Thrive with Strengths

04/08/2025

I’ll never forget the funeral I attended a couple years ago.

It was a celebration of my friend’s life. She was a brilliant, well-respected chiropractor.

But no one talked about how she healed their bodies. Everyone talked about how she made them feel while doing it.

That moment shifted how I think about purpose and contribution.

And then I came across Caroline Leaf’s words:

💫“Your purpose is not what you do. It is the thing that happens in others when you do what you do.”💫

It’s so easy to tie purpose to your title, your tasks, your to-do list.

But real purpose?
It’s the impact you leave behind—the shift that happens in others because of how you show up.

Your strengths play a big part in the imprint you leave on others:
💥 Spark energy
👀 Help others see what’s possible
🤝 Build trust + connection
⚡️ Turn ideas into real progress

So what, you say?

I encourage you to pay attention to what happens in others when you do what you do with ease, excellence, and enjoyment.

✨The answer will lead you to your contribution and purpose.

04/04/2025

Post-session thoughts after working with an incredible software team.

They’re experts at fixing bugs...
so I flipped the script on them:

Our strengths? Not a bug to fix. They’re built-in features, the way we’re wired to succeed.

Once we see them that way, everything shifts:
✅ We stop trying to “fix” ourselves
✅ We start leaning into what we do best
✅ We realize… we don’t have to be good at everything 🙌

That’s why I developed Team Recalibration as the first step in my client programs.

It helps the team get on the same page, zero in on strengths, and calibrate from good ➡️ great for better results.

This kind of work is my favorite upgrade. ✨

What’s one thing about you that you used to think was a bug but now you see as a feature? 👊

03/31/2025

03/31/2025

Best way to start a Monday?

Surround yourself with people who and love what they do.💥

Loved spending time with . She is a master networker, brilliant marketer, and pure energy.

In a world of burnout, we need more people who remind us we always have agency over our next step.

By the way, need a venue or catering in DFW? BreAnna at has you covered. Her superpower? Excellence, fast and fun.

More from us soon 👀

How do you like to kick off your Mondays?

03/26/2025

I wish I could scream this from the rooftops today and everyday…but my laryngitis says, “nope.” 😅💬

So here it is, as I whisper:

Want to boost engagement on your team?

Start with one meaningful convo a week with each person. Whether you lead a team of 1 or 10+.

Not a formal review.
Not a rating.

Just a quick 5-15 min check-in where they feel seen and supported.

Try these simple questions and use them on repeat:
✨ How are you doing?
✨ How’s your work going?
✨ What do you need from me?

Small moments, done consistently = big impact

Okay, back to sipping my honey-ginger tea. 😉🫶

03/24/2025

The irony of today…

I’m being coached while coaching… so I can coach better. 👏

In between executive coaching sessions, I’m tuning into Gallup’s on coaching today’s executive leaders.

Practicing what I preach and moving from self-awareness to action in real-time.

Shoutout to my clients this week. You’re getting the extra-sharp version of me. 👍

Sharpen one thing today to lead better. Tag, you’re it! 👊

03/17/2025

I’m still smiling at the leadership lesson my 3-year old coworker (aka granddaughter) taught me last week.

💫Confidence grows with action…and sometimes, a little help from a teammate. 💫

On Monday, I heard her say: “This is so hard.” (…insert exasperated voice that would make any Disney princess proud).

3 days later: “We did it!”

So we celebrated the hard first steps, the messy middles, and the sweet wins with pink popsicles.

This is your reminder today - notice when you shift from struggle to strong because your confidence depends on it.

And when no one is clapping for you? Be your own cheerleader 👏🏻🎉👊

What’s a small win you can celebrate already this week?

Drop it below! 👇

03/07/2025

When leaders lean into their strengths, everyone wins! 💫

Had the best time catching up with Ana Erwin, Grapevine’s Commercial Outreach Manager. She’s a pro at connecting world-class companies with . And she does it seemingly effortlessly…building relationships, finding common ground, and making sure businesses have the support they need to thrive.

Big shoutout to you, Ana.

And of course, we stayed on brand. Lunch at . If you’re in , check them out.

02/28/2025

I’m obsessed with self-leadership! …she said it unapologetically and passionately.

She stole my line, right there on our Discovery Call!

And I knew right away that we’d work well together. Because I love working with leaders who own who they are and what they care deeply about.

They move teams forward with that type of energy and intention.

Is that you? Do people roll their eyes at you and say, “You always talk about that!”?

Good. That means your message is landing.

So, what’s your thing? Are you owning it or playing small?

👊Say it.
👊Say it again.
👊Say it louder.

02/26/2025

“I don’t get it. I know my team is capable, but engagement is all over the place.”

I hear that frustration from leaders way too often. They have strong teams but something is missing.

Here is the thing. People don’t thrive by accident. They thrive when they understand their strengths and when their leader knows how to tap into them.

📊 The pie charts behind me?

They’re not just numbers. They tell a story of how strengths shape teamwork, decisions, and performance.

When leaders have this insight and use it, their teams step up.

Not sure where to start to get the best out your team? Let’s talk. I can help! 👊