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Rise & Shine: The Day Everything Changed (And Nobody Warned Me)
Hi Friend,
Picture this: Monday morning. Fresh promotion. New title. Same team.
Except now I'm sitting across from my ex-peer, who just three days ago was venting to me about our leaders over lunch. And now... I AM a leader.
My palms were sweating. My carefully prepared agenda felt like a prop....
by Alyssa Bailey —
Oct 13, 2025
✨ Rise & Shine: Do You Know What You Want?
Good Morning, Friends!!
This question is something I always ask my clients before kicking off: Do you know what you want?
Some of them have an idea, some absolutely are clear, but so many look at me like they wish they knew!
I COMPLETELY get it. I was the same way before I made the pivots in my c...
by Alyssa Bailey —
Sep 29, 2025
Rise & Shine: Take Your Seat at the Table
Good Morning,
The other day, someone asked me:"Why do you help promote other coaches? Doesn’t that hurt your business?"
My answer?Absolutely not.
✨ Because there’s room for all of us at the table.
Somewhere along the way, the narrative shifted from building each other up to tearing each other dow...
by Alyssa Bailey —
Sep 15, 2025
✨Rise & Shine: Job Searching Feels Like Sales (Here's How to Keep Things in Perspective)
Good Morning Friends,
Happy Labor Day! While most people think of today as barbecues and back-to-school sales, the heart of the holiday is about honoring the value of work.
And let’s be real, if you’re job searching, that “work” can feel like a full-time job on its own.
Here’s the truth though… j...
Sep 01, 2025
Rise & Shine:📝 Writing Your Own Eulogy (and Why It Might Be the Most Powerful Career Exercise You’ll Ever Do)
I know… it sounds weird.
But hear me out.
Most people never stop long enough to think about what they really want their life to be about. We’re all so busy checking boxes, meeting deadlines, and doing what’s “expected” that we forget to ask:
If someone were to stand up at my funeral and talk abou...
by Alyssa Bailey —
Aug 18, 2025
Rise & Shine: ⚡ Big Announcement Coming Tomorrow — Here’s Your First Look 👀
Hey there, Rise & Shine community!
This week’s newsletter is a little different. Because something BIG is coming — and I want you to be the first to hear about it.
But first, let me take you back for a second…
🚧 My Pivot Point
In 2024, I was sitting in a leadership role that looked great on p...
Jul 21, 2025
Rise & Shine: The 3 Mistakes Keeping You from the Job You Deserve (And How to Fix Them)
Hey there 👋,
We are at the half point of the year and if you are looking back at the past 6 months and you’ve been applying to jobs, updating your resume, networking like a pro — and still feeling like nothing’s clicking…
Let me be real with you for a second:
It’s probably not about your experien...
by Alyssa Bailey —
Jul 07, 2025
Rise & Shine: Your Career Breakthrough Starts NOW 💥
June 23, 2025
Okay, I might’ve lost my mind…
But in the best way possible. Because I just built something brand new, jam-packed with value, and totally FREE.
Why? Because I’m so passionate about helping mid-career professionals land roles they love — without burning out, doubting themselves, or ...
by Alyssa Bailey —
Jun 27, 2025
Rise & Shine: Let's Talk Money! 🤑 Are You Leaving Money on the Table?
June 9, 2025
Call me crazy, but salary negotiation might just be my favorite part of coaching.
Why?
Because this is the moment where all our hard work — the clarity, confidence, and communication — comes full circle. I get to advocate with you (and sometimes for you!) to make sure the value yo...
by Alyssa Bailey —
Jun 27, 2025
Rise & Shine: Memorial Day Edition: One Mile at a Time
May 26, 2025
Every Memorial Day, my family and I head downtown for a tradition that has become one of my kid's favorite rituals: the Memorial Day Mile.
And every year, it sneaks up on me.
Nope, I didn’t train.
Nope, I haven’t run since the last one.
Cardio and I? We’re not exactly best friends...
by Alyssa Bailey —
Jun 27, 2025
Rise & Shine: 🎂 It’s My Birthday and I’m Taking You Back to My 7th Birthday Adventure!
May 12, 2025
As I reflect on my birthdays, one that often stands out is my 7th birthday. My parents got me a brand-new bike from Kmart. We lived out in the country, and one sunny day, my dad and I decided we’d take a long bike ride through those winding country roads. It was beautiful — the ki...
by Alyssa Bailey —
Jun 27, 2025
Rise & Shine: Storytelling That Gets You Hired - Build Your Story Stash
April 28, 2025
The Day My Perspective on Work Changed Forever
It was September 13, 2016. Just another day at work, sitting under the bright lights in our open-concept office. We didn’t have cubicles, just oversized dog-bone-shaped desks. Mine was right outside my boss's office, surrounded by f...
by Alyssa Bailey —
Jun 27, 2025
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