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!
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”...
PodList & Summary – Week of 7.29.23
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 five podcasts that stood out to me. There is a mix of personal...
Framing at Work
When we look in the dictionary, the definition of a frame is to “provide structure”. This structure is then applied to many things including artwork, photographs, ideas, presentations, articles, events, and more. In any of these situations the “frame” provides...
Time Confetti
Time confetti is a concept coined by Brigid Schulte in her book Overwhelmed. The term is used to describe all the bits and scraps of time that pull us in lots of directions. As a result, we are rushing from one little thing to the next. When life is full...
Time Windfalls
Time is often associated with words that are used to describe money or financial situations. One example is the concept of time windfalls. Moments when you are time affluent and can spend time on things beyond your day-to-day responsibilities. Research in...
Right Sized Containers
As we think about physical bins and containers for our homes, we look for that perfect size. We want everything to fit. However, if the bin is too large, we still find a way to fill it over time. This perspective can go beyond the physical things we own and apply to...
What is Self-Care?
We have conversations about self-care all the time and things like sleep and exercise are mentioned. Yet, what does self-care really mean? Looking at the definition, self-care involves taking an active role in protecting our well-being and happiness, especially during...
PodList & Summary – 7.22.23
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 is one recommendation with a personal connection and four others that are...
Segmentors vs. Integrators
Word pairs are such a great way to learn more about how we approach the world. They can also help us realize how others may approach the same thing differently. The segmenter vs. integrator pair considers both time and space. SEGMENTOR: A segmentor wants to...