In the winter of 2017, I moved to Sweden to work for a Swedish company. Every expat experiences culture shock, but my most eye opening moments would come in the summer of 2018 as the team around me began to disappear into what is simply called “Swedish Summer.” As an overworked American, I had never […]
Let’s talk about that moment you look up and realize you might be about halfway through your career. The questions come hard and fast in the days and weeks that follow. For me the questions are tied very tightly to how I am living into my core values and leadership philosophy. I am grateful for […]
Feeling Stuck? Coaching is a powerful tool for getting unstuck because it provides a fresh perspective, encourages self-reflection, and offers actionable steps for moving forward. When you’re feeling stuck, it can be challenging to see your situation clearly, and it can be difficult to know what steps to take to make progress. My role as […]
A few weeks ago I did a series on my Personal Core Values. I use the values of Grace, Joy, Agency, and Belonging to guide my decision make in life. My favorite Principal Engineer asked me if I also have values that I use in a professional setting that help guide me as a leader. […]
I have to admit that when the concept of “Quiet Quitting” hit the mainstream, I considered it a way that younger generations (I’m firmly Gen X) were naming their entitlement. If you’ve not heard this term, first get someone to lift the rock you are living under, and then watch this little clip from TikTok. […]
Know your worth. That’s it. No big speech. Just that…know your worth. Not only your worth in terms of what you can do for your company and teamNot only your worth in terms of what someone is willing to pay youNot only your worth in terms of what you do to sustain and nurture those […]
As my final project for receiving a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership, I had to create some curriculum. I got to decide where to focus my attention and I immediately wanted to focus on the role of storytelling in becoming a great leader. I thought I’d share here what I built and just say that […]
When you feel stuck…Stuck in a projectStuck in a decisionStuck in a situationStuck in the unknownStuck in the known…and can’t figure a way out, may I wholeheartedly suggest stopping to create something else. Don’t keep hammering away at the code or the document or the worry. Take a break. Get some air. And work on […]