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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.
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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.
Beyond Speaking Up: Finding Your Authentic Voice
"Just speak up more in meetings. This well-intentioned but oversimplified advice ignores a fundamental truth: finding your leadership voice isn't about volume or frequency. It's about authenticity, clarity, and impact.
The Career GPS Recalculation: How to Navigate When Success Feels Off Course
Have you ever reached a destination only to wonder if you entered the wrong address?
Strength Is Your Currency: Why Using Your Natural Gifts Matters More Than Hustle
Success isn’t about doing more, it’s about doing what energizes you. This blog explores how aligning with your natural strengths leads to greater impact, less burnout, and a life that actually fits. Ditch the hustle. Embrace your gifts.
Navigate Your Life Like a Pro: Using the Wheel of Life as Your Personal Compass
The beauty of the Wheel of Life is that it prevents tunnel vision—it helps you avoid getting so caught up in one goal that you neglect other critical aspects of life.
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.
Momentum Matters: How Small Wins Build Big Leadership Success
Success isn’t about one defining moment—it’s built on small, consistent wins that create lasting impact. Too often, leaders focus solely on big goals and miss the power of incremental progress. But momentum is what fuels long-term success, keeping teams engaged, motivated, and growing.
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.
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.
The Joy of Giving Back: How Gratitude and Generosity Enhance Leadership
As with every holiday season, conversations naturally turn to community, connection, and the joy of giving back. Whether through family traditions, acts of kindness, or moments of reflection, this time of year reminds us of the power of gratitude and generosity. It’s a season to celebrate the bonds we share and the impact we can make on the lives of others.
Creating Space for Growth: The Power of Personal Off-Sites During the Holidays
The holiday season often feels like a whirlwind—a jam-packed schedule of travel, hosting, cooking, and wrapping up year-end work obligations. For many, it’s a time of joy but also a period of immense stress. Amidst the celebrations and deadlines, we often lose sight of ourselves, running on autopilot as we try to meet everyone else’s needs.
Creating Joy at Work: How Well-Being and Work-Life Balance Drive Career Fulfillment
In a modern work culture, we often celebrate hustle, long hours, and the idea that success comes from grinding away. While hard work can bring achievement, it can also lead to burnout and a constant chase for the next goal. But what if success isn’t about struggle? What if joy, well-being, and balance were part of our everyday routine?