The Blog
My goal is to write things to inspire you, challenge you, and help you become the best human and leader you can be
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The assumption that almost derailed my Friday night
I told myself that if this hadn’t been a family movie night, I definitely would’ve said something about it. But because it was about being together as a family, it wasn’t an option.
The line between protecting your work and stalling it
Have you ever struggled to collaborate on something that’s really important to you?
Almost a year later, I kept my promise
I told myself that if I ever saw this woman again, I would tell her everything I wished I’d said.
Learning to move at the speed of my energy
For a while now, I’ve been practicing a different, much slower pace—and I’ve never felt more aligned, at peace, and accomplished.
The day I trusted my gut over my agenda
It’s an example of what’s possible when you set aside your ego, lean into self-trust, and lead from a place of genuinely wanting to serve.
You never know who you’re inspiring
The part of the race that turned out to be the most special happened because of a complete stranger.
When friendship and work intersect: My tips for navigating tricky dynamics
The elephant in the room is that friendship-plus-work can be complicated: competing roles, shifting power dynamics, feedback, boundaries—it all gets harder to navigate the more you know and care about a person.
Is innovation your team’s biggest strength or its Achilles’ heel?
This company’s story shows what can happen when innovation goes unchecked and what’s possible when a team intentionally makes innovation a part of its culture and identity.
Your energy is your greatest leadership responsibility
When we're mindful of our energy, it can be the thing that helps others feel their best.
The power of surrendering instead of forcing
2025 became my year to live my greatest lesson of all, which is simply . . . to surrender.
5 Tips for Redefining Success in Performance Reviews
These tips can help you navigate any kind of performance review with clarity and intention.
The power of an inspiring space
I left feeling so inspired, so proud, and like I got my mojo back.
Four questions that get to the heart of a culture
I recently had a conversation with a leader who shared something so brilliant that I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since.
How I create work/life harmony when my priorities are at odds
How do you make time for the work you love and the people you love?
‘Sprints’ are changing the way I work
It’s great to be able to get my creative work done in a way that honors my energy and check off other important things on my list at the same time.
The power of human connection in a world that’s quickly losing that
Looking at life from behind a screen can feel so isolating. It can feel like we're losing that human touch.
My Top 5 Tips for Becoming a More Authentic Speaker
The more I help develop other speakers, the more I’ve become aware of the key levers that have helped me show up on stage as my authentic self.
How I clear my mind when stress has taken over
I recently had a moment when I felt so overwhelmed by my to-do list that it stopped me in my tracks.
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