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!
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....
Career Bucket List
It’s National Bucket List Day! The role of the bucket list is to help you get the most out of life. The list contains your hopes, dreams, and aspirations that you want to accomplish before you die. By creating a list, people often start striving to check...
Earth Day Resources & Recommendations
Happy Earth Day! This week, I’m taking a bit of a turn from my weekly "PodList" and highlighting the podcasts, blogs, and books that can help you along your journey to a greener future. One Shade Greener First, I would love it if you would support/follow my One Shade...
Reflection as a Practice
We tend to “reflect” at the end of the year, the end of a big project, or another milestone. What if we made reflection a more regular practice – monthly, weekly, daily? What questions would we ask? My Story For the last 10 years, I’ve had a practice of...
Everyone Has Customers
Today (April 20th) is Get to Know Your Customers Day. This day occurs once a quarter on the third Thursday of each quarter. This is a day when businesses are reminded to reach out to their customers and ask questions. You can find out what they need. Do they...
Careers and the Corporate Ladder
For years, the corporate ladder has been used to describe the climb of an individual’s career. You move from independent worker to supervisor of a small team, to managing larger teams, and finally reaching the “top” of your organization or your area of...
Painting a Career
I came across a quote recently that I really connected with. “Life is like a canvas. It begins blank & every day is like another brush stroke. Make your life a masterpiece.” - Nadhuri This could be a wonderful way to think about a career. Imagine how much could be...