As we stepped into 2026, I shared that my word of the year 'Believe' was tied to a long-term goal I’ve been quietly (and sometimes not so quietly) working toward: building a more portable life—one that allows me to live and work across the globe. In mid-January, I took another step toward that goal with a solo trip to Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. What struck me most wasn’t the travel itself (although it WAS awesome!)—it was what belief actually looked like in practice. Be

As we move into December, the days shorten, the light softens, (for some of us the weather keeps us home) and our pace naturally shifts. This time of year invites something we often resist:   rest . Not the “collapse-on-the-couch” kind of rest (though that has its place!), but   intentional rest —the kind that makes space for reflection, integration, and incubation. Recently, I was moved by a post shared by   Colleen Torell on LinkedIn about taking a conscious pause during a 

This month, I traveled to Switzerland for a retreat—a small but mighty step toward a bigger dream: exploring the digital nomad lifestyle (If you’ve heard me talk about wanting a “semester abroad” like the college students in my life, you know this has been on my mind!). For me, courage doesn’t come in giant leaps. It comes in stacking little steps that build confidence over time. Saying yes to a retreat abroad. Trusting that my business can travel with me. Choosing to pause a

In August I delivered a LinkedIn Lunch & Learn for the Norwich Young Professionals Organization — I enjoyed seeing them get embrace new...

I recently went for a new professional opportunity—and didn’t get it. Oof. I thought I was a strong fit, I got excited, and… I wasn’t...

I was Inspired by Tiffany Shlain’s book 24/6: The Power of Unplugging One Day a Week  and her interview Take Control of the Devices That...

We’ve been doing a lot of hiking lately and really enjoying it. It's great to get outside, exercise out of the gym, see wonderful vistas...

I had a great summer slow down, vacationing with family, relaxing by the pool, taking a few road trips and it wrapped up with a trip to...

My family recently enjoy some time in Rocky Mountain National Park. What a gift we have in our national parks!  We felt that a national...

Summer's here! Slow down with these top reads: career guides, insightful books, and enchanting fiction to inspire and relax by the pool.

When Erin's VP role was cut, she used the Lead Your Career program to strategically regain control and find fulfillment in her career.

Discover how a solopreneur turned a professional setback into a stepping stone with effective prioritization and personal energy rituals.

“I err therefore I am.” - St. Augustine The pace at which we work means we are going to make some mistakes. We don’t proof an email...

You may remember I shared that we made many mistakes on our last road trip. About a quarter into the 19-mile descent from Pike's Peak my...

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The human body is pretty amazing. Not only can most of us choose if, when, where, how, and why to use it, there are systems that...

Watching my gang make their way back to the fall routines, I’m reminded that home isn’t a building, it's an intricate network of...

As a leader, which of your habits yield the greatest productivity and efficiency for you and your organization? In a previous post The...

Are you using tiny habits to help you refocus and concentrate? I’ve been writing about this in recent posts, because habits are powerful....