The Intersection
The way we work, grow, and succeed is changing. I’m here to explore what that means for you and your company. This blog is a collection of insights, strategies, and reflections designed to help individuals take ownership of their career and life and help companies create a space where team members thrive.
I pull from books, podcasts, research, and personal experiences to uncover practical ways to stabilize, grow, and thrive in today’s evolving world. If you’re looking to create a stronger, more sustainable foundation for your career or the company you are part of, this is the place.
Let’s build something great—together!
Clean For
We spend countless hours cleaning up after. This can apply to so many things: Cleaning up after dinner. After a party. After a busy week. Even electronic cleanup. After a big project. After a day off. Flip the Script What if we thought about this differently. Instead...
Our Energy Enters First
When we enter a room, our energy enters first. People can tell our mood. From our body movements. The first words we speak. Or don’t speak. Our mood can set the tone for their mood. They may mirror our energy and emotion. They may come in strong with the opposite...
Why Do You Want the Job?
When we are considering another job, there may be a lot on our mind. We may want a promotion. A higher salary. A change. All these things could be great. And they will feel great when they happen. We are picked. We are in a better financial situation. Learning new...
When the Me-Suite Learns
A follow-up to: Our Me-Suite: The C-Suite Inside Us If you read last week’s post, you’ve already met your Me-Suite. The internal executives that help you lead your life with intention. But what happens when you’re learning something new? When you’re trying a new tool,...
Why Every Professional Needs a Personal User Manual
We’ve all taken time to figure someone out. How they prefer to work. What motivates them. What shuts them down. And we’ve all had moments where we wished people just came with instructions. Turns out, they can. A Personal User Manual is a simple, one-page guide to...
Weekly Summary – 7.18.26
Summer Play As we are hitting the height of summer here in Michigan, I want to give you a different kind of professional “boost” today. Let’s talk about play. Often our most creative work ideas come when we aren’t actually working. We think about problems through a...
Catching Fireflies
I saw an article the other day that mentioned, "Firefly tourism is booming." My first thought was, "Is that really a thing?" Then my mind wandered to still summer nights. Chasing fireflies in the backyard. Catching them in a jar. Watching them glow. Magic. As we head...
The Emotional Side of Job Loss
When you lose a job, it doesn’t just affect our calendar or our paycheck. It affects our emotions. Our mindset. And our sense of self. Some days, it feels like a tidal wave. Other days, just a low hum in the background. We start to wonder if this is normal. The...
Emotions vs. State of Mind
Ever feel off, but can’t quite explain why? You might be trying to name an emotion when you’re experiencing a shift in your state of mind. Or vice versa. Here’s a simple way to understand the difference: Emotions are the Actors. They come on stage, perform their...
Professional Photo Tips
For some of us, just the title of this post will have us running. The last thing we want is photos of ourselves. Yet we need good, professional photos. Headshots for LinkedIn, a bio, or the internal org charts. Images taken when you are speaking, working, and going...
Personal Development Journey
Do you feel like you are living your best life? 12 years ago, I didn’t. My kids were getting older. Time was opening up. Yet, I was so used to being busy, all I felt was a void. There is comfort in busy-ness. For many, including myself, it came from doing things for...
Weekly Summary – 7.11.26
Rethinking “Finding Your Passion” There has always been a debate about “finding your passion” in your work. I resonated with a perspective from Emily Durham that is summarized in this short clip. She suggests that the three core elements to determining a great job is...
Fika – A Swedish Tradition
The idea of an afternoon coffee break is likely not on the list for most of us. At best we fill our coffee cup as we rush between meetings. However, in Sweden, the afternoon break is special. What is Fika? Fika is a Swedish cultural ritual that translates to "having a...
Are You Stuck or Stagnant?
Both stuck and stagnant imply that we aren’t moving. We lack progress and momentum. This can happen in any part of our lives at any time. Stuck often implies that there is an obstacle in the way. Preventing our movement. Stagnant implies a longer and more pervasive...
The MeEO Growth Equation
Previously, I posted about the first phase of becoming a Me-EO. This first phase was all about becoming SAVVY about ourselves and our future vision. The second phase of a Me-EO life involves moving from vision to action. The acronym for this phase is GROWTH. I chose...