Nothing is more rewarding than working as a team in an incredible culture full of workplace joy!

Today, I am facilitating a virtual workshop where we will explore ways to collaboratively create more joy as a team, connect deeply with a meaningful purpose, and before they know it, they will all love the culture they have created. Nothing is more rewarding than working as a team in an incredible culture full of … Read more

Helping shape the next generation of leaders is a passion of mine!

“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.” ~ Nelson Mandela I recently led a 3-hour workshop, with a commercial microwave manufacturing company, on Effective Communication and Leadership among Generations. We talked about how communicating effectively and leading in a multi-generational workforce is … Read more

Celebrating My Marketing Intern!

Probably the highlight of my week, was watching my Marketing Intern, receive the Outstanding Senior Marketing Student Award from the Ivy School of Business at Iowa State. Jori Nieman has been with me almost since the beginning of my entrepreneur journey and I couldn’t be more proud of her! She has spent countless hours creating … Read more

Let’s Talk Prioritization –> Construction Leadership Series

Who couldn’t use more organization, prioritization, and time management skills? Who couldn’t use more organization, prioritization, and time management skills?! Last week I had the opportunity to facilitate a workshop during the construction leadership series at Kirkwood Community College. During this workshop, we practiced assessing situations and managing interactions, including conversations, even more effectively. Because … Read more

Let’s talk Productivity Through the Chaos

This week I spent time with the International Institute of Business Analysis, talking all about our work experiences and how to make them enjoyable and productive. Oftentimes we don’t stop to think about our work experience and whether we are having an experience “worth having”… We hustle through our days, the meetings, reports, and projects, … Read more

We are proud to offer a Scholarship Program! Check it out here:

My husband and I started this scholarship to give a student, pursuing a science related degree, a shadowing opportunity in Des Moines. The Student will spend the week with Duhawk Alumni in different sub-specialties (doctors, advanced practice providers, dentists, physical therapists). We know that this scholarship will Have Good Ripple Effect! #LorasCollege #DuHawkScienceGrads #ExperientialLearning