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.
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Live. Work. Play.
For 15 years, my personal email signature has ended with a simple three-word line: Live. Work. Play. I liked the simplicity. It felt balanced. Me. But recently, I’ve started to wonder if I was missing something deeper. We often treat these as separate parts of life....
Market Research Lessons for Decision Making
Market research isn’t just about numbers, surveys, and focus groups. It’s about understanding human behavior, spotting patterns, and making informed decisions. My background in market research has given me a unique lens. For evaluating situations, reducing...
Manager Challenges Continue
NOTE: The below was written a year ago, but never published. I feel the content is still relevant. Over the last two years, I’ve written about the challenges middle managers face. They are squeezed in the organization between policy and execution. I wrote about this...
Presenting on Camera
Today, there are many occasions where you might be presenting on camera. A work presentation. A guest speaker at an event or conference. An interview. A videotaped podcast. A video recording for your social media or website. The list goes on. In all these situations,...
7-Year Cycles
There’s an idea that life moves in seven-year cycles adding rhythm to our lives. Across history, people have noticed that roughly every seven years, something shifts. Identity. Priorities. Direction. Relationships. Energy. It’s not scientific certainty, but a lens to...
Weekly Summary – 2.14.25
This week, I want to highlight a longer post I wrote considering different types of productivity and contribution to an organization. The article is titled A New Look at Productivity and explores the 4-box below (I love a 4-box!). Most companies reward Efficient...
Making Physical Wellbeing Fun
Yesterday, I did a cartwheel. It wasn’t very good, but there is a story. I was watching a TV show had two adult women skipping. They were laughing and discussing how fun it was to skip when they were young. By the end, they were both winded and happy. They had just...
LinkedIn and Indeed: Which to Use?
When navigating the job market, choosing the right platform can significantly impact your success. LinkedIn and Indeed, each offer unique features to aid your search. Let's explore their differences to help you determine which one to use when. LinkedIn: Your...
What Do You Want to Do?
This is a question we ask ourselves and others all the time. The questions can then lead to more questions. If we want to go out to dinner, we need to decide the type of food. The location. The details set the tone for the night out. Defining the vibe we want to...
How Many “Clients”?
Everyone has clients in their life. These are the people who you are doing work for. In business, your “client” is typically a B2B or B2C customer of your product or service. Yet, many people don’t work directly for that customer. So, our clients are internal people...
A New Look at Productivity
Productivity advice has never been more available. We are surrounded by frameworks designed to help us focus, prioritize, and execute. We are told to clarify what matters most, eliminate distractions, and build better systems. And yet, despite this abundance of...
Weekly Summary – 2.7.26
As we finish this first week of February, many are looking back on New Year goals and aspirations with disappointment. The month didn’t go as planned and goals veered off track. Rather than stepping away from them altogether, I hope these two posts help you get back...
Focus on Whimsy
Whimsy isn’t a word we use often as adults. It can sound frivolous or unnecessary. But whimsy is a choice to introduce lightness in a world that can often feel heavy. Whimsy creates small shift in tone and energy. Providing a spark of delight. The moments can be small...
The 4 A’s Framework
The book Big Trust by Dr. Shadé Zahrai introduces the "Four A’s" framework: Acceptance, Agency, Autonomy, and Adaptability. A description of each is below. Acceptance: Embracing current realities Agency: Recognizing our power to influence Autonomy: Cultivating...
Book Review – Flourish
When coaching, I’m always looking for ways to support people on a journey from struggle to thriving. That lens is what drew me to Flourish: The Art of Building Meaning and Fulfillment by Daniel Coyle. The title alone grabbed my attention. Flourishing feels...