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 power of surrendering instead of forcing
2025 became my year to live my greatest lesson of all, which is simply . . . to surrender.
The power of an inspiring space
I left feeling so inspired, so proud, and like I got my mojo back.
‘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.
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.
What ‘The Inner Game of Tennis’ taught me about mindset
It’s really a book about releasing yourself from the expectation to perform a certain way.
The positive ripple effect you can make in five minutes or less
Isn’t it so special when you interact with people who operate in this way?
When is the last time you gave yourself empathy?
We learn so much about giving empathy to others, and we know how important that is. But what about ourselves?
Confession: I used ChatGPT
You might be thinking, “Big deal.” But it is a big deal to me . . . because of my stance on AI.
I’m challenging myself to be kind out loud
Have you ever had a kind thought about someone but kept it to yourself? I’m so guilty of this.
Learning to embrace my creative process
If you’ve ever worked in a way that doesn’t come naturally to you, you know that it can feel hard.
The little yeses add up
One of the things I’ve struggled with the most is how to handle small requests that come from people who are not my clients or my team.
The magic of showing up authentically
We worked to pinpoint the one major shift they could each make to unlock their authenticity on stage. And one by one, the magic happened.
Discipline as a form of self-love
Even though I dubbed 2024 my year of self-love, I’m actually loving myself even better in 2025.
The connection between childhood and leadership
Anytime I’m home—like this last week—I find myself observing family dynamics, and with each visit, I understand myself more and more.
Have I told you lately that I love you?
As I’ve been thinking about the acknowledgements I want to write to our team, it got me thinking about how I also want to acknowledge you.
A baby and a wedding
My Break Week was filled with lots of relaxing and recharging, of course, but most of my time was spent thinking about these two big moments and the significance of each.
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