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!
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...
Grow and Give
Jobs and careers move in cycles. When we start a new role, we are learning a lot about the responsibilities, the organization, the team, and the projects. The job is getting done. However, we are primarily following directions and process. This is the time...
Weekly PodList and Blog Recap – 5.13.23
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 blogs. Enjoy! PodList This week, four podcasts make the list. They range from 7-35...
The Process of Memories
There was an episode of the Organize 365 podcast that mentioned the concept of memory making and memory preserving. The comment was in the context of a lifetime, indicating there are years that are heavy in memory producing (possibly while raising children)....
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...