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Maps & Milestones

Welcome to Maps and Milestones, where we navigate the twists and turns of career growth, leadership, and personal transformation. Join me as we explore actionable insights, inspiring stories, and bold steps to help you map out your next big move.

The Leadership Liminal Space: Thriving Between What Was and What Will Be

There's a space between who you were and who you're becoming. Anthropologists call this "liminal space," the threshold between identities where transformation occurs. In leadership journeys, these liminal periods are both profoundly challenging and incredibly fertile.

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Resilience in Leadership: The Power of Bouncing Back

Leadership isn’t about avoiding challenges—it’s about how you recover from them. Setbacks, failures, and unexpected obstacles are inevitable, but the leaders who rise above them don’t do so by chance. They develop resilience—the ability to navigate adversity, adapt to change, and turn setbacks into stepping stones for growth.

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Lead Like a Traveler: What Exploring the World Teaches Us About Leadership

Some of the most valuable leadership lessons don’t come from boardrooms, strategy meetings, or leadership books—they come from the moments we least expect. Travel has a way of pushing us beyond our carefully laid plans, forcing us to adapt, embrace the unknown, and see the world through a different lens.

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The Art of the Reframe: How Shifting Your Perspective Changes Everything

We’ve all had moments when a challenge feels insurmountable—a career setback, a difficult conversation, an unexpected detour. It’s easy to feel stuck, believing circumstances are working against us. But the most effective leaders know that perspective is everything. The way we frame a situation determines how we navigate it.

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Leading Through Loss: Navigating Grief While Supporting Your Team

Grief, as I’ve come to understand, is inevitable for all of us. It’s a part of leadership because it’s a part of life. Yet navigating grief while leading others can feel like an impossible balance. How do you honor your own emotions while showing up for your team? How do you create space for their grief when it arises? How do you lead authentically through the hardest moments?

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From Intention to Impact: How to Turn Your Leadership Goals into Action

Leadership isn’t just about meeting targets or checking off to-do lists—it’s about creating meaningful outcomes that resonate with your values and purpose. Too often, we adopt goals that don’t align with who we truly are, leaving us feeling unfulfilled despite our achievements.

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Lessons from Christmas in Morocco: How New Experiences Can Transform Leadership Perspectives

When my daughter and I landed in Casablanca, Morocco, I had a picture in my mind—an image shaped by classic movies and old stories. I thought of Humphrey Bogart, romantic intrigue, and a world frozen in time. But stepping into the bustling, modern city was a revelation. Casablanca was alive with energy, a vibrant mix of the contemporary and the traditional.

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Reflections and Renewals: Leadership Lessons to Start the Year Strong

For leaders, this moment of transition is about more than setting goals—it’s about creating space to renew and reset. Reflection is not just a personal exercise; it’s a chance to model balance and authenticity for the teams and individuals who look up to us. When leaders take the time to reflect and recharge, they send a powerful message:

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