Life and leadership lessons often come from the most unexpected places. Lately, I’ve been soaking up wisdom from none other than Ted Lasso. His unyielding optimism, relentless belief in people, and genuine kindness remind me in every episode that leadership isn't just about strategy and … [Read more...]
Navigating Discussion vs Dissent: A Leader’s Perspective
Recently, through experiences I have had in both personal and professional settings, I have noticed and experienced an increasing confusion about the boundaries between open discussion and pure (often hostile) dissent. A few weeks back, I found myself in a conversation about designing and deploying … [Read more...]
My Workday: My Plan, My Boundaries, My Outcomes
Setting the Scene In the hectic and crazy world of a technology startup, managing multiple collaborations and transactions simultaneously can be overwhelming. At one point, I was handling up to ten marquee clients in parallel. The pressure was immense, but I discovered that the key to maintaining … [Read more...]
Book Review: Stop Doing That Sh*t – End Self-Sabotage and Demand Your Life Back by Gary John Bishop
Have you ever wrestled a sofa up your driveway and into your house on your own just because you didn't realize you could ask for help? No? Okay, try this on for size. Have you ever gone into a spiral of doubt and anxiety because life was feeling just too good? What about any time you trip up just … [Read more...]
Intentional Success vs. Accidental Success: Building a Framework for Sustainable Growth
In the realm of business and personal development, the distinction between "accidental success" and "intentional success" is profound. While both can yield impressive outcomes, only intentional success provides a replicable and scalable framework. This article delves into the core differences … [Read more...]
Introducing the Strategic 5-Step Transaction Framework
I am thrilled to introduce the Strategic 5-Step Transaction Framework, a part of the the suite of tools and frameworks that I use for strategic management and leadership development coaching. This is the seventh tool I am releasing as part of my ongoing commitment to openly share resources that can … [Read more...]
Book Review: Unlock Your Potential with “The Practicing Mind” by Thomas M. Sterner
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by performance anxiety, whether at work, school, or even during your leisure activities? Many of us have. It often seems like there's always someone out there who does things a little better, making it hard to feel satisfied with our own achievements. Thomas M. … [Read more...]
The 5 WHY Framework
The Power of Asking Questions: Starting with "Why" Continuuing with my intent to release my frameworks and tools, today I am sharing one of my favorite and most powerful tools, the "5 WHY Coaching Guide".In the realm of strategy and problem-solving, there's one question that holds unparalleled … [Read more...]
Distinguishing Facts from Opinions: A Framework for Informed Sense-Making
In my journey as a content writer and leadership coach, I've often pondered the critical distinction between facts and opinions. This distinction is foundational to professional development, decision-making, and sense-making. Today, I'd like to share a comprehensive framework that helps … [Read more...]
The Art and Value of Debriefing: Turning Missteps into Milestones
In my journey as a professional development and leadership coach, I've come to appreciate the profound importance of debriefing bad decisions. The purpose of a debrief is not to blame and shame; it’s to foster growth and change. Failure, often perceived as a setback, is, in reality, an invitation to … [Read more...]
Introducing the Coaching Continuum Framework: A Holistic Approach to Personal and Professional Growth
I am thrilled to share another core coaching tool that I have developed for my coaching engagements and that I am happy to release under the CC BY-NC license. The Coaching Continuum framework, which integrates heartset, mindset, skillset, toolset, and dataset, is a powerful tool that I designed … [Read more...]
Feeling Undervalued? You Might Be in the Wrong Place
"A bottle of water can cost 50¢ at a supermarket, $2 at a gym, $3 at a movie theatre, and $6 on an airplane.The only thing that changes its worth is the “location” and the “appreciation of its value”. So the next time you feel like you're not being properly valued, you might just be in the wrong … [Read more...]
Rethinking Business Growth: Why Scale Isn’t Always the Answer
In the world of business, the drive for scale is relentless—but is it always necessary? When asked for advice on growth strategies, my first question often involves taking a conscious step back: "Why scale now, if at all?" In these situations, the simplest questions are often the most … [Read more...]
🌟 Leadership from within: My strong belief that the future leaders of our organizations already work with us 🌟
After 20+ years of working in multiple domains, in multiple leadership roles, one truth continues to resonate strongly with me – the seeds of our future leadership flourish within our organization's fertile soil. Our future leaders aren't elusive talents to be hunted externally, they're already … [Read more...]
Building a High-Performing Team: The Subtle Art of Unlocking Potential
It’s easy to talk about high-performing teams. Everyone wants one. Every organization claims to be building one. But when you dig beneath the surface, you quickly realize that few have truly cracked the code. The problem isn’t the ambition - it’s the approach. Too often, the conversation about … [Read more...]