What I Couldn't See Then
When I first took a Director role at Adobe, I thought I knew what I was saying yes to. I didn't. On the two traps that catch honest people in a career transition - and what the identity question actually wants.
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The Mountain You Didn't See
You built a career, led teams, raised a family. Now the terrain is changing and the old map doesn't fit. The next chapter won't look like the last one.
In Fieri
You're in the middle of becoming something — but you're not sure what yet. The Latin phrase in fieri means "in the process of becoming." That's where you are.
Clarity Before Courage
You don't lack courage. You lack clarity. Before you can take the next step, you need to know who you're becoming — not just what you're doing.
Something's Coming
Ad Alta is a formation experience for leaders in transition — a guided climb toward clarity, identity, and purpose. It's not ready yet, but the foundation is being laid. Get the free guide now, and you'll be the first to know when we launch.
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The Question Underneath
He sat down and told me he thought he was done climbing. He wasn't sure he was allowed to say that. What surfaced next changed how I think about every career decision - my own included.
The Next Climb
Integration is not one decision. It's an ongoing climb.
Two Weeks Left
Two weeks. That's what's left of my Adobe career. Ten days of handoffs, goodbyes, and the strange ritual of turning in equipment that's been part of my daily life for years
Meet Michael
I spent 30 years in media, marketing, and technology leadership — including 18 years at Adobe leading teams of 100+. I've been ordained a permanent deacon. I've navigated career changes, built companies, raised four sons, and learned that the biggest transitions in life aren't about strategy. They're about identity.
Ad Alta is what I wish existed when I was in the middle of becoming something new.
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