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!
LinkedIn “Open to Work” Gets Mixed Reviews
Fast Company recently published an article this spring on the LinkedIn “open to work” badge. The content provides the pros and cons of using the badge on your profile. And, if you choose to use it should you use it for everyone or just recruiters? There are obvious...
Lessons on Transitions
With football season in full swing, I was reminded of an interview with Drew Brees. He was on the news back in the spring. Talking about his transition to a post-football life. I was particularly drawn to one quote: “My priorities are shifting from success to...
Identity: Think. Speak. Do.
There is a great Jane Austin quote that speaks to our identity: “It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.” – Jane Austin Recently, I heard someone adding the idea of joining as a dimension of “doing”. Join a group with similar interests –...
What is Wealth?
There was a quote by James Clear that got me thinking: “There are 4 types of wealth: Financial Wealth (money) Social Wealth (status) Time Wealth (freedom) Physical Wealth (health) Be wary of jobs that lure you in with 1 and 2 but rob you of 3 and 4.” - James Clear We...
PodList & Summary – 9.14.24
Welcome to the Saturday recap. Enjoy! Personal Development This week, the posts cover career stories, insights, and titles. There is also a post on imposter syndrome and how we need bravery and courage to avoid regret. Career Stories. The first post of the week...
Bravery Overcomes Regret
In an episode of Self-Improvement Daily, the 2-minute episode covered this quote: “If courage is taking action despite fear, then bravery is the solution to regret.” – Brian Ford The idea of bravery being a solution to regret resonated with me. In particular, I...
What Type of Imposter?
We’ve likely all heard about (and felt) imposter syndrome. These are the times we compare ourselves to others and feel inadequate. The formal definition is “the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a...
Career Insight Chart
Discovering the jobs that are right for us is a career endeavor. We start in entry level positions. Move laterally in different types of roles. Promotions happen. Along the way, our responsibilities change. Each role brings things we enjoy doing and things we wish we...
Renting Our Titles
I saw a LinkedIn post that referenced a quote by Thasunda Brown Ducket, President & CEO of TIAA. “What I know today, as a leader, is that I rent my title, but I own my character,” - Thasunda Brown Ducket. There is so much impact in this statement. Our titles are...
Career Stories
I was in a group where we were talking about interviews. These could be formal job interviews, a “coffee chat” at a townhall meeting, a podcast interview, a segment on the local news, a conference panel, and more. We discussed how the stress of the moment can make...
PodList & Summary – 9.7.24
Welcome to the Saturday recap. Enjoy! Personal Development This week, the posts start with a discussion about sustainable careers. From there, the theme centers around our identity and the special sauce we each bring into the world. Creating a Sustainable...
Special Sauce
We each have a special sauce. The things that make our blend of humanness unique from anyone else. The way we manage our time. The value we bring to a project. The goals we have in life. The approach we take to building relationships. The list goes on and on. Knowing...
Insight From Childhood
One of my favorite childhood pastimes - logic puzzles! Sometimes it’s hard to look at our life and understand approaches, passions, and tendencies. Instead of focusing on the here and now, another technique is to look back at our childhood. Our first 20 years are...
Unveiling Hidden Talents
Our resume. Our LinkedIn profile. These are the gateways to highlighting our skills and experiences. However, what about the talents that don't neatly fit into bullet points or job titles? These hidden gems can significantly enhance our professional profile. Set...
Finding Our Identity
You may have heard of the book The Good Enough Job. Written by Simone Stolozoff the book pushes us to consider embracing a job that we find fulfilling and that fits into the rest of the life we want to lead. Sometimes this might mean moving down the ladder in our...