The news cycle is a relentless beast. Political debates rage, social tensions simmer, and the weight of “big picture” events can feel crushing. It’s easy to get swept away by the current of national discourse, to feel like a tiny boat tossed about in a vast, unpredictable ocean. The political climate, particularly in the United […]
Where it all started I’ve always been that kid who needed to understand how things worked. Not just on the surface – I mean really understand. While other kids were content playing with their toys, I was the one with a screwdriver in hand, carefully dismantling them to see what made them tick. (And yes, […]
Let me tell you a story about Emma that I think you will get value from because the power of belief is how your mindset fuels your potential and then helps you to create your ideal business and ideal life. Emma had dreamed of starting her own baking business since she was 10 years old,… […]
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse symbolize the end of times in the Old Testament—conquest, war, famine, and death. More recently, the Gottman Institute identified four “horsemen” that erode marriages: stonewalling, defensiveness, contempt, and criticism. Photo by 🇸🇮 Janko Ferlič on Unsplash Let’s face it—leaving a job can feel like a divorce, severing bonds with […]
Heart and brain on scales. Balance, love, mind, intelligence, logic concept. Flat style. EPS 8 vector illustration, no transparency ” data-medium-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51636535_m-scaled.webp?fit=650%2C488&ssl=1″ data-large-file=”https://i0.wp.com/dougthorpe.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/51636535_m-scaled.webp?fit=847%2C635&ssl=1″ /> As a leader, you have so mnay chocies to make. People, process, product and performance issues surround you. Making the best choice can be difficult. However, nothing can be more powerful than […]
Why This SeriesTransitions—both subtle and significant—shape our lives. This Season Series explores the art of living in the “&,” moving through change with intentionality. Through these conversations, I aim to write more, collaborate often, and share the gifts of others. Molly Woodhull has been on my “watch list” for years now, mixing wellness, science and […]
Leadership isn’t about basking in the glow of success; it’s about the shade you provide for those you lead and those considering joining your ranks. It’s about the values you embody, the outcomes you champion, the influences you wield, and the lasting impact you create. True leaders understand that their role is to nurture growth, […]
I literally believe everyone has it harder than me. Despite multiple, very complex health issues with rare findings, I still believe that others are worse off. The hardest time in my life still feels like the year my mom’s cancer came back, my girls were under 2 and my boss was killed. I know what […]
My email fills up with new client inquiries after their gut grumbles loud enough to contact me. Our first call is part gripe session, part daydreaming of calmer times ahead. Like the cycle of grief, wanting a career change moves through contemplation, anger, analysis, sadness, disbelief, bargaining, and—hopefully—acceptance. Each stage compounds emotions like a middle […]
Navigating change—whether in our careers, relationships, or personal growth—can be daunting. But what if we approached it like an improv scene? In a recent podcast episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Kat Koppett, an expert in applied improvisation. Kat specializes in helping individuals and organizations use improv techniques to think on their feet, adapt […]
