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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.

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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The Power of Micro-Moments: Building Daily Habits for Long-Term Leadership Success

Have you ever used a step tracker or fitness app that nudges you with reminders like, “Time to move!” or “You’re 500 steps away from your goal”? These small notifications might seem trivial, but they often prompt immediate action—a quick walk around the block, taking the stairs instead of the elevator—that, over time, contributes to better health and wellness. It’s a simple idea: small moments, consistently acted upon, lead to meaningful results.

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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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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.

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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.

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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?

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The Impact of Personal Offsites on Corporate Culture

Corporate life often feels like a never-ending cycle of meetings, deadlines, and the pressure to perform. Over time, this constant grind can lead to burnout, stress, and disengagement—factors that quietly erode a company’s culture, leaving teams uninspired and less productive. When individuals, especially leaders, feel depleted, the entire organization suffers.

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