Have you ever stepped away for a week, only to come back and realize… things kind of went sideways? That was me — and my garden — last week (we went on vacation). And it got me thinking: leadership and life aren’t all that different. LEADERSHIP: Tend the Garden. Sweep the Floor. Repeat. While I … Read more
Ever notice how leadership — and life — rarely lives in the extremes?Most days, we’re not just one thing. We’re a mix. A mashup. A juggling act. This week, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it means to hold multiple things at once — urgency and empathy, joy and stress, calm and chaos.And maybe … Read more
Lately, I’ve been sitting with a theme that keeps showing up—in keynotes, coaching calls, conversations with friends, and in my own reflections: iteration.The idea that we rarely nail it on the first try—and that real progress is built through small, steady tweaks. Whether it’s parenting, leadership, or launching something new, we learn by doing, adjusting, … Read more
Hey there, We need to talk about something that’s quietly costing teams big time: loneliness. 💡 More than half (52%) of U.S. workers report feeling lonely at work. (Cigna, 2023) And when people feel disconnected? Productivity tanks. Collaboration suffers. Innovation stalls. Loneliness is heavy—because we’ve all been there. But here’s the thing: connection isn’t just … Read more
Hi, Lately, I’ve noticed a theme popping up—in coaching calls, in conversations with friends, and even in my own moments. It seems like a lot of us are carrying a mix of “this is fine” and “something needs to shift.” Maybe it’s a role, a routine, or a rhythm that just isn’t working anymore. And … Read more
Hey there, Ever find yourself in a season where everything feels just a little… heavier? The schedule’s tighter, the to-dos are louder, and the margin for enjoyment or connection feels slimmer than it used to. You’re not alone. Whether it’s leading a team or trying to manage life stuff behind the scenes, we all carry … Read more
Hey there, Chasing achievement can be addicting. Sometimes, it fuels the fire; other times, it burns us out. And as life moves along, things shift. What once felt like the ultimate goal can suddenly feel less urgent, and priorities that used to be non-negotiable start to evolve. Priorities change, energy fluctuates, and sometimes, sanity feels … Read more
Hey there, When I was little, I had chronic ear infections. We’re talking full-on swim band over earplugs, Halloween-costume-with-earmuffs level protection. If water got in, I got sick. Simple as that. But even when I stayed dry, sometimes my ears would feel plugged—like I was only catching half the world around me. And that? That … Read more
There’s a moment—whether you’re stepping into a new job or a new room—where everything feels uncertain.Will I fit in?Will I figure this out?Will this be worth it? I’ve been thinking about that moment a lot lately—both as a leader and just… as a person trying to do life well. This week’s newsletter touches on both. … Read more
Hi there, I’ve been in several conversations lately—both in coaching sessions and casual chats—where the same themes keep popping up: people feeling overwhelmed, leaders unsure how much to step in, and teams trying to do it all without burning out. It got me thinking about how much of our work isn’t just about making sure … Read more
