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!
Busy Box at Work
Yes, this title seems counterintuitive. We are already busy at work… Why do we need a “busy box”? I heard an episode of Before Breakfast where they were talking about a busy box for adults. For children, the box has interesting items to keep them occupied…. hence...
10 Ways to Kick Start Your Idea Machine
Some days feel full of ideas. Others feel empty. Uninspired. So, how can we kick start our idea machine? Here are 10 ideas. 10 Ideas to Kick Start Ideas Change Inputs: Inspiration in = ideas out. Read, watch, or listen to something completely different from our normal...
Beauty in the Shadows
I’ve always been the one who can’t watch a scary movie. They give me nightmares. I’m not a fan of the dark. Darkness and shadows scare me. I imagine what might be lurking. Yet, last week, I had a realization. I also love the beauty in darkness and what is hidden in...
Career Autonomy
When having conversations with others about careers, I often hear people feel “stuck”. The reasons vary greatly and still end in the same place. Stuck. When we feel stuck, we don’t see hope and possibility. We forget we have autonomy around our career. As a reminder:...
Layoff Anxiety
Clarity Capital research indicates 1 in 3 Americans have layoff anxiety. The fear that our job is going to disappear. Nearly 50% of us have less than 3 months of money on hand to get buy. And confidence in finding a job quickly is on the decline. With the current...
Weekly Summary – 8.9.25
Welcome to the Saturday Summary. What I’ve Written – Blog Summary This week is focused on how to take control of your career, personal brand, and discretionary time. We can easily fall victim to others controlling our life instead of leaning in and applying some...
Discretionary Time
Do you have discretionary time? Not in the HR “time off” kind of way. The kind of time when you have autonomy to do what you want. No work deliverables you must do. No laundry. No running errands. You could choose to do those things. Or you could choose to do...
Find Your Brand Coolors
No. That’s not a typo. With all the AI specialties popping up, I was introduced to this one: Coolors.co A site focused on helping us discover color palettes. Looking to define your personal brand? Create a cohesive look for your next campaign? Start a business on a...
What Job Does Your Company Do For You?
We often think about the job we do for our company. Yet, we don’t think about the question in reverse. What does our company do for us? What is the job of the company in our life? Many might wonder why we should think about these questions. My Perspective I have been...
MeEO Client Personas
When leading our career like a MeEO, connections and clients rise in importance. Those within a corporate structure and those working outside can both benefit. We all have customers/clients no matter what our job is. “Customers” of our work internally can be our boss,...
The Hidden Power of Personal and Team Brands
We spend a lot of time talking about brands. Customer brands, employer brands, and the messages we put out into the world. I see a missing piece in most conversations. A hidden force that shapes how brands are perceived. The force is the personal brands of your...
Weekly Summary – 8.2.25
Welcome to the Saturday Summary. What I’ve Written – Blog Summary This week, the first three posts focus on building our personal network as part of our personal branding ecosystem. Building a Network. This post provides 10 ideas to support you as you continue...
How Diverse is Your Network?
Some are natural born networkers. Others must work at it. Because we aren’t trained to network, many are uncomfortable and hesitant. They are turned off by those they see “shmoozing”. One mistake I see people make is having an insular network. I see it AND I...
Networking is Like Relationship Marketing
I’ve spent most of my career in Relationship Marketing – digital, social, and CRM. The goal of this discipline is to continue to deepen relationships with customers. I believe there are three primary phases of the process: Initiate, nurture, and deepen. Relationships...
Building a Network
The word networking can cause delight or dread depending on the person. Some love connecting with other people. Others get nervous and would like to avoid it at all costs. Yet, connections are important. They provide an opportunity to support one another on our...