whether I felt wealthy in time, I would have laughed. Back then, I was working 60–90 hours a week in consulting, often late into the night and on weekends. I still remember my very first business trip with McKinsey. I was thrilled to be flying from Hong Kong ... <a title="Time Wealth: How to Gain Freedom &#038; Control Over Your Schedule" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/work-life-balance/how-to-gain-time-wealth.html" aria-label="Read more about Time Wealth: How to Gain Freedom &#038; Control Over Your Schedule">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why the Five Types of Wealth Matter More Than Just Money</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:41:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If someone asked you right now, “Are you wealthy?”—what would you think of first? For most of my life, I would have thought about this question from a monetary standpoint: Is my salary, savings, and investments enough to give us financial security? Growing up, that was the only kind of wealth I understood. When I ... <a title="Why the Five Types of Wealth Matter More Than Just Money" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/growth-mindset/five-types-of-wealth.html" aria-label="Read more about Why the Five Types of Wealth Matter More Than Just Money">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Meditation Might Be the Most Underrated Career Skill You’re Not Using</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:05:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I used to think meditation was a waste of time—and definitely not for someone like me. When I felt overwhelmed, I’d run, dance, or work out. Sweating it out always helped reset my mood. Sitting still? Focusing on my breath while my brain bounced between to-do lists and worries? No thanks. But eventually, I realized ... <a title="Why Meditation Might Be the Most Underrated Career Skill You’re Not Using" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/self-awareness-soft-skills/meditation-career-success.html" aria-label="Read more about Why Meditation Might Be the Most Underrated Career Skill You’re Not Using">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Manage Overwhelm at Work When Everything Feels Mandatory</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:57:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago, my friend and colleague—let’s call him Andy—came to me completely overwhelmed. He’s been raising the same flag to his manager for the past six months: he and his team are under-resourced and overworked. His manager listens, nods, but nothing changes. No extra hands. No realistic reprioritization. Just more piling on. Andy ... <a title="How to Manage Overwhelm at Work When Everything Feels Mandatory" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/difficult-situations/how-to-manage-overwhelm-at-work.html" aria-label="Read more about How to Manage Overwhelm at Work When Everything Feels Mandatory">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>I am enough as I am. I feel loved.</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 09:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s been about 2.5 months since I left full-time work. You’d think I’d be sleeping in, sipping tea, and enjoying the freedom I worked nearly three decades for. And some days, I am. But more often than not, I find myself restless—stirring in the quiet, confronted by thoughts I had long buried under deadlines and ... <a title="I am enough as I am. I feel loved." class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/self-awareness-soft-skills/i-am-enough-as-i-am-i-feel-loved.html" aria-label="Read more about I am enough as I am. I feel loved.">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Beyond Money – 7 Signs Your Mindset Is Leveling Up</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:44:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Lately, I’ve been reflecting on something I didn’t expect to be thinking about so much after leaving full-time work: contentment.  Not success. Not achievement. Just contentment.   For years, I chased financial goals believing that once I hit certain milestones, I’d finally feel “good.” Safe. Satisfied. And sure, money brings options and peace of mind—but it doesn’t ... <a title="Beyond Money &#8211; 7 Signs Your Mindset Is Leveling Up" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/self-awareness-soft-skills/beyond-money-7-signs-your-mindset-is-leveling-up.html" aria-label="Read more about Beyond Money &#8211; 7 Signs Your Mindset Is Leveling Up">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Why Saying “Yes” to New Opportunities Can Be Your Career Superpower</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 05:37:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[I’ve been thinking a lot about the power of “yes” lately. It’s been just over a month since I said farewell to my last job, and instead of jumping straight into what’s next, I’ve intentionally made space — and within that space, I’ve said “yes” to things I wouldn’t have before. Yes to spontaneous lunch ... <a title="Why Saying &#8220;Yes&#8221; to New Opportunities Can Be Your Career Superpower" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/growth-mindset/career-growth-new-opportunities.html" aria-label="Read more about Why Saying &#8220;Yes&#8221; to New Opportunities Can Be Your Career Superpower">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>How to Use AI as A Career Growth Guide for Promotions and Job Searches</title>
		<link>https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/self-promotion/how-to-use-ai-career-growth-guide.html</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 23:27:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Many dedicated professionals remain hidden in plain sight. They deliver exceptional work daily but struggle to advance their careers. The missing element isn&#8217;t skill or effort—it&#8217;s the ability to effectively communicate their value. The Invisible Professional&#8217;s Dilemma I&#8217;ve seen it countless times: some of the most talented, hardworking professionals I know aren&#8217;t getting promoted. They ... <a title="How to Use AI as A Career Growth Guide for Promotions and Job Searches" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/self-promotion/how-to-use-ai-career-growth-guide.html" aria-label="Read more about How to Use AI as A Career Growth Guide for Promotions and Job Searches">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>How to Work with a New Boss When Your Manager is on Leave</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 06:15:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Leadership transitions are tricky — even more so when your trusted manager goes on temporary leave, and you suddenly find yourself reporting to a skip-level boss. The dynamics shift, the expectations aren&#8217;t always clear, and even well-intentioned communication can be misunderstood. In a recent coaching conversation, we explored Chelsea’s situation: a smart, capable team member ... <a title="How to Work with a New Boss When Your Manager is on Leave" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/managing-upwards/adapt-to-new-leadership.html" aria-label="Read more about How to Work with a New Boss When Your Manager is on Leave">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>So I Left My Job and Now I Can’t Sleep: The Challenges with Financial Freedom Nobody Talks About</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:45:49 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It’s been two weeks since I officially said farewell to full-time work. You would think I&#8217;d be living the dream right now — waking up whenever I want, traveling the world, feeling nothing but freedom. After all, I worked 28 years for this. And yet, reality looks a little different. The weirdest part? I’m actually ... <a title="So I Left My Job and Now I Can&#8217;t Sleep: The Challenges with Financial Freedom Nobody Talks About" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/self-awareness-soft-skills/financial-freedom-challenges.html" aria-label="Read more about So I Left My Job and Now I Can&#8217;t Sleep: The Challenges with Financial Freedom Nobody Talks About">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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		<title>Farewell and See You Out There</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Lei Han]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 05:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[After 4+ unforgettable (and occasionally truly unhinged) years, it&#8217;s time to say farewell. When I joined, I thought I was signing up for one job… but 4 months in, surprise! A merger turned all of our jobs upside down and gave us a front-row seat to a masterclass in change management (and “how to bond ... <a title="Farewell and See You Out There" class="read-more" href="https://bemycareercoach.com/soft-skills/growth-mindset/farewell-letter.html" aria-label="Read more about Farewell and See You Out There">Read more</a>]]></description>
		
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