The signposts waiting to guide your path
You have done all the “right things”. On paper, you have an incredible job. There’s just one tiny detail you’ve been ignoring…it’s not your dream job. Every day, little by little, that spark you used to have becomes more and more like a shadow of itself. You’re relying on heavy …
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Unlock team engagement through shared purpose
Leading a team can sometimes feel like steering a ship through uncharted waters. You sense that something isn’t quite right—your team isn’t gelling the way you’d hoped. The camaraderie, the passion, the engagement are falling short. It’s not that you don’t have great people; it’s that the spark that binds …
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The power of the pause: A Lesson from the 2022 Oscars
“Did you watch the Oscars last night?” my friend Tony asked. Even if you didn’t catch the 2022 Oscars, you probably heard about the incident. In the middle of the show, Will Smith walked on stage and slapped host Chris Rock across the face. Why? Chris made a joke about …
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Reimagining insurance and resilience
Imagine living in a place where the risks of everyday life are steadily increasing. Not because of anything you did, but because the climate is changing, and with it, the stability of your home, your community, and your financial security. That’s the reality for many of us today. Climate change …
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My problem with empathy
The word “empathy” gets tossed around so much these days. People proudly label themselves as empaths, almost like it’s a VIP club for the extra-sensitive. But let’s really dig into what empathy means. At its core, empathy is about stepping into someone else’s shoes and feeling their world as if …
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How I launched an online course in just 4 weeks
Four weeks. That’s all it took to turn my live Career Shift group coaching program into a fully-fledged online course, complete with modules, worksheets, video content, a mastermind launch, and an email campaign. From the first “I’m doing this” to people sitting in their virtual seats for Lesson One—it was …
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A sneak peak into corporate cultures
As the host of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, I’ve had the privilege of delving into the worlds of visionary entrepreneurs and seasoned corporate leaders, all united by their dedication to creating positive change. These conversations are usually rich with insights and genuine reflections. Most guests approach our podcast with …
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The superpower I hid for 38 years—and what it cost me
For most of my life, I pretended I didn’t see you. I convinced myself it wasn’t my place to notice your sadness, your fear, your pain. From a young age, I learned that seeing too much could make people uncomfortable. Acknowledging what I saw—your vulnerability, your cracks—seemed to threaten the …
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Most of us learn to compartmentalize ourselves
Most of us are taught early on to compartmentalize. The work you and the play you. The student you and the teacher you. The creative you and the analytical you. But humans aren’t iPhones with discrete apps we switch between. We’re complex, multifaceted beings. And when we compartmentalize ourselves, we’re …
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The secret that turned my public speaking anxiety into excitement
“I could never do that. That’s my worst fear.” It’s the most common response I hear when I tell someone I’m a keynote speaker. And I get it. I used to be terrified of public speaking too. A 2001 Gallup poll found that 40% of Americans cited public speaking as …
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