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You’ve probably taken a personality test or two. Maybe you’re a High I on the DISC, or your MBTI result came back as ENFP. They gave you a label, a color, a quadrant… and then what? For some, these tools offer insight. A sense of self. Language that helps explain how you operate in the […]

Happy New Year. Truly. Before the responsibilities return and before you begin supporting everyone else, I want to begin with a moment of celebration for YOU. You made it through another year of leading, caring, juggling, and carrying more than most people will ever understand. So, take a breath with me. You deserve this pause. […]

Life is lived forward, understood backward, and this year, as I take a breath and look back, I can feel the fullness of what has been unfolding. Not in the big, loud moments, but in the quiet yeses, the brave decisions, and the steady choosing to step into the work I am called to do. […]

I overheard a conversation the other day that stopped me in my tracks. Someone said, “I’ve got my review tomorrow.” Then came the sigh: “What’s the point, though?” It wasn’t sarcastic. It was honest. Tired. Disconnected. Performance reviews often feel more like a routine than a real conversation. A checklist to survive, not a moment to grow.

Employee engagement isn’t just slipping, it’s slipping through our fingers. According to Gallup’s latest workplace research, nearly 6 in 10 employees are quietly disengaged. Not loud, not dramatic—just slowly fading into autopilot mode. Let’s pause here. What would your organization look like if even half of those employees reignited their spark? What if your team […]

Why Mental Health at Work Matters More Than Ever We spend nearly 90,000 hours at work over a lifetime. That’s one-third of our lives. If we’re not checking in on how people are feeling during those hours, we’re not just missing productivity… we’re missing people. Insights from the 2025 WebMD Health Services Workplace & Employee […]

Economic disruption. Those two words can tighten a stomach faster than a Monday morning inbox. But what if we flipped the script? Instead of seeing uncertainty as a threat, what if we saw it as our moment—the moment—for HR to rise, lead, and activate the awesome within their teams?

I recently read the 2024 State of the Workplace report by TriNet, which analyzes how U.S. small businesses are navigating employee engagement, AI integration, generational shifts, and workplace culture.

The business case for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) is stronger than ever. But let’s be honest—despite significant efforts, many DEIB initiatives fall short of real transformation.

What I do isn’t work—it’s a calling. I have often wanted to quit and run in the opposite direction. But every time I do, another door opens, and I can’t say no. I have to pinch myself about my journey and the awesomeness that has happened—and continues to happen—as a result of this journey. My hope is that by sharing a bit of my story, you’ll be inspired on your journey…