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07/13/2026

When life doesn't go according to plan...
We've all been there.

Sometimes the harder we try.....the less things seem to change.

What if the next step isn't trying harder.....but seeing your choices differently?

Join me for 45 minutes tomorrow at noon for a free webinar and a 4-step framework y ou can use right away.

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07/08/2026

When life doesn't go according to plan...

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07/07/2026

Vacation is supposed to be the place where stress melts away. But after a few travel frustrations, I found myself carrying more tension than I had planned. Instead of feeling present, I was busy trying to untangle logistics and mentally rewrite how I thought the trip should have gone.

Earlier in our stay, Fernando had mentioned that if we needed anything, he would be happy to help.

So, on our last day, I stopped by the lobby to finalize a few plans. What I expected was assistance. What I received was something much more meaningful.

Fernando patiently helped us sort through every detail, but somewhere in the middle of that conversation, we stopped talking about reservations and started talking about people.

About how the people we care about sometimes disappoint us.

About how expectations can leave us frustrated.

About how every day gives us another opportunity to choose who we want to be, regardless of what others do.

We talked about kindness. Empathy. Grace. And the quiet power of ordinary interactions.

It reminded me that some of the most meaningful moments while traveling aren’t found on an excursion or in a beautiful destination.

They’re found in unexpected conversations with someone who chooses to make another person’s day just a little better.

Fernando probably saw it as simply doing his job. I experienced it as being reminded of the kind of human I want to be.

Because we rarely remember every itinerary, every meal, or every inconvenience. But we almost always remember how someone made us feel.

🏖️ You can find Fernando at the Zoëtry Casa del Mar Los Cabos.

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06/24/2026

The middle of the week is often a “reality check” for many people.

The truth settles in: the environment didn’t shift, the workload didn’t lighten…but something else can.

People start to realize...

06/11/2026

Most people underestimate how much influence they actually have.

When you shift from reacting to initiating, everything changes.

Where in your work are you ready to move from passive to powerful?

06/10/2026

Why do smart, capable people still feel stuck at work?

Swipe through — you might see yourself here.

06/09/2026

This is a question I've had to ask myself more than once.

Sometimes we wait for a better boss.
A promotion.
More support.
Someone to finally recognize what we're capable of.

But often the turning point comes when we realize we're waiting for someone else to write a story that's actually ours to write.

That doesn't mean the environment doesn't matter. It does matter.

But we usually have more influence than we think.



I'm curious:

When you look back on your career, what changed everything for you?
A new opportunity?
A difficult conversation?
A decision you finally made for yourself?

06/06/2026

One of the things I’ve come to love doing is recognizing people who I think are gifted and amazing at their jobs. Meet Arturo…June’s Human at Work!

This month I'm shining a light on Arturo as my Human at Work for June.

Arturo is a remarkable example of professionalism and skill at a young age. His story is a great one: he was recruited from a well-known fast food company famous for its service, where a sharp-eyed Sewell employee noticed him working the drive-through and encouraged him to apply. That is exactly the kind of talent-spotting worth celebrating, so a genuine hats-off to that Sewell team member too.

When my daughter and I came in for a major milestone, her first car, Arturo handled it beautifully. He took the pressure off a high-stakes buying decision and, just as importantly, treated both of us as equal customers. He gave my daughter the same respect, attention, and patience he gave me.

Poise, skill, and genuine care like that are rare at any age. Arturo, you set the bar high. Well done.
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Humans at Work is my ongoing series where I spotlight everyday people who show up to their work—any work—with heart and intention. These are the moments that stop me in my tracks: someone leading with kindness, courage, passion, or quiet excellence. The kind of leadership you won’t find in an org chart, but you’ll see in grocery stores, coffee shops, doctor’s offices, and other everyday interactions.
These are the people who remind me that leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about how we choose to show up in the world—and how our presence can make work more human for the people around us.

06/05/2026

This month I'm shining a light on Arturo as my Human at Work for June.

Arturo is a remarkable example of professionalism and skill at a young age. His story is a great one: he was recruited from a well-known fast food company famous for its service, where a sharp-eyed Sewell employee noticed him working the drive-through and encouraged him to apply. That is exactly the kind of talent-spotting worth celebrating, so a genuine hats-off to that Sewell team member too.

When my daughter and I came in for a major milestone, her first car, Arturo handled it beautifully. He took the pressure off a high-stakes buying decision and, just as importantly, treated both of us as equal customers. He gave my daughter the same respect, attention, and patience he gave me.

Poise, skill, and genuine care like that are rare at any age. Arturo, you set the bar high. Well done.
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Humans at Work is my ongoing series where I spotlight everyday people who show up to their work—any work—with heart and intention. These are the moments that stop me in my tracks: someone leading with kindness, courage, passion, or quiet excellence. The kind of leadership you won’t find in an org chart, but you’ll see in grocery stores, coffee shops, doctor’s offices, and other everyday interactions.
These are the people who remind me that leadership isn’t about titles. It’s about how we choose to show up in the world—and how our presence can make work more human for the people around us.

05/29/2026

After every coaching session, there’s a moment I love — the moment when a client says, “Okay… I know what I need to do next.”

That clarity is powerful. But clarity alone doesn’t create change.

What happens after the session is where accountability becomes essential.
Not pressure. Not perfection.
Just intentional support that keeps someone moving toward what they said matters.

During the Coast‑to‑Coast challenge, all three individuals left with a plan — and each one had a different next step. A reconnection. A new direction. A first step into a career.

My role isn’t to do the work for them.
My role is to help them build the confidence, structure, and momentum to do it themselves.

Because when people feel supported, they follow through.
And when they follow through, everything shifts.