The KYP Blog

For those of you wondering… Yes, my mother named me after her favorite book/movie Pollyanna.  For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, this 1960’s film featuring Haley Mills shares the story of an orphaned girl who moves in with her aunt. Her...

I have wanted to be in charge since the day I was born. It’s true. Just ask my poor older brothers who had to put up with taking direction from a toddler. (Let's just say not much has changed.) There is something innately embedded within me that just comes alive in...

I had a client once who was an incredibly hardworking and highly intelligent Certified Public Accountant (CPA). She had spent several years using her strengths and educational background in a fast-paced environment where she played a significant role in the...

Eight years ago, I was a senior in high school with my sights set on college. It seemed as if everyone and their mother (literally) were asking me the same BIG question, “What do you want to do after high school?” Without hesitation I would answer, “I’m going to...

I don’t sleep well. I haven’t in years. The minute my head hits the pillow, my brain decides it’s time to party. The other night, despite my best efforts, I let self-doubt creep into my thoughts and steal a good night’s sleep.  The thing about self-doubt is that it...

“I don’t want to be put into a box.” “I already took that test online.” “I feel like I know myself.” As career and educational consultants, we utilize assessments regularly and sometimes hear statements like these. Contrary to what one might think, we also...

Hiking the mountains of Sapa I’ve always been drawn to the outdoors and the connection it provides between myself and creation. As someone who also loves movement, I’ve been fortunate to experience some substantial hikes over the years. The most intense ones were...

I loved doing jigsaw puzzles when I was little. I still do actually, but I rarely create time for them these days. The final product was rewarding, but the process was more enjoyable for me... finding a strategy for how to begin, then feeling the satisfaction of...

Human beings are wired for connection. It’s in our DNA. While it can come from a variety of places, its presence is a key element to what allows a person to survive and flourish. A critical aspect of someone’s relational connection to others is feeling known....

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a relationally-driven person. Even when I was young, I felt the most alive when I was active (playing just about any sport or exploring outside) and connecting with others. It’s just how I was made. This combination led me...