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Join us for Power Shift—a 9-week program of live masterclasses, self-guided modules, and coaching sessions—all designed to help you lead with self-trust, confidence, and power.
Jen Dionisio
September 04, 2025
This summer, Sara and I set an intention to protect time for writing. It can feel like a luxury, especially when there are so many boxes to check off on our to-do lists, but it’s important to us: it’s a way to show how many of you share the same worries and doubts, and remind you that your struggles are not personal failings.
Struggles like: Letting go of perfectionism. Accepting shifting identities. Redefining success. Accessing awe. And, of course, addressing deep, deep burnout.
These topics have also been top of mind because they’re what we focus on in Power Shift—our flagship 9-week program for discovering who you really are as a leader and then building the courage, confidence, and mindset to bring that vision to life.
This is our fourth time running this program, and I have to say: the transformations we’ve seen in participants have been so inspiring.
I think of Shannon Leahy, a content and UX leader, who shared this about her experience:
“Power Shift helped me realize I hadn’t lost sight of who I am as a leader. Instead, I needed to reconnect with that person. I needed to make space to listen to what that voice was telling me. I doubled down on my core values and got braver about taking the steps to put myself in an environment where I could thrive, not just survive.”
And Melanie Mauller, a UX researcher, who told us:
“When I started Power Shift, I felt completely overwhelmed and powerless after a layoff, health issues, and a devastating election. Over nine weeks, I rebuilt my confidence, found clarity about what I wanted, and learned the skills to go after it. By the end, I had not only reclaimed my power—I landed a new job using everything I learned!”
It’s not just Shannon and Melanie. We’re all in the midst of major shifts—in our organizations, in our industry, in the world. Based on everything we’ve been hearing and writing about, it’s clear the status quo isn’t working for anyone anymore. Maybe it never did.
But as challenging as this moment feels, it’s also an opportunity to reorient to what truly matters to you.
If you’ve been feeling stuck or powerless, we’d love for you to give Power Shift a look. It’s the ideal place to get intentional about making work work better for you—and to do it with peers who are making these shifts, too.
We’ve been trying not to be obnoxious with sales messages, but we also don’t want anyone to miss out on a chance to get the support and community they need right now. So mark the date: registration is open through September 12 and the program begins on September 16.
If you have any questions about the program, drop a comment! We’d love to answer them. And I promise we’ll get back to sharing big, juicy essays soon. Tell us what you’re struggling with and we just might address it in a future article…
Power Shift
Starts: Tuesday, September 16 at 1pm ET
Cost: $849 self-paid | $949 company-paid
Join us for 9 weeks of live masterclasses, self-guided modules, and coaching sessions—all designed to help you lead with self-trust, confidence, and power.
Through masterclasses, coaching sessions, and async activities, you’ll:
Reclaim your identity beyond work—while still setting ambitious career goals
Find your strengths and values—and start leading from them, not in spite of them
Set the priorities and boundaries you need to do your most important work
Calm your fears, reconnect with your body, and find your boldest voice
Identify your needs, hold hard conversations, and champion yourself
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