Matt Rutherford
Matt Rutherford
Ideas | Growth | Clarity
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Matt Rutherford
Matt

Matt

Dublin, Ireland
I coach people through career and leadership decisions. Thirty years in tech, most recently Meta. Writing weekly on practical career growth. DJ and flâneur out of hours.
#307 - Nothing is Wrong
Newsletter

#307 - Nothing is Wrong

Five different ways that people get stuck in their career. Starting with the one where nothing is wrong.
TWIL #136 - Webcams in Tokyo
TWIL

TWIL #136 - Webcams in Tokyo

Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days. I usually find these while I'm
Nothing is Wrong
Career

Nothing is Wrong

Unhappy people leave. Comfortable people stay for five years and call it fine.
Now

Now - September 2026

I'm still living in Dublin, Ireland. I love my space here. I can see the sea from my
#306 - Nothing Happens at Your Desk
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#306 - Nothing Happens at Your Desk

The last three weeks have been about making a plan. Now it's time to take action.
TWIL #135 - The worlds longest plane flight
TWIL

TWIL #135 - The worlds longest plane flight

Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days. I usually find these while I'm
Nothing happens at your desk
Career

Nothing happens at your desk

Notice what the last three weeks had in common. (Week 1, Week 2, Week 3) Listing your options. Making a
#305 - Nouns don't always Transfer
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#305 - Nouns don't always Transfer

How to identify the skills beyond the Job Description that can help you land the next role.
TWIL #134 - Nauru is now Naoero
TWIL

TWIL #134 - Nauru is now Naoero

Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days. I usually find these while I'm
Nouns don't always transfer
Career

Nouns don't always transfer

Communication. Leadership. Problem solving. The evidence isn't always in your job description.
#304 - Constraints are the Brief
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#304 - Constraints are the Brief

Most constraints have an expiry date. Almost nobody writes them down.
TWIL #133 - The Worlds Smallest Buffalo
TWIL

TWIL #133 - The Worlds Smallest Buffalo

Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days. I usually find these while I'm
Constraints are the Brief, not the Problem.
Career

Constraints are the Brief, not the Problem.

Most constraints have an expiry date. Almost nobody writes them down.
#303 - A Question Before the Job Hunt
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#303 - A Question Before the Job Hunt

Can you name three alternatives to your salary?
TWIL #132 - How to watch an Eclipse
TWIL

TWIL #132 - How to watch an Eclipse

Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days. I usually find these while I'm
A question BEFORE a job hunt
Career

A question BEFORE a job hunt

Most people can't name three alternatives to their salary. Here's what happens when you sit down and try.
302 : How to Win at Work Every Day
Newsletter

302 : How to Win at Work Every Day

How an internal scorecard can drive your career, and help your mental health.
#76 - From Dublin
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#76 - From Dublin

Updates This week was dominated by the sad news of the death of Glen Hansard. A friend messaged me on