Professional Alignment

At the start of 2025, I was returning to contracting after five years in permanent roles. It was exciting and uncomfortable in equal measure. New business, new goals, a new client, and an underlying determination not to simply replay my pre‑2019 contracting career. Despite that intention, I carried a quiet assumption that work would be continuous, that one client would naturally roll into the next. That assumption did not survive the year. ...

Welcome back, my friend. Writing to you again in 2025 feels like coming home after a year of twists, turns, and a lot of learning. Life, like technology, evolves constantly, and sometimes, the best way to understand where you’re headed is to reflect on where you’ve been. This post is a little different from my usual fare. It’s part reflection, part resolution, and a look back at how the challenges and lessons of the past 12 months have shaped my perspective and future direction. ...