WorkLife with Adam Grant · July 7, 2026 · 36:28

How to find your way when you feel lost with Ify Walker

Ify Walker, founder of Offor, discusses the "work twisties" — that disorienting feeling of burnout and lost instinct at work. She and Molly reflect on their own experiences, and Ify shares strategies for recovery, including her practice of being 10% braver every day. She also offers advice for job seekers looking for new opportunities.

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The Work Twisties: Professional Disorientation and Lost Instinct

Ify Walker explains the concept of the work twisties — the overwhelming feeling of burnout and loss of trust in your own instincts at work.

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Highlights

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10% Braver Every Day

Ify advocates being 10% braver each day as a micro-step approach to rebuild confidence and take small risks.

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Regaining Footing After Burnout

Ify shares strategies for recovering from work twisties, including acknowledging the disorientation and seeking support.

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✧Ify Walker coined the term 'work twisties' to describe professional disorientation and lost instinct.

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