Julia Korn is an executive career coach & keynote speaker who writes and speaks about leadership and career development, with a special focus on women in the workplace. She has been a Contributor to Forbes since 2020. She particularly enjoys writing about the human side of work,
Lean In, Get Pushed Back—The Reality Ambitious Women Face
Stefanie O’Connell's new book The Ambition Penalty: How Corporate Culture Tells Women to Step Up — and Then Pushes Them Down is the antidote to "just lean-in" culture.
You’re Getting Faster—And Dumber. How To Fight AI Skill Atrophy
AI is making workers faster, but also less capable. Here's what the research says about skill atrophy, and five practical ways to keep your brain sharp.
Your Whole Self Doesn’t Belong At Work—Here's What To Do Instead
Next-gen leaders can't afford unbounded authenticity. Learn Amanda Litman's responsible authenticity framework to lead with credibility, trust, and purpose.
Is It Time To Quit—Or Is This Just What Year One Feels Like?
Should struggling new grads quit their first job or stick it out? Learn 5 signs that tell the difference between normal growing pains and a genuinely bad fit.
You Don’t Have To Be One Thing—A Portfolio Career From Day 1
Discover why portfolio careers are the ultimate risk management strategy—and how new grads can start building multiple income streams and professional identities today.