This is my new Field Note

Germany just approved legislation that’s turning traditional retirement on its head. From January 2026, workers over 67 who stay employed can earn up to €2,000 per month tax-free – on top of their pension. It’s called the “Aktivrente” (active pension), and it’s Germany’s response to a shrinking workforce and mounting labour shortages. The numbers tell […]

We’re Running Out of Workers. So Why Are We Discriminating Against Experience?

Germany just approved legislation that’s turning traditional retirement on its head. From January 2026, workers over 67 who stay employed can earn up to €2,000 per month tax-free – on top of their pension. It’s called the “Aktivrente” (active pension), and it’s Germany’s response to a shrinking workforce and mounting labour shortages. The numbers tell […]

AI vs Human Coaching

Capability  AI Coaching  Human Coaching  Genuine Empathy  Limited – programmed responses  Excellent – mirror neurons create real connection  Reading People  Limited – misses body language and energy shifts  Excellent – senses what’s unspoken  Understanding Context  Limited – “tired” = get more sleep  Excellent – “tired” = burnout, grief, moral injury  Intuitive Adaptation  Limited – follows algorithms  Excellent – pivots based on what’s sensed  […]