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
Matt
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.
Newsletter
#305 - Nouns don't always Transfer
How to identify the skills beyond the Job Description that can help you land the next role.
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
Career
Nouns don't always transfer
Communication. Leadership. Problem solving. The evidence isn't always in your job description.
Newsletter
#304 - Constraints are the Brief
Most constraints have an expiry date. Almost nobody writes them down.
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
Career
Constraints are the Brief, not the Problem.
Most constraints have an expiry date. Almost nobody writes them down.
Newsletter
#303 - A Question Before the Job Hunt
Can you name three alternatives to your salary?
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
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.
Newsletter
302 : How to Win at Work Every Day
How an internal scorecard can drive your career, and help your mental health.
Weeknote
#76 - From Dublin
Updates
This week was dominated by the sad news of the death of Glen Hansard. A friend messaged me on
Now
Now - August 2026
I'm still living in Dublin, Ireland. I love my space here. I can see the sea from my
How to Win at Work Every Day
An Internal Scoreboard can drive daily performance AND improve your mental health. Here's how (and why) to build one.
Coaching
A door, not an answer
Most of my working time is spent asking people questions. As I pivot towards coaching for a living, the work
TWIL
TWIL #131 - Oxygen in Space
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days. I usually find these while I'm
Newsletter
301 : The Lay-Off Field Guide
Getting laid-off can be a shock - but I have some advice to help you throughout the process.
Weeknote
#75 - From Dublin
Updates
Another week post layoff, and I think I have a handle on my daily routine now, I'm
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