Ever been at a buffet line and filled your plate so full… you didn’t have space for dessert? That’s exactly what happens to most professionals when they try to lead or navigate change (or anything else). Last week’s Thrive Through Change panel was full...
When I first started working with one client, they were in a season I often describe as “life getting lifey.” They were used to being the one who could handle anything. Always organized. Always on top of it all. But now? They were overwhelmed. They were...
I spent a lovely weekend getting a glimpse into how the other half lives, which naturally sparked a lively conversation about that age-old question: Can money actually buy happiness? You’ve probably heard about that well-known study suggesting happiness...
We’ve all been there. You’re frustrated, uninspired, and everything at work feels... stuck. Your first thought? Maybe it’s time to quit. Sometimes, that is the right answer. But more often than not, my clients realize the problem isn’t just the...
You’ve probably heard me say it before: relationships matter. (They’re one of the three pillars of my Career Control System—right up there with Clarity and Productivity.) No matter what your goals are at work—whether it's getting ahead, switching...
Success doesn’t always mean climbing the ladder. Sure, a lot of the people I work with are focused on getting ahead, gaining recognition, and moving up. But that’s not everyone. A lot of folks I talk to aren’t chasing the next big...
I was deep in one of the most painful projects of my career. My parents were in town, ready to take me to a restaurant I’d been dying to try. They came to my office to pick me up—right as something went wrong. I knew immediately: I couldn’t go One thing after...
When my client’s new manager came in with big ideas about evolving the department, it meant exciting opportunities—but also new responsibilities outside their current skill set. Suddenly, they were facing three big challenges: 🚩 How do you identify gaps and...
New job? Maybe. I started with a new client and they noted that as they were thinking about starting a family maybe other job options might have more balance. They had done what a lot of my clients had done: focus on their job and work harder to succeed. And...
One of the reasons I wanted to do last week's panel on personal brand is that while it can make a huge impact, you can actually make some easy changes once you start to think about it. And yes, you can also make it hard, but that's not what we're about. So, I...