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Anthony Pusatory

The social impact sector is changing—from AI to new funding models. I share the not-so-obvious skills and industry knowledge you need to stay relevant and solvent, while exploring how to live well while doing well. Practical advice for professionals who want to make an impact without sacrificing their sanity.

Personal Finance

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You Can't Negotiate What You Don't Know You're Owed

Mar 19, 2026

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14 min read

You Can't Negotiate What You Don't Know You're Owed

I was so grateful to get the job that I forgot to ask what the job was actually worth

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory

Career Growth

You Got Past the Algorithm. Now What?

Mar 12, 2026

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11 min read

You Got Past the Algorithm. Now What?

The harder half of the job application — and why most candidates aren't ready for it.

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory

Inspiration

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What You Built Without Knowing It

Mar 3, 2026

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10 min read

What You Built Without Knowing It

The skills and character traits humanitarian workers never put on their CVs, but should always be proud of.

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory

Personal Finance

The Expat Financial Blind Spots (Even the Financially Savvy Miss)

Feb 24, 2026

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15 min read

The Expat Financial Blind Spots (Even the Financially Savvy Miss)

I've always been good with money. I'm still not sure I'm doing this right.

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory
You May Already Be A Consultant

Feb 17, 2026

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11 min read

You May Already Be A Consultant

You've probably done consulting work your whole career. You just called it your job.

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory

Mental Health

The Burnout That Isn't Burnout

Feb 10, 2026

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14 min read

The Burnout That Isn't Burnout

It isn't about working too hard. It's about the ambient anxiety of a sector built on sand.

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory

Networking

How to Network When Networking Feels Gross

Feb 3, 2026

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10 min read

How to Network When Networking Feels Gross

Stop networking. Start building a garden of relationships that actually enriches your life.

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory

Productivity

Why Your Productivity System Stops Working When Life Gets Chaotic

Jan 27, 2026

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11 min read

Why Your Productivity System Stops Working When Life Gets Chaotic

When employment disappears, so does your organizing structure. Here's what to use instead.

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory

Skills

The Business Skills Gap Holding Back Aid Workers

Jan 20, 2026

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7 min read

The Business Skills Gap Holding Back Aid Workers

I managed millions, but I didn't know what a P&L was

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory

Extracurriculars

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Staying Relevant When Hiring is Slow

Jan 13, 2026

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8 min read

Staying Relevant When Hiring is Slow

...and how to reconnect with your "spark"

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory

Skills

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We Know We're Using AI Wrong-Now What?

Jan 6, 2026

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7 min read

We Know We're Using AI Wrong-Now What?

Are you using AI like a "Horseless Carriage"?

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory

Personal Finance

Doing Good Doesn't Mean Not Doing Well

Dec 30, 2025

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8 min read

Doing Good Doesn't Mean Not Doing Well

How to be a millionaire on a non-profit salary.

Anthony Pusatory
Anthony Pusatory

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