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 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...
Are Your Goals Process Goals?
When we set goals, measurement often has us thinking about outcomes. We define what we want to achieve. Yet, the what typically doesn’t help us with the how. If we switch our perspective to process goals, we fill in the how. Outcome goals look like this: Write a book....
Starting Over
This January was a bit different for me. During the mid-month, our family took a vacation. We usually take this annual trip in December, so this was new for me. I enjoyed having the time before the holidays at home. However, I didn’t realize the impact of the shift we...
Weekly Summary – 1.31.26
This week, I want to highlight two posts focused on your personal brand. The first is the Personal Brand Positioning Statement. When we think of corporate brands, a positioning statement seems natural. This post explores how the positioning statement can help us get...
Stillness
Stillness is something we may not get much of. A busy life running from one thing to another. Working. Caring for those we love. Doing projects. We rarely see stillness. The moments of quiet. Nothing to be done. Nowhere to be. No distractions. My Perspective These...
Managing Forks in the Road
Throughout our lives, we all face forks in the road. Moments when we have a decision to make. One path vs. another. During these moments, those around us often have opinions. Go this way. It would be awesome. The decision is clear. However, that often isn’t the case....
Managing Change
Change is a word to mark something different. We alter or evolve the current state. Changes can be small like adding a 5-minute habit to our day. Or life-altering like losing a loved one, getting a divorce, or losing a job. These changes can be our choice or the...
3 Pillars of Personal Brand Marketing
A foundation of our personal brand is our unique difference. We spend years working on our strengths, professional history, and goals. The more we work the clearer our unique difference becomes. Yet, we need to ensure others see that difference. Understand why they...