On Being Judgmental: A Professional Confession
I like to tell my closest friends that I’m a deeply judgmental person. It’s a joke, of course. (Mostly.) But here’s the kicker: I’ve also been told my superpower is making space for people—holding room for them to be exactly where they are without shame or pretense. So, which is it? Am I a judge, […]
Technical Debt: A Lesson in Short-Term Wins vs. Long-Term Costs
In our household, my software developer husband and I often laugh about how differently we view the world. He’s a systems thinker—methodical, deliberate, always focused on scalability. I’m more of a high-energy, results-driven strategist, much like the high-D sales team owners I coach. But every so often, his world and mine overlap, and I hear […]
Coping vs. Recovery: The Runner’s Dilemma
Here’s the truth: you can’t out-limp a flawed plan. Coping strategies may keep you afloat this year, but they won’t get you closer to the growth you’re dreaming of. Worse, they might leave you burned out, overworked, and wondering why your business feels stuck in the same place year after year.
Recovery, on the other hand, requires courage. It means pausing to evaluate what’s working and what’s not. It’s letting go of the fear that stopping means falling behind. It’s trusting that taking time to fix the root problems now will allow you to run farther, faster, and with more ease in the long term.
Ghosts in the Machine: Are Your Old Beliefs Holding You Back?
What Are Your Ghosts in the Machine? Last year, I read Jerry Colonna’s Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up, and it left an indelible mark on me. It wasn’t a book I could devour in a weekend or breeze through while sipping coffee. I had to take my time with it. Every chapter […]
Seagull Management: Quit Pecking Your People To Death
Ever had a manager swoop in, make a lot of noise, drop a pile of criticism, and then disappear until the next time something goes wrong? That’s seagull management. It’s demoralizing, chaotic, and unfortunately, all too common in workplaces. I see this play out with my clients all the time. They’ll come to me frustrated, […]
Curate Your Life: Growing the Life You Truly Want
Last year on the way home from a convention, I was stopped in a TSA line by a former team leader. As we caught up, she said something that stopped me in my tracks: “You’ve really curated your life.” That word—curated—stuck with me. It perfectly describes what I’ve been working toward for years: shaping my […]
The Gift of Stillness: Why Rest is the Most Radical Thing You Can Do
Well, here we are again. Another holiday week, and here I am, asking you to slow down, be present, and catch your breath. (I know, I know—next, I’ll be telling you to drink water and stretch. How original.) But seriously, The Holidays aren’t just another square on the calendar. There are days when the whole […]
Why Every Self-Employed High Earner Needs to Consider Long-Term Disability Insurance
If you’re self-employed and earning a strong income, chances are you’ve worked incredibly hard to build a life and business that you love. You’ve likely invested in tools, teams, and strategies to protect and grow your business. But let me ask you this: what happens if you suddenly can’t work? It’s not a fun question, […]
Wintering Over: The Butterfly Effect
The other day, I found myself reflecting on a familiar metaphor: the caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. It’s a story we all know—the awe-inspiring journey of metamorphosis. But as I thought about the three swallowtail caterpillars I’ve been nurturing since late summer, I realized there’s more to the story than the dramatic transformation we typically […]
The Commitment Cascade: Creating Real Change in the New Year
Okay, friends, let’s talk about the New Year—you know, that magical time when we all decide that this year will be different. We make these beautiful, shiny plans. But I’ve been around long enough to know that for most of us, those well-meaning promises fade into the background of our busy lives by February. Why? […]