Inclusivity, Purpose, and Personal Growth in the Workplace
“I feel like I’m just a number, I feel like I’m a cog. I left the big company because I want to work for a small company, because I didn’t want to be a cog.” This is the language we’ve grown up in, the cultural language that comes out of the Industrial Revolution, where we…
Read MoreWhat is your Zone of Genius?
What is your Zone of Genius? Everyone has one. Zone of Genius is one of four zones of being. Discover your Zone of Genius now. Determining your Zone of Genius involves self-awareness and reflection. You may not know what your genius is or you may know already. First an overview of the four Zones of…
Read MoreYou Are Not a Fraud – Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Do you ever feel like a fraud? Wondering if people will find out that you’ve been faking it this whole time? Have you had the thought…I’m not qualified to actually do this job or the position I have? This is Imposter Syndrome. Imposter Syndrome is when you believe you are not as competent as…
Read MoreDrama – The Triangle You Are Stuck In
Many people are stuck in the drama triangle What comes to mind when you think of drama? Is it your favorite movie or tv show (Games of Thrones, Shawshank Redemption, Schindler’s List, The Godfather etc.)? Is it a specific person? Is it over-exaggerated emotions? Is it a verb? While the above can all be types…
Read MoreSurviving the Startup Roller Coaster
They say that the startup game is a roller coaster, and for many, it is one of the most difficult, frightening, stressful roller coasters in the world — I call it bootcamp for the soul. As a founder, an executive, or a leader in a fast-growing company, we can feel very alone in our struggles,…
Read More3 Secrets to Sustainable Change
Learning and personal growth is a favorite hobby of many personally and professionally. We are interested in the process of finding out what part of ourselves is going to shine next. We look at: what can I do differently, better, harder, faster, or more? The secret is that there is a completely different (and easier)…
Read MoreMy Year-End Visioning Routine
Following the steps of my year-end visioning routine can get you set up to kick some major-you-know-what in the new year. I love this part of my yearly routine and I think you will too. Early December is a great time to breathe deep, reflect on the past year, and then intentionally create a Vision…
Read MoreIf you don’t take a break, your body might: How burnout affects your bottom line.
If you don’t take a break, your body might… That’s what happened to me: in graduate school, I was carrying so much stress and dread that my body rebelled against me. You can be as hard-working as you’d like, as dedicated as you can be, but that doesn’t change the truth. Burnout is…
Read MoreRisk & Resilience – A Moment of Reflection
In February, I was a speaker at The Nook’s “Risk & Resilience” event in Sun Valley, Idaho and I wanted to share my personal experience with you: The power of connection began almost the minute I got on the plane headed to gorgeous Sun Valley. It was full of entrepreneurs, founders and seasoned career-executives…
Read MoreTHE NOOK PODCAST: Doing What You were Made For on Purpose
I was recently on The Nook Podcast talking about how to actually do what you were meant to do. I’m not talking stumbling into something that kinda fits. I’m talking, knowing your life goals, knowing your strengths, and actually moving forward to be the person who aligns with those strengths. I’m talking connecting with your…
Read MoreNo One Needs a Coach.
Do you need a coach? Or does your cofounder? Your husband? Your direct report? That guy from your YC class? How do you know who needs one? What would happen if you didn’t get one? I’ve got an opinion on this. No, you do not need a coach. Maybe you’ve been part of a conversation…
Read MoreMotherhood changed my perspective—and elevated my career
Back in January, I wrote about why I was ready to be braver this year. That post was me saying ‘this is going to be a big year for me.’ Ten months later, I can confidently say I was right. I transformed my coaching and consulting company, Kickass Enterprises, and it continues to transform my…
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