Loud & Clear

There is a different way…

Hi there, and welcome. If you’ve found your way here, chances are you are someone who cares about doing things differently.

Maybe you’ve felt the sting of a toxic workplace, struggled with confidence in environments that seemed designed to undermine it, or questioned whether the way things have “always been done” is actually the best way forward. If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.

Why Now?

There’s a lot of noise out there about how to “succeed,” “thrive,” or “hack” your way to the top. But too often, that advice glosses over the human cost of getting there—or what it means to stay aligned with your values along the way. I started this newsletter because I wanted to offer something different. Not a list of quick fixes, but a space for reflection, questioning, and growth. Ultimately, this is about creating a community of people who aren’t afraid to say, “There has to be a better way”—and then go out and find it.

There are many reasons why now and what’s next. If you are not afraid of asking questions, especially when you can come across some difficult answers, this is a good start.

I thrive in collaborative, learning-focused cultures that prioritise teamwork, people, and career development. For me, it’s always people first—and I truly mean it.

If you’re interested in working with me, take a look below. I’ve made it simple for you to decide if we’d be a great fit to work together.

You won’t enjoy working with me if you expect someone to tolerate empty promises about career progression.
You won’t enjoy working with me if your idea of “innovation” is using buzzwords to deceive clients.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you lack the technical expertise to understand your own business model.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you value appearance over actual skill and results.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you believe that overworking your employees is the only way to increase profits.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you rely on vague metrics to measure success instead of tangible outcomes.
You won’t enjoy working with me if your idea of leadership involves gaslighting and manipulation.
You won’t enjoy working with me if your strategy for client retention is misleading them about deliverables.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you think “team culture” is a facade to hide toxic behaviours.
You won’t enjoy working with me if your recruitment process is built on luring candidates with false promises.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you prioritise short-term profits over long-term employee well-being.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you believe your employees’ personal time belongs to the company.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you have no intention of supporting staff facing mental health challenges.
You won’t enjoy working with me if your solution to technical problems is to ignore them and hope no one notices.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you think it’s acceptable to exploit junior employees as “cost-effective resources.”
You won’t enjoy working with me if you are uncomfortable with team members who call out unethical behaviour when they see it.
You won’t enjoy working with me if your business model depends on overcharging clients for under-delivering.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you mistake loyalty for silent tolerance of injustice.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you think “collaboration” means taking credit for others’ work.
You won’t enjoy working with me if you can’t handle someone who refuses to be complicit in unethical practices.

Also, after some years of experimentation and research, I can state that:

Never again will I work for a company that values profits over people.
Never again will I stay silent when I witness unethical behaviour.
Never again will I accept vague job descriptions hiding a lack of actual strategy.
Never again will I overlook a company’s red flags during an interview process.
Never again will I tolerate being gaslighted about my expertise or contributions.
Never again will I work for leaders who lack the technical skills to understand their team’s work.
Never again will I accept an employer taking credit for my achievements.
Never again will I stay in an environment where raising concerns leads to retaliation.
Never again will I allow my creativity to be exploited without recognition.
Never again will I ignore warning signs of a company using its people as disposable resources.
Never again will I trust a company whose leadership can’t back up its promises with action.
Never again will I accept a job offer without clear and measurable career development plans.
Never again will I sacrifice my mental health for an organisation that doesn’t value it.
Never again will I accept excuses for why basic employee rights can’t be met.
Never again will I be part of a team that uses deception to maintain client relationships.
Never again will I work for a company that doesn’t invest in its employees’ growth.
Never again will I let myself be silenced by fear of losing my job.
Never again will I be manipulated by “perks” designed to distract from a toxic culture.
Never again will I let my expertise be undermined by those who don’t understand it.
Never again will I work somewhere that prioritises reputation over integrity.

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Last modified on 2025-01-06