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!
Where and When to Do What Work
Many businesses continue to evolve and learn the new world of hybrid work. Teams have proven for many years that on-site work works. During the pandemic, teams proved all-remote work works. Now, the challenge is to blend the best of the two and achieve...
Are Barnacles Holding You Back?
There was a concept from the book That Will Never Work by Mark Randolph the co-founder and first CEO of Netflix. He incorporated a process in business that he called “scraping the barnacles off the hull. Background For those who aren’t familiar, barnacles are marine...
What is Balance?
As we think about the first quarter of 2023, it’s a great opportunity to reflect and consider what you want to shift for the remainder of the year. Often, when reflecting we consider two categories – work and home. What went well? What could have...
Encourage Writing
Today, April 10th, is National Encourage a Young Writer Day. When we think of writing, all of us may have different types of writing that come to mind. Fiction. Poetry. Journalism. Technical Writing. What may not come to mind is everyday life. We all write every...
Weekly PodList and Blog Recap – 4.8.23
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 one is short (6...
From Want to Will
Yesterday, we covered the shift in language to change things you want to do from verbs to nouns. Instead of “I want to run more” you say, “I am a runner”. The subtle change is to shift your identity into that of a runner which will increase the likelihood that...
Needs vs. Wants
In my post on Saturday, I highlighted a Daily Boost Podcast titled How Bad Do You Want to Live Your Dreams. During this podcast, the host challenges us to think about the things we want in life. Below is the quote that really struck me: “You will always do what you...
Sustainability and Tranquility
I recently read a short article from Luxe Digital focused on the latest luxury trends. Over the years, the definition of luxury has changed. Sometimes the focus has been on products. Other times on experiences. Sometimes the expression was opulent. Other...
Time for Curiosity
Curiosity can seem like an elusive luxury that we can’t fit in to days that are “just too busy”. However, taking the time to be curious at work and at home can make us feel calmer and even make us better at the other aspects of our lives. Curiosity can take on...
Create a “Get a Grip” List
With all the things to be done, life can quickly spiral and feel a bit overwhelming. You look around and your space is a mess, your email is overflowing, and you have nagging items on your “to do” list that have been there for weeks. We are finishing all the...
Weekly PodList and Recap – 4.1.23
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 (6...
15 Minutes Makes a Difference
In early January, I had written a post titled "Start by Starting". The concept was to pick a present moment in time and place AND begin an activity or undertaking. I brought up the dreaded task of cleaning and organizing my basement. My idea was to tackle the project...
Start Your Day with a Pep Talk
As I prepared my coffee this morning, I smiled at the statement inside the cup – “You Grow Girl”. I thought about it and realized that every morning that this mug is in rotation, I smile. The day starts off right. There are two additional mugs...
Self-Care at Work
Self-care is defined as the activities that we do to take care of our mental, emotional, and physical health. Activities often mentioned as self0-care include activities like getting more sleep, exercise, eating well, meditation, and drinking more water. Sometimes,...
The Long Run
When we think about our careers, we often don’t look beyond the next role or promotion we hope to achieve. Exploration of opportunities involves looking at the roles of others in your company or occasionally pursuing LinkedIn to see what interesting roles may be...