
The Blog
My goal is to write things to inspire you, challenge you, and help you become the best human and leader you can be
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When is the last time you gave yourself empathy?
We learn so much about giving empathy to others, and we know how important that is. But what about ourselves?
The mindset shift that saves me when things go wrong
After a decade of traveling for my work, I’ve learned that getting upset at a situation that’s out of my control is pointless.
How I got over the fear of following up
I realized that my fears and insecurities around following up were keeping us stuck.
The skill that makes or breaks customer service
When it’s missing, it’s often the reason why a customer describes their experience as a terrible one.
How my definition of success has changed over the last 18 years
My entrepreneurial anniversary always inspires me to reflect on my journey.
Speaking up for small needs helps us speak up for big ones
Instead of spitting out my usual reply, I took a moment to actually consider her question and my answer to it.
The mindset that actually makes Mondays easier
Have you ever found yourself thinking you should get something done today so that the next work day is easier?
Confession: I used ChatGPT
You might be thinking, “Big deal.” But it is a big deal to me . . . because of my stance on AI.
I’m challenging myself to be kind out loud
Have you ever had a kind thought about someone but kept it to yourself? I’m so guilty of this.
When someone pushes back on your no
It can cause you to doubt yourself, question if you made the right decision, and worry about jeopardizing your relationship with that person.
The power of small steps
Nothing has taught me more about the power of taking one step at a time than training for my first race.
Learning to embrace my creative process
If you’ve ever worked in a way that doesn’t come naturally to you, you know that it can feel hard.
THE COURAGE IT TAKES TO GROW
I was so nervous about going to an event centered on growth, and yet, I lead sessions like this for a living. It was a good reminder of what it feels like to be on the other side.
THE POWER OF A LUNCH BREAK
I’m embarrassed to tell you what my lunch “breaks” used to look like (but I will anyway).
The little yeses add up
One of the things I’ve struggled with the most is how to handle small requests that come from people who are not my clients or my team.
The magic of showing up authentically
We worked to pinpoint the one major shift they could each make to unlock their authenticity on stage. And one by one, the magic happened.
Discipline as a form of self-love
Even though I dubbed 2024 my year of self-love, I’m actually loving myself even better in 2025.
How I’m shifting my mindset from scarcity to abundance
The first time, I didn’t want to go because of what it would have taken away from me. But this time, I’m going because of what I will gain.
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