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!
Manual of Calm
Busy season coming up? Overwhelm on the horizon? Often, we can look at the calendar and know that we have an extremely busy week or month ahead. Going into these busy seasons with a plan can make all the difference. This plan is a little different than the...
National Clean Up Your Room Day
Today, May 10th is National Clean Up Your Room Day. This is a perfect opportunity to take a few minutes and clean the spaces where you spend your time working. Removing clutter often creates the space needed to think more clearly and creatively. You can...
Habits, Routines, and Rituals
Habits, routines, and rituals are all frequently written about and discussed. Sometimes they are interchanged in conversation, and many don’t understand the difference. As I have spent years working on routines and habits, I’ve had question like: Do...
What Got Us Here, Won’t Get Us There
In 2007, Marshall Goldsmith wrote a book titled What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: How Successful People Become Even More Successful. I read the book years ago when making a career transition and would recommend for others to help reframe your approach in a...
PodList & Weekly Summary – 5.6.23
Welcome to the Saturday PodList. This is the weekly post where I summarize several podcasts that inspired me throughout the week and give a quick recap of what was covered on the blog. Enjoy! PodList This week, three podcasts make the list. The first two are short –...
Laugh a Little
We take our work and our lives quite seriously. Can you remember the last time you laughed? I mean really took a break and laughed. Today is National Cartoonist Day This might be the perfect day to take a break, remember cartoons you love, and look them up for a fun...
Stop, Drop, and Roll
We are taught at a very young age the fire safety technique of stop, drop, and roll. This process is the best method to attempt to put out fire on clothing. The process is simple and clear. You STOP. You DROP to the ground. You ROLL on the ground to put...
Proudly Wear Different Shoes
You know the moment. You arrive at your destination only to realize you have two different shoes on. This is what you get for dressing in the dim light of the morning. Now you need to decide if you go home to make a change or just face the day proudly. Today, May 3rd,...
The Tricky Move to Manager
I read a Fast Company article called “These are the 4 Key Skills New Managers Need to Develop Most”. The four skills introduced are openness to learning, empathy, giving feedback, and handling pushback. The article suggests that these skills can be developed before...
Time Perceptions
Time is finite and we all know that we can’t stop the clock or turn back time. However, we can start to influence how we perceive the time we have. Time Abundance vs. Time Scarcity When we have a lot to do, we focus on not having enough time. Each day...
Weekly PodList and Blog Recap – 4.29.23
Welcome to the Saturday PodList. This is the weekly post where I summarize several podcasts that inspired me throughout the week and give a quick recap of what was covered on the blog. Enjoy! PodList This week, four podcasts make the list. The first three are short (8...
Understanding Your Motivation
The last two days, we have covered time and strengths as two self-awareness areas to help achieve our goals. Today, we are going to cover the third (and final) area - motivation. The three assessments below can help us understand projects that get us excited to wake...
Understanding Your Strengths
Understanding your strengths can be a great way to support you in achieving goals. There are advantages to all the self-assessment resources out there. Today, I want to focus on one of those alternatives - CliftonStrengths. Below is an overview of the assessment and...
Do You Have Time & Space?
Before setting out to check items off your career bucket list, understanding time and energy can help develop plans. The first step is to understand where your time is currently going. Spend a few days tracking what you do in 1/2 hour increments. After a couple days,...
Begin with Self-Awareness
Yesterday, the blog focused on a career bucket list. Our lists were likely full of all kinds of dreams. Creating an innovative approach to your work. Taking on a special project. Speaking at a prominent event. Achieving a promotion. Better work life integration....