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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. […]

Bloom Where You Are: The Reengagement Opportunity That Starts Right Now

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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.

From Transactional to Transformational: Rethinking the Future of Work

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Imagine the thrill of a rocket launch — the precise countdown, the roar of engines, and the liftoff that defies gravity. I had the privilege of witnessing this magic firsthand at a SpaceX launch at Kennedy Space Center. Each stage of the countdown had its purpose. This process mirrors my Activate the Awesome™ framework, each step preparing us to launch into our…

Activate Your Awesome: The Life-Changing Lessons from SpaceX

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Election time is here, and with it comes the electric energy of people assessing candidates, policies, and possibilities. Voting is more than a choice; it’s an act of belief and hope in what’s possible. Many of you have already activated the “A.W.E.” in Activate the Awesome by voting—Assessing, Waking up to your values, and Engaging…

Activate the S.O.M.E of Awesome: Why Election Time Calls for Strength, Momentum, and Optimism

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