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. Feeling...
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 to...
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...