Influence Without Authority
The frustration of being overlooked is a common experience, especially for women navigating systems that weren’t built with them in mind. Waiting for a formal title or promotion to validate your ideas, or allow you to spark change, is likely a mistake. The power to shift culture and influence decisions doesn’t require authority – it […]
The Critical Shift
Stop Surviving Your Job and Start Thriving We’ve all been there: driving to work, perhaps fantasizing that this is the last day you’ll ever have to make this commute. The feeling is endurance, not excitement. When work becomes about simply surviving, it becomes a profound energy drain that affects more than just your career; it […]
Feedback is a Gift – Even When it Stings
I like to think I see the best in people most of the time. When we clash on a project or have differing opinions, I’m diligent in reframing the situation as an opportunity. – An opportunity to learn from each other. – An opportunity to grow together. – And an opportunity to come to a […]
From Setback To Starting Point: Redefining Failure
My spouse and I recently took a trip to gorgeous Costa Rica, and – true to form – we chose to try our hand at a few adventures. One of his adventures of choice: surf lessons. He went into these lessons with a goal of standing up on the board before we left. Simple and […]