Power of Pause Blog

When Everything Feels Uncertain: What’s Really Going On and How to Move Through It

We all have heard it a zillion times already. .. AI is accelerating. Teams are shrinking. Expectations are rising. Blah blah blah aka...things are moving very fast and you've got to keep up. Meanwhile, you’re still expected to deliver like nothing’s changed. Many of the most capable leaders I work with are asking themselves: "If things keep shifting ... where do I fit in?" That question, left unexamined, will chip away at your confidence. Instead, we can remind ourselves th

Apr 84 min read

What’s Your 101 Skyscraper?

Alex Honnold's selfie, perched on top of Taipei 101 skyscraper after climbing 1667 ft without ropes or safety gear, Jan 26 2026. 3 Lessons from Alex Honnold’s 1,667-Foot Skyscraper Climb That Apply As a Corporate leader First, a caveat: I’m not a professional climber—not even close. I’m also not an expert in mountaineering or competitive climbing. But I am deeply familiar with the desire to go after something that once felt impossible—whether that’s training for an athletic

Jan 284 min read

It's 2026. If Your Career Looks Fine but Feels Unsteady, Read This

Busy isn’t the same as clear. And success doesn’t have to feel this hard. If you’re a high-performing leader, chances are you’re doing “fine” on paper—maybe even great as we head into a brand new year. But inside? It can feel like you’re walking a tightrope over a canyon, trying not to look down. The pressure to perform.The fear of making the wrong move.The quiet (or not-so-quiet) hum of self-doubt that asks, Am I behind? Am I missing something? Shouldn’t I feel more confide

Jan 23 min read