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Career Advice: Don’t miss an opportunity to learn from Friends.

Let’s be real: Friends didn't just revolve around six twenty-something’s drinking coffee and navigating love lives—it also offered some surprisingly solid career lessons (along with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments). If you’ve ever binge-watched Friends and thought, “Hey, this could actually help me at work,” you’re not alone! So, grab a cup of coffee and let’s dive into the five best career lessons we can learn from Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe.

1. “You’ve got to start somewhere”–The Rachel Green Hustle

Rachel Green went from serving coffee at Central Park (where she was not great at her job, let’s be honest) to working her way up to a glamorous career in fashion. Her journey wasn’t smooth—there were missteps, rejections, and plenty of moments when she could have given up. But she didn’t. Her story reminds us that humble beginnings don’t define your career path. It’s all about persistence and growth, whether you’re fetching coffee or nailing that big presentation.

2. “Pivot!” – Ross Geller’s Flexibility (with Furniture and Life)

This scene gets us every time. But beyond the laughs, Ross teaches us something important about career success: sometimes, you’ve gotta pivot. Whether it's because of changing industries, adopting new technologies, or shifting company goals, adaptability is key.

Like Ross trying (and failing) to move that couch, you won’t always get it right the first time. But with the right mindset, you’ll eventually figure it out.

3. “How you doin'?” – The Joey Tribbiani Confidence

Joey Tribbiani might not have been the sharpest tool in the shed, but one thing he never lacked was confidence. Whether auditioning for roles or making the (hilarious) attempt to learn French, Joey’s unshakeable belief in himself got him through.

Confidence is key in your career too—even when you’re faking it ‘til you make it. Channel your inner Joey and approach challenges with self-assurance, even if you're just one "how you doin'?" away from winging it.

4. “We were on a break!” – Ross and the Importance of Communication

While Ross and Rachel’s infamous break debate may never be settled, it serves as a reminder of how crucial communication is. In the workplace, miscommunication can lead to confusion, frustration, and even the occasional “break” between departments (or teammates).

Ross may not have mastered clear communication, but you can communicate openly and frequently with your colleagues to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.

5. “I don’t even have a ‘plan’” – Phoebe Buffay and Embracing the Unexpected

Phoebe Buffay marched to the beat of her own drum (or rather, her own guitar). From smelly cats to quirky one-liners, Phoebe never let life’s unpredictability faze her.

Not everything in your career will go according to plan, and that’s okay. Sometimes the best opportunities come from moments of uncertainty. Like Phoebe, embrace the unexpected and find joy in the journey, even when things don’t go as planned.

6. “Embrace Your Inner Leader” – Monica Geller’s Take-Charge Attitude

Monica was the undeniable leader of the group—whether it was organizing Thanksgiving dinner or running a restaurant kitchen.

Her natural ability to take charge and delegate shows us that strong leadership comes from confidence and the ability to guide others. She wasn’t afraid to take control and make decisions, even when it ruffled some feathers.

So, what have we learned from the gang at Central Perk?

Your career doesn’t need to follow a straight line. Be willing to pivot like Ross, start at the bottom like Rachel, own your confidence like Joey, communicate clearly to avoid any Ross-and-Rachel-level confusion, and embrace unpredictability like Phoebe.

With a little bit of humor and a lot of heart, your career can turn into something even better than you imagined—just like the lives of our favorite friends.

And remember: no one told you life was gonna be this way... (clap clap clap clap) 🎶

Tell Me SomethiN’good

Girls who play sports turn into women who lead in the C-Suite. Now that’s great news.

The Women’s Sports Foundation published a groundbreaking study detailing the impact of sports on girls and women.

It dives deep into the skills, traits, and experiences developed in youth sports and how they connect to leadership outcomes later in adulthood. Here are some of the key findings:

1. Both early access to sports and participation during one’s youth cultivate the skills that align with leadership emergence.

2. Women across the generations report sports provide the skills, traits, and experiences that align with the characteristics and demands of leadership.

3. Women who played sports fulfill a variety of leadership roles in adulthood across sectors.

4. There is a clear and positive relationship between years spent in youth and young adult sports and holding formal leadership titles in adulthood.

As two women who consider ourselves athletes, we couldn’t agree more. Billie Jean King agrees with us too.

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