👋 Hiya! I’m Kirby.

And I believe that…

Career paths shouldn’t be lonely roads.

I wish I could bake a cake made out of rainbows and smiles, and we’d all eat it and be happy. And I do go here, btw.

But in all seriousness, nobody should feel stuck and alone when it comes to their career. In my experience, it’s extremely rare that your company-mandated manager actually has the time to truly care about your well-being and personal development. And if you’re one of the lucky ones, it doesn’t last. One of you is likely to move on to greener pastures within the next two years.

So how are we all supposed to bridge the gaps between the good times? You know, when we’re searching for new jobs, trying to get promoted into better roles, or pivoting careers altogether?

I don’t have all the answers, but I bet it involves relationships.

So with my trusty Mindspire compass, I’m setting off. If you’d like to come along, I think we’ll discover new ways to move our careers forward with more clarity, confidence, and good company.

🧠 Here’s what we’ve discovered so far…

• Side Doors - A browser extension that guides you through getting job referrals from your LinkedIn connections, turning your network into opportunities.

• The Deep Work - A newsletter where I distill down insights on career topics to help you reflect, recalibrate, and move forward with more intention.

• The Side Door - A newsletter featuring stories inspired by interviews with people who landed jobs in unconventional ways, giving you fresh ideas to try.

• Work Besties - A monthly subscription for unlimited access to career coaching, mentorship, and support where we both roll up our sleeves to achieve your goals.