<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[BORNTOSUCCEED 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Borntosucceed 2026]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:30:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[5 Benefits Of Starting A Side Hustle (That Aren't Just Money Making)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chances are, if you don’t already have a side hustle, you know someone who does. A recent survey from MyPerfectResume  found that 72% of Americans rely on a secondary income. The primary driver, of course, is the desire to increase savings and ease their cost-of-living pressures . But there are other, lesser-talked-about benefits of having a side hustle - unrelated to money. Let's take a look: 1. Upgrade Your Skillset Starting a side hustle  in a new area unrelated to your main job can be a...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/5-benefits-of-starting-a-side-hustle-that-aren-t-just-money-making</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a523b460298c02e5be6374</guid><category><![CDATA[ENTREPRENEURSHIP]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:45:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Pivot Your Career Quickly When Stakes Are High]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people will go through three to seven career pivots  before they retire, with younger generations expected to change careers five to seven times in their lifetimes. Despite this known reality, there is real fear and anxiety around a career change . You may be wondering: What if it doesn't work out? What if I am better off staying in my current career? What if this career is the only thing I am good at? I recently worked with a client, Kathryn, who was wrestling with these exact demons....]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/how-to-pivot-your-career-quickly-when-stakes-are-high</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a522fe51b11cfaff00e49d</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:42:24 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Navigate Long-Term Unemployment In Today’s Job Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Headline unemployment remains relatively low. And yet a growing share of job seekers have been out of work for six months or longer. For many, re-entry is proving slower and more disorienting than expected. As CNBC recently reported , long-term unemployment is becoming a status quo in parts of today’s labor market. If the economy is “fine,” why are so many capable people stuck? For those living it, long-term unemployment is not a statistic. It feels like sending résumés into a void or being...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/how-to-navigate-long-term-unemployment-in-today-s-job-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a5229660298c02e5be6102</guid><category><![CDATA[JOB SEARCH]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:40:34 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Ways To Grow Your Career When Your Boss Isn’t A Good Leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are there any good leaders left? How do I survive a boss that wants to lead via email?  It sounds like this financial consultant doesn’t like email, thinks their boss emails too much, or feels like their boss leads by email when they should be doing something else. It’s hard to tell with such a short question. However, working within the situation you have is the first step in making positive change, and in this case, it means embracing email. The Best Way To Communicate With Your Boss The...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/3-ways-to-grow-your-career-when-your-boss-isn-t-a-good-leader</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a52234fe2730c04132f166</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:38:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Self-Awareness Helps Middle Managers Boost Performance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middle managers occupy one of the most complex—and misunderstood—roles in modern organizations. They are expected to execute strategy, develop talent, manage across functions, and deliver results, often without the authority or visibility afforded to senior executives. In that pressure-filled middle, leadership habits that once drove success can quietly become liabilities. Daniel P. Gallagher has spent years studying that transition point. He’s the author of The Self-Aware Leader: Reinventing...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/how-self-awareness-helps-middle-managers-boost-performance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a521c351b11cfaff00e1ec</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:37:17 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Stay Relevant And Visible When Working Remotely]]></title><description><![CDATA[These are actually two questions in one because you can fade to irrelevance even if you work in the office, so what you need to consider is both: 1) staying relevant; and 2) staying visible so others realize how relevant you are. Why Relevance Is Critical In The Current Job Market Today’s job market is uncertain and competitive -- even once-forever government jobs aren’t safe . Staying relevant means that your employer needs you, which improves your negotiation leverage, promotion...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/how-to-stay-relevant-and-visible-when-working-remotely</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a51f8751b11cfaff00dcc2</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:34:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[If You Want An Accountable Team, Leaders Must Go First]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Do as I say, not as I do” appears to be the predominant mindset in leadership teams. So many executives say that they want greater accountability from their teams . But how often do they hold a mirror up to themselves and consider where they are failing to deliver on their commitments, or what “get out of jail free" cards they regularly play? Several years ago we developed a model that lays out the specific behaviors you would expect to see in an “accountable” organization, such as: We...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/if-you-want-an-accountable-team-leaders-must-go-first</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a51ead2b1318a2485131e5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:23:28 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Ask For A Pay Increase In Q1 when the ‘New Budget’ Raise.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The beginning of the year is often associated with fresh starts and new goals, but it is also one of the most strategic times to influence your earning potential. Many professionals think of asking for a pay increase as a single, high-stakes conversation. In reality, securing a raise is a process that starts months in advance. The first quarter is usually when organizations finalize budgets , set priorities and evaluate performance expectations . This makes it the ideal time not only to ask...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/how-to-ask-for-a-pay-increase-in-q1-when-the-new-budget-raise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a51e21fe2730c04132e7bb</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:21:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Networking gets dropped first when life gets busy.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most busy professionals treat it like a luxury. When deadlines pile up and responsibilities expand, visibility becomes the first thing to drop.  It feels optional compared to client work, meetings, and family obligations. The problem is that networking is not about the present.  It is insurance for the future. Whether it is disruption or opportunity, you do not want to be building relationships from scratch.  You want a network that already knows you, trusts you, and remembers what you stand...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/networking-gets-dropped-first-when-life-gets-busy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a51d5afe2730c04132e5e5</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:19:07 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Realities Of Starting Your Own Business From Founders Who Did It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as a journey of freedom, innovation and independence — the ultimate career pivot for professionals who feel constrained by traditional roles or corporate structures. For many, launching a new business represents not simply a professional shift but a pursuit of autonomy and purpose. Yet beneath the celebration of innovation lie difficult, and frequently, unspoken realities. As one who left corporate life after 18 years to pursue my own career and leadership...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/5-realities-of-starting-your-own-business-from-founders-who-did-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a51c272b1318a248512c09</guid><category><![CDATA[ENTREPRENEURSHIP]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:16:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Ask For Flexible Work, Even If Your Company Enforces An RTO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Employees are pushing back  against Return to office (RTO) mandates and some agencies  are taking note. Yet, most corporations have not rolled back their RTO 5-day mandates, even though 94% of employees  want hybrid or remote work options, according to research by Gallup. Here’s how to feel empowered in asking for a flexible work arrangement. Reframe Flexibility As A Business Conversation When asking for work flexibility, it can feel like asking for a favor. Reframe the conversation as a...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/how-to-ask-for-flexible-work-even-if-your-company-enforces-an-rto</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a51b7efe2730c04132e1a9</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:10:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Simple Ways To Make LinkedIn Work For You In 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s a new year, which makes it the perfect time to update your LinkedIn profile and communications strategy to make sure it is current, relevant to your goals, and compelling to the people who are checking you out. The world of work continues to evolve, and your LinkedIn profile and networking strategy must position you for success. Align Your LinkedIn Strategy With Two Critical Forces Two important areas to consider while evolving your LinkedIn strategy are humanity and AI. As tech gets...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/3-simple-ways-to-make-linkedin-work-for-you-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a51ae260298c02e5be4eb6</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:07:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Careers Q&#38;A: How Do You Stay Relevant As Work Shifts? A Conversation With Dorie Clark]]></title><description><![CDATA[If 40% of job skills are expected to change by 2030, what does that mean for people trying to stay relevant? I spoke with Dorie Clark , a keynote speaker and bestselling author whose work focuses on long-term career strategy and professional reinvention. Caroline Castrillon:  Many professionals have heard that 40% of skills will change by 2030. What do they misunderstand most about this number? Dorie Clark:  People hear this and think 40% of jobs will disappear. While there may be some of...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/careers-q-a-how-do-you-stay-relevant-as-work-shifts-a-conversation-with-dorie-clark</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a519ec2b1318a2485126e2</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><category><![CDATA[JOB SEARCH]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:04:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6e282_20b380eed9aa4b29bc38cc3fb0e61c6b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_741,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making Your Expat Assignment Easier on Your Family]]></title><description><![CDATA[As companies expand globally, executives are increasingly being tapped for expatriate assignments. The idea is to spread talent, expertise, and knowledge from headquarters to foreign offices, and vice versa. But these are costly moves — $311,000 per year, according to a  report  by PwC and the Cranfield School of Management — and many fail to generate a return on investment. Studies show that an estimated 6%–10% of such assignments are terminated early, while an unknown but sizable percentage...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/making-your-expat-assignment-easier-on-your-family</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691da44a6b95d8af0c8795cc</guid><category><![CDATA[EXPATRIATION]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:06:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6e282_ec5a7a35c98c49a79ba80edc8edfd1db~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_575,h_510,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Expatriation: Balancing Challenges, Adaptation, and Opportunities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moving abroad with your family is a bold undertaking. Between professional opportunities, the challenges of integrating your children, and the adjustments of daily life, family expatriation is an experience that is as enriching as it is complex. What are the keys to successfully relocating with your family? What pitfalls should you avoid? Two FrenchFounders members share their experiences and offer their advice in this article. Expatriation: Expectations vs. Reality "We were planning to stay...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/family-expatriation-balancing-challenges-adaptation-and-opportunities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691d3a389ea679da4396238c</guid><category><![CDATA[EXPATRIATION]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:34:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6e282_f0a1305a43bf4abeb02c96a32e13beee~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_803,h_569,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Speaking: A Multicolored Approach with DISC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The DISC method , still relatively unknown, can transform the way you speak in public. Our partner Maddyness  invites Pascal Haumont , speaker, oral communication expert, and former IT engineer, to share more insights. Public speaking remains a challenge for many. But rather than relying on the same tired advice, what if we explored an innovative approach? The DISC model , which identifies four behavioral types each associated with a color, can transform the way you address an audience by...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/public-speaking-a-multicolored-approach-with-disc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691d3856cf1100bb61d93b58</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:24:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6e282_9dbef918dd0b46bf8bc7cddf4f1aed61~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_393,h_393,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Books Every leader Should Read During Their Career]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s the start of a new year, and with it comes the desire to build a future that truly reflects who you are. Whether you’re early in your career, exploring new opportunities, or dreaming of launching your own venture, these books are powerful allies to turn ambition into concrete results. You’re standing at the threshold of your professional journey, full of energy and eager to create something meaningful. But the questions remain: “Where to go?”  and “How do I get there?” Sometimes, the...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/10-books-every-leader-should-read-during-their-career</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691d36c89ea679da43961b5e</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:18:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6e282_b7657e31509f40caacd5a553d4f76640~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_389,h_494,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Are the New Generations So Drawn to Freelancing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This status, which seems to attract more and more young people, meets their demand for flexibility. If they can consider it, it is primarily because the labor market is in their favor. Generation Z is Falling for Freelance Work According to a study conducted by Fiverr in January 2024 and released on February 27, 72% of French people aged 16 to 26 are considering working as freelancers . This is a high proportion, up 14 points from the previous year, explained by several factors. "This...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/why-are-the-new-generations-so-drawn-to-freelancing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691d355cddc0c37d528a21cf</guid><category><![CDATA[JOB SEARCH]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:11:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6e282_7cb5be92dde7476686658c9c7c458e29~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_396,h_465,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Real Reason Your Startup Isn’t Moving Forward? You’re Making Decisions Alone]]></title><description><![CDATA[You work day and night on your product. You pitch, you adjust, you follow up. Yet progress stalls. Not because you’re not talented. Not because the market is saturated. The solution? It comes down to one word: board . What exactly is a board? A strategic advisory board  is a small group of experienced professionals — entrepreneurs, experts, investors — who advise you on key topics: strategy, product, finance, hiring, fundraising, and more. It is not an official board of directors , nor a...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/the-real-reason-your-startup-isn-t-moving-forward-you-re-making-decisions-alone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691d33ae2b1396751380393f</guid><category><![CDATA[LEADERSHIP SKILLS]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:05:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6e282_694f4ef090334ebcb73d217f10815afe~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_805,h_602,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fractional C-Levels: The New Startup Obsession ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hiring a part-time executive — a passing fad? Not really.  Originating in the United States, the fractional executive model is increasingly gaining traction among startup leadership teams in France. On LinkedIn, titles like “Fractional CMO” (Chief Marketing Officer on a fractional basis) are becoming increasingly common. In practice, these new-generation executives often hold responsibilities equivalent to multiple leadership positions across different companies — but on a fractional basis ,...]]></description><link>https://stephaniebcn9.wixsite.com/borntosucceed-2026/post/fractional-c-levels-the-new-startup-obsession</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691d3258ddc0c37d528a1ac7</guid><category><![CDATA[JOB SEARCH]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:59:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d6e282_d9187a0e3e2c4e099fe8465eea57ff8c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_384,h_314,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stéphanie Vieau</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>