Just over a year ago, after nearly 2 years of planning and preparing, I made a massive career change. In July of 2022, I walked away from a very successful career in healthcare leadership. Despite having the career I thought I always wanted – a wonderful team, a supportive boss,…
Don’t Think Small When It Comes To Your Life Last month I met a woman who told me she regrets not taking bigger risks in her life and career. When I asked her why she held back, she said “in my family, there’s an understanding that you don’t outshine…
6 pieces of career advice I wish I’d heard/listened to sooner. You live and you learn, right? Well, here are the top 6 lessons I’ve learned over the course of my twenty years in the workforce. Enjoy! 1 – ASK QUESTIONS!…
Can you identify one defining moment in your career? One moment that set you on a path that changed your life. I can. In 2003, when I graduated with my bachelor’s degree, my grades weren’t good enough to get into the competitive post-grad internship my chosen profession required.…
2011 – The Year That Almost Ruined Me. I don’t talk about the following story very often. However, recently I realized how big a part of my success journey this critical pivot point really was, so today I’ve decided to share it. If you’re at a…
I found this written in an old notebook: “Be the leader they need right now” I wrote this down almost exactly 2 years ago when I was going through one of the hardest times of my career as part of a healthcare leadership team. COVID had…
Last year I went to NYC for a business workshop and had my mind blown. Along with four other inspiring women business owners, I spent an unforgettable few days hosted by our amazing business coach learning new thought patterns, unlearning old habits, facing and conquering massive business and personal…
My Story, But For Real This Time. Today I want to talk about something personal. Something I don’t share with many people. I haven’t shared this widely up until now because I hate the idea of people seeing my quirks and achievements as anything other than my weird…
What Is The Fawn Response? Let’s Find Out. Let’s try a fun little quiz. Allow me to set the scene. Your manager walks up to you and says “Hey, we need to talk about your last report. Your numbers are way off. I’ve noticed you’re spending a…
Read This Book & Change Your Life. Books have changed my life in ways few other things have. Reading is often the very first thing I say when asked what I do for fun. I am a dedicated life-long learner and reading is undoubtedly my favorite way to…