I am excited to present at the Iowa TRIO Spring Conference! As a first-generation college student, I personally know the power of education and how it has allowed me to do what I do today. Much of my success comes from the people I’ve met and the education I’ve received, so I was pretty excited … Read more
“I know, asking people to pause when scrolling through social media is a big ask. But hey, this quarter is coming to a close… think back on it for a few minutes…. How was it for you? What did you accomplish? What are you proud of? What were the opportunities? There is no need to … Read more
I’m excited to be BACK with the IACP: Iowa Association of Community Providers this year! I’ll be talking about managing change and the art of feedback (because we know there is an art to this! Poor feedback can demotivate people and cause more chaos). I am excited to present my feedback model and give strategies … Read more
After every speaking engagement, I hand out surveys to gather feedback and testimonials, no matter the size of the audience (from a thousand people to a small workshop). Recently, a comment on one survey stopped me in my tracks: “I want to be her friend. She was genuine and authentic.” This might be the biggest … Read more
I’m excited to be speaking at a group called WIC – Women in Construction NAWIC Greater Des Moines I’ll be talking about Having a good Ripple Effect and joy, giving strategies, and touching on the following: How are you showing up? What do you value, and how does that affect your day-to-day? How are you … Read more
I started the day with a “leap” into the past, facilitating a team development series session with Advocate Health Care (my old stomping grounds). We talked about culture and change and how to stay productive and energized! BIG thanks to Katie Moersfelder for the invite, your team Has Good Ripple Effect!
It’s always energizing to join a fellow speaker at their event, and I hands down can’t wait to join Eric Recker and Dawn Ealy at the Win The Now Gathering. Join me on April 12 to talk all about how to win the now, make joy your job, and hear Erick and Dawn talk about … Read more
I’m so excited for Lynsey Mulder at Mulder Consulting and her SparkLife! Activation Workshop on March 1! This workshop empowers you to embrace your passions, values, and strengths. (You will even leave with a priority plan and tracker to use throughout the year… pretty awesome) I’ve been working with Lindsey over the last few months, coaching … Read more
So this brings me back to my college days a bit… but remember student workers? My roommate in college worked over at the pool and I worked in Admissions and Student Life, but maybe you worked in the dining hall or in library… Well, I get to speak to the leaders and staff overseeing the … Read more
My son plays on a soccer team, and we have started doing some winter training. He goes once a week and plays at this epic rec center 20 to 25 minutes from our house. I mean… LOOK at this place. It’s pretty amazing. On the way home recently, we talked about training in the offseason … Read more
