Feeling Stuck? Try This One Shift

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Welcome back to your weekly dose of leadership insights and career growth! This week, we’re talking about new beginnings—whether it’s a fresh career move, a leadership challenge, or simply shifting your mindset. Starting something new can be exciting, but let’s be real—it can also feel overwhelming. The good news? You don’t have to figure it out alone.

If you're navigating a transition and need a clear roadmap, my Group Coaching for Career Transition is here to guide you step by step. Ready to take the leap? Join here!

📊 Power Phrase of the Week

“Growth happens when you lean into discomfort.”

✨ Why this matters:
Stepping outside your comfort zone isn’t just about taking risks—it’s about expanding what’s possible for you. Whether it’s learning a new skill, embracing a leadership challenge, or rethinking how you communicate, real transformation happens when you allow yourself to be a beginner again.

🛠 Try this:
This week, challenge yourself to break one familiar pattern—change up a routine, engage in a new learning experience, or tackle a problem from a completely different angle.

☀ Lanyap Mornings

Stepping Outside the Comfort Zone: What Creative Writing in Paris Taught Me

There’s something about learning in a city that has inspired generations of writers that makes you reflect on your own voice in a deeper way. My creative writing course in Paris wasn’t just about words; it was about unlearning just as much as it was about learning.

Key Takeaways:

1. Growth Through Discomfort – The most transformative experiences happen when we challenge our thinking and routines.

2. The Power of Constraints – Inspired by the Oulipo movement, structured creativity can actually lead to greater innovation.

3. Unlearning & Relearning – Breaking old patterns opens up new ways of thinking, whether in leadership, storytelling, or communication.

💡 Quick Tip: Find one way to challenge your thinking this week. Maybe it’s reading outside your industry, experimenting with a new strategy, or questioning an old assumption.

🎯 Question of the Week

💪 Leadership Lab

Challenge: Flip Your Default Approach

We all have routines and leadership habits that feel automatic. But what happens when you flip the script?

1️⃣ Change Your Default – If you always lead meetings, let someone else take the reins. If you give feedback a certain way, try a new approach.
2️⃣ Experiment with Constraints – Try setting a creative limit—only five words per slide in your next presentation, or cutting your next email in half. Constraints force creativity. See what happens when you work within them.
3️⃣ Reflect & Adjust – At the end of the day, take five minutes to journal: What felt different? What worked? What didn’t? Growth happens in the reflection. (Don’t Skip This Part)

📈 Trend Watch

March 2025 Workforce Trends You Need to Know

1. Global Hiring Intentions Remain Stable – The ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey reports a Net Employment Outlook of 25% for the third consecutive quarter. Asia Pacific leads regional hiring intentions at 30%.

2. Employment Trends Index Falls – The Conference Board's Employment Trends Index has dropped to its lowest level since October 2024, signaling potential shifts in job gains or losses due to policy uncertainty.

3. Job Market Shifts in the U.S. – Aerotek's Market Trends Report shows that while the U.S. added 151,000 jobs in February (led by healthcare), unemployment has risen to 4.1%, and labor force participation has dipped to 62.4%.

4. AI Integration and Workforce Evolution – Staffing Industry Analysts highlight AI's growing role in reshaping jobs by enhancing efficiency and reducing repetitive tasks, alongside a resurgence of skilled trades.

5. US Labor Market Outlook – SHRM predicts healthcare will dominate job growth due to an aging population, while government hiring is expected to decline amid downsizing efforts.

🤖 What I'm Trying in AI (So You Don't Have To)

AI is evolving fast, and I’m always on the lookout for ways it can improve leadership, communication, and career growth. Recently, I came across Vibecoding, a fascinating approach to software programming that prioritizes intuition and creativity over rigid structure.

📰 Check out the full article from the New York Times: What is Vibecoding?

Could this mindset shift apply to leadership and problem-solving? I think so. Instead of always following the traditional path, what if we embraced more flexible, intuitive decision-making in our work? I’m still thinking about this one yall.

🏆 Quick Wins Spotlight

Success Story: From Hesitant to Confident Negotiator

“This program helped me break through my hesitation and negotiate for what I truly deserved. Within weeks, I landed a leadership role with better pay!” – Michelle B.

🛠 Implementation Corner

Is It Time to Step Up? Only 8 Spots Left

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What’s inside the program:

• Live Coaching – Six interactive sessions tailored to your biggest leadership challenges

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See you inside,
Jacqueline V. Twillie
Founder, ZeroGap.co