Work does not need to be separate from enjoyment to be professional. Building friendships and creating moments of connection at work improves collaboration, communication, and retention. Drawing from Bonnie Hammer’s pers...

Ever spend 20 minutes rewriting a Slack message… and then ignore the bigger conversation you’ve been avoiding for weeks?

Women have been told for decades that “you can have it all.” This idea sounds empowering until real life steps in with kids, careers, relationships, bills, sleep, and the occasional science project due at 8 AM. In this p...

This post explores the second lie from Bonnie Hammer’s 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work: that “you are owed professional worth just for showing up.” You’re not. You’re born with personal worth — that’s unconditional — but ...

Stress that keeps you up at night isn’t just frustrating, it’s a signal. Whether you're a hyper-achiever, people-pleaser, or avoider, stress builds when your inner critic runs unchecked. In this post, I share a personal ...

Ever catch yourself muttering, “I’m too busy to do that,” when someone suggests yoga, journaling, or finally using that PTO you’ve hoarded like a troll guarding a bridge? Yeah, same. But what if that busyness isn’t your ...

A Closer Look at Job Dissatisfaction

I love emerging leaders. I love talking to them, coaching them, leading them, and fostering their career. Basically, I love everything about them. Why, you ask?

I have too many plates spinning. You know what I am talking about right? That guy who would be on talk or variety shows spinning plates on sticks and you would hold your breath waiting for one to drop. It rarely did.

I was sitting in bed last night and a phrase my BF said triggered a thought about the 1979 Enjoli commercial. "I can bring home the bacon, fry it up in a pan, and never let you forget you're a man". At one point the comm...

Have you ever said to yourself that you need to find a new job because this job doesn’t support your need for a better work / life balance?

Are you unhappy in your job, but too drained to find the time to look for something new? Dealing with burnout while trying to consider a job change is all too common. When you're already overworked and a bit depressed, j...

No. This isn't a blog post about grouchy old men or fertilizer. It's about being a high-achiever and yet still setting boundaries.