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!
Frustrating Co-Workers
Everyone has them. A person at work that never seems to see the situation the way you do. They rub you the wrong way. Interactions with them are a challenge. Yet, there isn’t an option to avoid them. You may be on a team or project together. They may be your client or...
Don’t Start With a Resume
When we think about looking for a new job, the first thing we often do is freshen up our resume and make sure it’s up to date. We dive into the search and start sending resumes and cover letters to companies that seem of interest. Soon we realize that we want to...
How Will You Be Creative Today?
We are all creative. We look at the world in a unique way and bring our perspective to the world. Some of us may point our creativity at the arts and paint, sing, or dance. Others may point our creativity toward business and create strategies and project plans. Some...
Intentional Communications
I recently read a Fast Company article titled “The 4 Crucial Expectations Gen Z teams have for the Workplace”. For quite some time marketing conversations about Gen Z have focused on how younger buyers have higher expectations for getting information that is...
Weekly PodList and Blog Summary – 5.27.23
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, four podcasts make the list. The last two are interviews with the same...
What Do Others See?
Thinking about several topics – personal branding, intentional connections, career development – a collision happened in my mind. How does our professional brand change as our career evolves? Can we be more intentional about what the long-term imprints look like? Is...
Routines Can Create Ruts
There are so many benefits of routines that help us keep positive habits. Morning routines can ease us into our day. A nighttime routine can do the same to ease into sleep. We add healthy habits to routines like exercise, skin care, brushing our teeth, meditation, and...
Navigating Career Capital
Careers are interesting. There are no roadmaps out there to help you navigate. The process is extremely personal and no one else can define what is best for you in your career journey. Personal branding is an area I’ve spent time learning and...
The Thrill of the Hunt
When was the last time you went on a scavenger hunt? Maybe you collected items on the list all around town. You might have taken photos based on descriptions provided. Possibly your hunt took place at a flea market or a busy downtown. Maybe you had to drive around to...
Celebrate What Makes You Unique
Every day we have a million thoughts running through our head. To do lists. Schedules to follow. Memories of the past. Hopes for the future. In between we assess ourselves and “how we showed up”. Often with a bit of judgement. Today, May 22nd, it’s time to set...
Weekly PodList and Blog Recap – 5.20.23
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, five podcasts make the list. All are relatively short (less than ½ hour). There...
Break Out the Bike
The third Friday in May is National Bike to Work Day. This day encourages us to bike to work and pay attention to the safety of others biking when we are driving. According to Bike Advisor, less than 1% of the population bikes to work. There are a...
What Can We Learn From Our Computer
A few years ago, I read Cal Newport’s book “Deep Work”. One of the techniques he describes is having a shutdown routine. This got me thinking about computer startups and shutdowns. This is the time that the device recalibrates and reboots to ensure...
Explore Your Inner Pack Rat
A pack rat is a rodent who collects things. They tend to accumulate mounds of sticks and debris in their nest hole. They are prone to collect shiny things. The things they collect are often unneeded. Yet, they hold on to them. We are like this too. We may not collect...
When Work Feels Like Middle School
A few weeks ago, I had a thought that work meetings can start to feel like middle school. You go from class to class, on the hour, and when the day ends, the homework begins. Conversations with many adult knowledge workers sound similar. We just...