Why Your Strongest Emotions Reveal What You Truly Value
We often think of values as aspirational statements—words we choose to define who we want to be. But in practice, our deepest values often reveal themselves in subtler ways. One of the clearest signals? Our emotional reactions. Recently, I joined a small-group Q&A call on Zoom. The moderator began by setting a clear expectation: everyone […]
Why Moving the Finish Line May Be Holding You Back
Have you ever worked hard toward a big goal — only to immediately set your sights on the next one without pausing to celebrate? You’re not alone. In my From SORE to SOAR program, participants reach out to people who know them well and ask two questions: What is one superpower of mine that you think I […]
The Gap Between Where You Are and Where You Want to Be
I was talking with a client last week — let’s call her Sarah — who’s been stuck in the same role for three years. She’s incredibly talented, gets great reviews, and has a crystal-clear vision of where she wants to go next. She can tell you exactly what VP role she’s targeting and why it […]
Midyear Momentum: 4 Smart Ways to Use the Summer ‘Slowdown’ Strategically
If you’re like many of the leaders I have spoken with recently, your calendar for the next 6 weeks is a bit lighter than usual. July and early August often bring a rare gift in leadership: fewer meetings, slower inbox traffic, and a bit of breathing room. Several leaders I’ve spoken with have used this […]
How Has Your Definition of Success Evolved?
I was chatting with my son the other day about the definition of success. When I was his age, success for me was having graduated college, having gotten a steady job in the discipline I’d studied. But, the reality is, those were not my definitions of success. They were what society, what my family, expected […]
