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!
A Personal Retreat
Life moves so fast we can easily get caught up in the whirlwind of responsibilities. The thing that is often neglected is essential to our well-being: taking time for ourselves. While we can take short moments for a walk or meditation, another option to consider is a...
National Relaxation Day
Today, August 15th is National Relaxation Day. This day promotes stress relief through relaxation techniques. Living without stress leads to a clearer and calmer mind. The benefits of a calm mind include increased creativity, better concentration, and overall...
Slowing Down to Speed Up
When a new project comes up, the natural response is to dive right in and start to get things done. However, taking a little time to plan the activity can save time and lead to greater success. There are several reasons why planning sets us on a better path:...
PodList & Weekly Summary – 8.12.23
Welcome to the Saturday post. This is where I summarize podcasts that inspired me throughout the week and give a quick recap of what was covered on both blogs. Enjoy! PodList This week, there are four podcasts that stood out to me. Topics include setting...
Gifts and Goals
When out walking, I take notes and capture thoughts on my phone. When at my desk, thoughts are captured in a notebook. Typically, the notes reference a source or say “idea” if the thought is a new one of mine. Lots of the notes become blog posts. Today, there was a...
Output vs. Input
When we think about our work, there are times for input and times for output. The input moments are the times when you are taking in information. This could be doing research for a project, attending meetings, coordinating with others, or reading a book or...
What is FOBO?
We’ve all heard of FOMO or the fear of missing out. Recently, I heard “FOBO” and wondered “what’s that?!”. The description was that FOBO is the Fear Of a Better Option. This is when we avoid deciding or doing something. We are afraid if we commit a different, better...
National Book Lovers Day
Tomorrow, August 9th, is book lovers day. Today’s post provides a little time to inspire and plan what you might do to celebrate. This is a perfect day to find a few minutes and tuck into your favorite reading spot. You could read by yourself or with someone else. If...
Intentional Space
Our days are full of schedules and to do lists. We have them in both our work and personal life. Days are spent transitioning between the schedules and lists. When we do have a minute to take a breath, we often fill the time with a screen of some type. This was...
PodList and Weekly Summary – 8.5.23
Welcome to the Saturday post. This is where I summarize podcasts that inspired me throughout the week and give a quick recap of what was covered on both blogs. Enjoy! PodList This week, I connected with fewer podcasts that felt right to mention here. Below are...
Personal Board of Directors
Companies have a board of directors. The group provides high-level guidance on business strategy and performance. Board members offer an outside perspective and have different areas of expertise. What if we had the same for our career development? A group...
Career Coach Considerations
A career coach is often only discussed as someone is well into their career. The concept of having a coach is foreign to many. Common questions include: What is the role of a coach? How is this different from a mentor? And how much does it cost? There are many...
Seeking Career Advice
When we look for advice on our career, there are a lot of options. You can seek advice from books, 1on1 with others, and even within groups. Some options are free, while others take an investment. With each alternative, there is preparation needed. The...
Work Portfolios
When we hear the word portfolio, our minds typically go to a creative portfolio. This is where a designer, copywriter, photographer, or other creative can highlight their work. Why isn’t this practice present for knowledge workers in other disciplines?...
Thought Leadership Alternatives
The concept of thought leadership has been on my mind lately. The dictionary definition of a thought leader is “a person whose views are taken to be authoritative and influential. Some articles suggest that thought leaders have a following while “regular”...