Dec 21, 2022Resolutions, Change, and the Next 10 YearsThose who know me personally know that I am typically quite thoughtful in my decision-making. I like to spend time thinking through the options in order to make the best decisions I can for all parties involved. However, sometimes my problem is that I want to move too fast once…New Year2 min readNew Year2 min read
Oct 16, 2022(Re)Defining ConflictWhen it comes to relationships, conflict is inevitable. It’s going to happen from time to time, and how we handle ourselves when it happens greatly affects how fast we resolve it (or push ourselves further into the abyss of uncomfortableness). Learning how you experience conflict — and understanding that most…Conflict3 min readConflict3 min read
Sep 14, 2022People, Planes, and Being In PersonSince March of 2022, I’ve met more new people than I likely have in the past 10 years. Remote work, virtual meetings, and online networking have expanded my network immensely. It’s one of the silver linings from living through a global pandemic. As thankful as I am for this broadened…Connection3 min readConnection3 min read
Sep 2, 2022Don’t Confuse My Kindness With WeaknessWe all have extreme power in our ability to choose how we listen, how we react, and how we treat others. Kindness, I believe, is one of our most powerful tools. It is free, and is an incredible investment in ourselves and in others. A business associate of mine recently…Kindness2 min readKindness2 min read
Aug 8, 2022Conver-SpeakingWhen I led a brand communications agency, I had to do a lot of pitches. In preparation for each pitch meeting, my team and I would craft a presentation that would tell the prospect a story that we thought would resonate with them. …Presentation Tips2 min readPresentation Tips2 min read
Jun 22, 2022Career Journeys, Changes and TransitionsMaking a career transition, or any significant type of career change, is hard work. It’s also fraught with risk and uncertainty — yet the payoff can be literally life-changing. I know. I’ve done it 4 times. And that’s why I enjoy helping others along their career journeys. Whether it’s figuring…Career Change3 min readCareer Change3 min read
May 27, 2022Practice Makes Experts“Nothing can help the person who does not practice.” I read that in a Forbes article about public speaking tips. It made me stop and think about how easy it is to look at someone you admire and think they are a natural at something. …Practice Makes Perfect2 min readPractice Makes Perfect2 min read
May 16, 2022Don’t Text and ListenTexting while driving is dangerous. We all know it. Yet many people still do it. It’s hard to resist the distraction of your phone buzzing or dinging. We know that phone notifications negatively affect productivity, even if we don’t check them right away. …Listening2 min readListening2 min read
Apr 29, 2022Not All Work Gets Done at a DeskLeaders of high-performing remote and hybrid teams hire people they can trust and invest in their success by training them, and by helping them acclimate to the team’s culture. They also spend time to make sure everyone on the team is in the loop and on the same page as…Remote Work2 min readRemote Work2 min read
Apr 18, 2022What You’re Not Saying May Be DeafeningThe most successful leaders — especially those leading virtual, remote, or hybrid teams — understand that they have to actively facilitate communications within their teams in order to be successful. Here are a few tips to help: Set up regular one-on-one sessions with your team members. Setting aside this regular…Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
