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! 

Are You Building a Garden

I recently read an article titled "Stop Hiring Trophy Collectors -- Start Hiring Gardeners”. This was right on the heels of reading the book What’s the Point? In both cases the focus is where we put our career energy. The article highlights that trophy collectors...
Book Review – The Paper Solution

Book Review – The Paper Solution

Photo Credit - Lori Sullivan Photography I have listened to Lisa Woodruff's podcast Organize 365 for the last several years and was excited to pick up The Paper Solution when it was released. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who feels like they have...

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Working ON Your Life vs. IN Your Life

Working ON Your Life vs. IN Your Life

Photo Credit - Lori Sullivan Photography Years ago, the concept of working on your business vs. in your business got a lot of attention and discussion. The concept was that we are all so busy working "in" the business that we don't spend enough time working "on" the...

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Photo Journaling – Life in Pictures

Photo Journaling – Life in Pictures

Several years ago, I joined an online group who took a picture a day. I was taking classes to get my Photography Certificate and I thought that committing to taking a photo a day would help me work on my skills. While the daily practice has definitely got me to try...

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Everyday Rituals

Everyday Rituals

The other day, I was listening to an episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast where they were discussing everyday rituals. I've read a number of books and articles on the idea of this rituals and this podcast triggered me to write a post and spend time thinking about...

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Free Time – Lean In or Lean Back?

Free Time – Lean In or Lean Back?

Image courtesy of Lori Sullivan Photography I've been thinking a lot in the last several months about time and how we choose to spend it. As the pandemic hit, many of us realized we had extra time on our hands - no commutes, restaurants closed, limited shopping in...

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Investing in Yourself

Investing in Yourself

Over the years, I’ve been taught to put away a percent of your salary to “Invest in your future”.  I started my first post-college job back in 1991 and I started saving 6-10% of my income.  I was investing in the future.  When I got married, we both...

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Lessons from a Squirrel

Lessons from a Squirrel

Today, a squirrel was out on our birdfeeder – the tricky one that is supposed to keep squirrels away. This squirrel clearly did not have any clue that he wasn’t supposed to be able to eat the food from this feeder.  He balanced, he hung down by his feet, he...

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iPhone Photo Editing Tip – Use the Wand

iPhone Photo Editing Tip – Use the Wand

I love looking at photographs others post online! It makes me feel closer to friends and family that I don't see on a regular basis. I watch vacations, children growing up, and lots of life milestones. When I see an image that could go from "nice" to "awesome", I feel...

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