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...

Winning is not everything. In fact, chasing it at all costs can lead to stress, burnout, and self doubt. Inspired by Bonnie Hammer’s concept of “winner takes all,” this post challenges the idea that success is about beat...

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

In lie number nine of 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work, Bonnie Hammer challenges the idea that good things come to those who wait. I agree that waiting has limits. Real career growth often requires chutzpah, the courage to...

Imposter syndrome shows up quietly then runs loud. In this post, I explore Lie Number Six from Bonnie Hammer’s book 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work. The lie claims that "fake it til you make" is the answer to self doubt. ...

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 first “lie” from Bonnie Hammer’s book 15 Lies Women Are Told at Work — the idea that you should “follow your dreams.” The truth? The dreams you start with often belong to someone else. As you gain ...

We all have doubts. They sneak in at night, whisper during meetings, and flare up before big opportunities. These doubts aren’t you. They’re your gremlins—protective little voices that try to shield you from failure, rej...

Your job may feel like it is creating stress, and some days you get triggered beyond what you can handle. But you can do something about it without quitting your job or losing your mind.

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 ...

Delegation is a game-changer—but let’s be honest, it’s also really hard. This blog unpacks why delegating is tough (hello, control issues and perfectionism!), how to shift your mindset, and how to improve the outcome aft...

I didn’t think I had imposter syndrome—until SEO exposed my fears. This post shares how I finally confronted what I’d been avoiding, the surprising psychology behind self-doubt, and why progress matters more than perfect...

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...

In the intricate dance of nature, spiders have long been the unsung maestros, orchestrating a delicate balance between hunting, resting, and nurturing their young. Their webs—those shimmering traps glistening in the morn...

A Closer Look at Job Dissatisfaction

In the world of endurance sports, few events hold the allure and challenge of the Ironman Championship. It's a grueling test of human limits, combining a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride, and a 26.2-mile marathon run....

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.