The KYP Blog

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...

Our culture wants us to define ourselves with a title. I don’t know about you, but I am so much more than a title. Growing up and into my early adulthood, I did not know how to capture what I wanted to do for work. Upon any graduation or next step, I dreaded the...

When people ask me how I became a career and leadership coach, I tend to answer by saying, "through dumb luck and happenstance". Don’t misunderstand me, it has also taken a lot of hard work, sacrifice, loss, introspection, and overcoming my sometimes crippling...