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!
Annual Energy
As we move into a new year, it’s a good time to reflect on our energy cycles. I’ve written about the types of energy we need throughout our day. And created audits to check in with how we are managing that energy. Yet, I have focused less on how our energy flows each...
Weekly Summary – 12.20.25
Last week, we focused on 10 Career Insurance Actions to Protect Your Future. Item #2 on the list was to map your income portfolio. Some of you might have had several income streams you jotted down; while others may have realized that their income is not a portfolio,...
Pay Attention
Since the time changed, it seems so dark in the house. The kitchen in particular has been a problem. I’m constantly turning on all the lights under the cabinets and above the sink. The main six bulbs above the island just weren’t cutting it. It bugged me, but I...
One Page Business Plan
Increasingly, people are starting side hustles. Some may be pursuing a hobby turned income generator. Others may be taking on freelance work as “career insurance”. Still others might be starting a franchise or small business. No matter what your path is, a business...
Priorities
Q4 is strategic planning season. Setting goals and plans for the year ahead. As I think about this, I realize how much this is really about priorities. We took a plan at the beginning of the year and worked to make it come to life. Yet, things happened. The world...
Breaking Good Habits
This time of year, is all about habits. Creating good ones. Breaking bad ones. One thing we don’t talk much about is breaking good habits. Some might look at that statement and think: Why break a good habit? My Perspective We cycle through habits we need when we need...
Creating a Personal Elevator Pitch
We’ve all been told we need an elevator pitch. A confident answer to the question, “So, what do you do?” Most advice turns this into a mini resume. But a personal elevator pitch isn’t about impressing someone. It’s about helping someone understand who you are, how you...
Weekly Summary – 12.13.25
With all the layoffs happening, I wanted this week to focus on what those currently employed could do to provide a little peace of mind preparing for the unexpected. I find it ironic that we insure our cars, our homes, and even our “life”, yet we don’t take actions to...
December Energy
After many years of going to Florida in December, we have moved our annual trip until a bit after the holidays. This means we have an extra week at home in the month of December. Most years, the holiday activities have all been rushed before or after the vacation....
Year End Action – Back Up Your Network
Your network = Your net worth. That quote is often shared. Yet so many people don’t nurture and protect this important asset. Our first connections are easy; we see them often and communicate regularly. Beyond that inner circle, things get murky. We meet people at...
Be the Author of Your Life
Our lives are stories. The stories cover specific events, the flow of our days, and the arcs of the years. We have stories about our family, friends, careers, hobbies, and so much more. What we sometimes forget is that we are the author of those stories. We can steer...
Wrapping the Year at Work
It’s wrapping season. We are wrapping gifts. The vibe is more relaxed. And we are preparing for the year ahead. This got me thinking that the gifts aren’t the only thing being wrapped. We are wrapping up the year. Tying up loose ends for a fresh start in the new year....
10 Career Insurance Actions to Protect Your Future
Life moves fast. Careers move even faster. Reorgs happen. Leaders change. Strategies shift. Layoffs are abundant. Career insurance is the practice of keeping yourself steady no matter what’s happening around you. It’s about being prepared. Confident and in control no...
Weekly Summary – 12.5.25
This week, I’ve seen so many posts about job loss resulting from the Omnicom acquisition of IPG. It’s not as if we haven’t seen layoffs across all kinds of companies and industries. However, I feel another gut punch each time I see the people who have been...
Small Pleasures
This weekend we are hosting an event. The event isn’t exactly ours. It’s one my daughter and son-in-law are having for their friends. Our house just worked out better for the size of the group. They came by last night to set up the tables and get the prep started....