It’s a pretty short story…96 days short. Last fall when I turned down two CPO roles at London startups and said yes to Google, I knew it was risky. Risky to go back to big tech, have a smaller remit, and build at a slower pace. But the promise of massive scale and solving a […]
I’ll start with this…I love London! Since I’d been a tourist in London several times, I had an idea of what to expect. From an international environment to an extensive transit system…I knew I’d be able to make my way around. A few things have been pleasant surprises that have made the transition lovely. Ultimately […]
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 […]
As the Van Trapp kids (yes, I know they are Austrian) famously sang, There’s a sad sort of clanging from the clock in the hallAnd the bells in the steeple tooAnd up in the nursery an absurd little birdIs popping out to say “cuckoo” The time for goodbye has come. So I’ll do it 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. […]
A little over 6 weeks ago I left my job at a Berlin startup. Here’s a breakdown of how I’ve spent my inbetween time… Getting a lot of sleep…I had no idea how tired I was Having coffee, lunch, drinks, dinner with people that I like that ask me…focus on “people that I like” Reading…lots […]
Made a playlist called “August Fresh Start” Charged new Tarot Cards Started a new journal (thank you Francesca) Stood outside in the rain (haven’t done that in years!) Made my favorite tea in my favorite tea cup (not sure why it took this day to make that happen…but it did!) Joined a 31 Day Meditation […]
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 […]