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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 Courage Myth: Why Going Solo Keeps You Stuck
Every hero's journey you've ever seen has one thing in common. It's not what you think.
The Leadership Myth That's Keeping You Small
The biggest lie about leadership isn't about what you need to know. It's about what you need to hide.
The Carry-On Test: What to Pack for Your Next Life Chapter
The hardest part of any journey isn't the destination. It's deciding what to leave behind.
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?
The 5-Second Reset: How High-Achieving Women Can Combat Decision Fatigue
You've felt it before. That mental fog that settles in around 3 PM when you've already made 300 decisions since breakfast. Your brain feels like it's wading through quicksand, and suddenly choosing between "reply" or "reply all" feels monumental.
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.
How to Build a Leadership Ecosystem: The People, Habits, and Spaces That Support Your Growth
Leadership isn’t just about personal growth—it’s about the environment you create around you. Just as businesses thrive through strategic partnerships and well-designed ecosystems, great leaders don’t operate in isolation. They rely on networks of trust, habits that sustain growth, and spaces that foster innovation.
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.
The Power of Collaboration: Celebrating Women Who Uplift Each Other
In my work, I see time and again how connection is one of the most overlooked yet essential elements of leadership. Whether in executive coaching, workshops, or retreats, I’ve noticed a common theme—women want to connect, they need community, but they don’t always prioritize it. Between packed schedules, responsibilities, and the ever-present pull of productivity, genuine collaboration and relationship-building often get pushed to the bottom of the list.
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.
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.
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 Leadership Reset: How to Realign Your Vision for the Year Ahead
Leadership is often about navigating the unknown, balancing challenges, and inspiring others, all while staying grounded in your own vision. Yet, with so many external factors vying for your attention, how do you maintain clarity and confidence?
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:
Courage in the Face of Uncertainty: Leadership Strategies for a New Year
Strong leadership isn’t about having all the answers; it’s about trusting yourself to find them as they arise. By embracing optimism, cultivating self-trust, and leaning into the unknown, leaders can not only move through uncertainty but also inspire their teams to do the same.
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.