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, as seen in her articles on why "follow your passion" is the worst career advice, and navigating toxic positivity at work. Previously, she was a guest contributor to Business Insider as a careers reporter. She was named a Business Insider Most Innovative Career Coach and holds an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Her TEDx talk, Break Up With Should In Your Career, was named a TED Editors’ Pick of 2024. Join the Women’s Leadership Accelerator, a virtual coaching and career development community for women who want real growth and honest guidance. Subscribe to her newsletter for career advice and free resources.