The Shadow at Work

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What happens to us in midlife
Dante called it a dark wood. Jung called it the afternoon of life. Here is what they were describing.
Jun 19
The ego as loyal warrior
Why change can be so hard
Jun 7

May 2026

I'm annoyed
Why the fuck isn't this working?
May 13

April 2026

The AI identity crisis
The rise of algorithmic anxiety in the professions
Apr 26
The hollow smile
What forced positivity costs a team
Apr 22
What we lose when we "let them"
Mel Robbins is right about the destination. She just doesn't give us the map.
Apr 15
The long invisible bag
How our disowned parts show up at work
Apr 14
Triggers as trail heads
Our reactions are a doorway. Our work is on the other side.
Apr 13

March 2026

The toxic workplace crisis
Three-quarters of American workers have experienced a toxic workplace. What's going on?
Mar 30
The tyranny of the good cause
The shadow side of working for the good guys
Mar 11
Secrets and blame
How blame makes organisations blind
Mar 8
Childhood strategies we bring to work
The strategies you developed as a child to stay safe are the same strategies you’re using at work right now.
Mar 8
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