Nobody made me a leader. I just started acting like one.

The Shift That Changes Everything

Having ideas is easy. Committing to one is harder. In this final post of the 10-discipline leadership series, Toby explores Energetic Engagement and the difference between tinkering and truly investing in an idea, goal, ...

Leadership becomes lonely when we believe we have to carry every answer ourselves. While solving problems alone may feel efficient, it often limits team ownership, creativity, and trust. True connection requires vulnerab...

Acceptance is one of the most misunderstood leadership skills. Many leaders think acceptance means giving up, but it actually means seeing reality clearly and responding to it without adding fear, assumptions, or unneces...

A wrong turn on a Hawaiian road reminded me how often we make decisions based on assumptions rather than facts. In leadership, the same thing happens when we react to people, situations, and challenges through the lens o...

I discovered ten core disciplines that shape how leaders think, act, and influence others. From awareness and authenticity to confidence, presence, and energetic engagement, these disciplines develop the inner game of le...

This final installment of the “15 Lies Women Are Told at Work” series explores why “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is one of the most dangerous beliefs in business and leadership. Using examples like Blockbuster, Kodak...

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...

I’ve been there.

Change is hard, even when it is chosen. In this post, I shares personal stories of major life transitions and explore why fear shows up during change. From dealing with self doubt and imposter syndrome to navigating stre...

Spark Your Career Growth with Energy Leadership

Leadership presence doesn’t come from volume, it comes from vibration. Yet many of us have been tricked into thinking that louder means more confident, more in control, more leader-y. I am here to tell you that it's not....

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 ...

Quick judgments and a limited view—fueled by bias—lead us astray. Using a Hawaii driving story, I show how a limited view causes mistakes and missed opportunities. The cure? Curiosity: ask “What else could be true?”, lis...

I've been thinking about writing a blog post for days, maybe even weeks. The topic was clear as I have a list I created at the beginning of the year. The intention was there, but I just haven’t sat down to do it. I was p...

I recently experienced something truly magical: my destination wedding. The love I felt, surrounded by family and friends, was overwhelming in the best way possible. It was more than I could have ever hoped for. This exp...

I came across this view while taking a walk the other day and it struck me. The sun is streaming through this hole in the cloud, casting a beautiful beam of light on the ocean. It's a captivating sight, but it's importan...

Do you have too much to do and not enough time? Could you delegate some of this work and have more time to focus on what is really important?

So I'm sure you're sick of hearing about my “avocado incident”, but I wanted to share how, throughout the day of the incident, my energy level bounced up and down, but highlighted the resilience I've shown in my life.