I believe we can ask for help and receive it — in ways that are subtle, wild, and uniquely personal. Some call it divine guidance. Others call it magic, God winks, universal life force, or answered prayer. No matter your language, there’s something deeply comforting about recognizing that you’re not doing life alone. What counts […]

Walking into the small mercantile in Sedona’s old town was a gift I’d long anticipated. Alone and wandering, I moved at the pace of curiosity—visiting art galleries, quiet churches, and spaces that called to me. In one shop filled with Southwestern treasures, a jewelry counter caught my eye—and behind it stood a woman whose presence […]

In my leadership consulting work last week, I asked a small group, “When was the last time you felt happy and in flow at work?” Flow can be defined as that state of being “in the zone” — losing track of time, working with ease, syncing with a collaborator, or entering a hypnotic rhythm of […]

There’s a movement sweeping through business schools and investment firms. It’s called “Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition” (ETA). Young, ambitious MBA graduates and career-changers armed with investor backing are hunting for established small businesses to buy. They study spreadsheets. They calculate ROI. They create elaborate acquisition strategies and funding models. They attend workshops on how to find […]

The Spring Series is my ode to the WSJ Magazine interview with their cover story. The potent questions illuminate what’s important for the celebrity du jour. For me, interviewing those who inspire me. Kim Albano has worn many hats in our relationship thus far- friend, colleague, boss, peer, mom friend, work wife, travel partner, stage […]

In today’s fast-paced business environment, it’s astonishing how many companies—from small startups to established mid-sized businesses and even some larger organizations—either ignore strategic planning altogether or treat it as a perfunctory exercise. Despite the clear benefits of looking ahead and creating roadmaps for future growth, many business leaders find themselves trapped in the cycle of […]

February was the longest winter of my life. As a long time San Franciscian, most summers in NorCal, I quoted Twain’s ‘longest winter’ as the cold bay wind required a pea coat in June, July and August. Every summer my woolen coats would wrap me like a blanket in July setting me into the same […]

Have you ever heard the phrase, Zoom Out? It can be applied at work, in a yoga pose, during a major conflict or confusion situation you cannot seem to move through. Picture yourself viewing the scene like a movie director filming with a drone overhead. When your vantage point shifts to look down from above, […]

Life is a tapestry of constant transformation, where every encounter and experience shapes our journey. I first connected with Krishna after we were both guests on a podcast. Check out The Sweetest Little Life Podcast with me or Krishna’s episode. I’ve worked with her as an IFS coach to release my post-banking trauma. During our […]

The data is clear: applying online without external connections gives you less than a 10% chance of landing the job. Networking thoughtfully and consistently it’s the key to staying employed and advancing your career. In an evolving marketplace, hiring managers increasingly rely on personal recommendations—think of them as references on steroids. Photo by charlesdeluvio on […]