Lately, I’ve been flirting with the idea of stepping back into the world of bodybuilding competition—not just to win or for a trophy, but as a personal science experiment in physical precision and mental mastery. Most people see bodybuilding as pure aesthetics. I see...

I started playing little league fast-pitch softball in third grade. It was more than a game to me—it was movement, momentum, and magic. That love stayed with me, even after my competitive days ended.   Each year, I find myself captivated by the Women’s College World...

Most leaders don’t talk about this.   Not in the boardroom. Not in team meetings. And certainly not in performance reviews.   But it’s there—under the surface of high performers, executive teams, and startup founders alike:   The silent fear that if you don’t know all...

“There are only two types of speakers in the world. The nervous and Liars.” — Mark Twain   Let me take you behind the scenes of one of my most humbling leadership moments.   I was sitting on set for a morning TV show, about to share a coaching framework I’d been...

If you’ve been leading long enough, you know this:   Strategy alone doesn’t unlock success.   The secret behind the leaders who innovate faster, build deeper relationships, and create lasting impact?   Curiosity.   Most people are chasing clarity, confidence, and...

Most executives aren’t burnt out because they’re doing too much.   They’re burnt out because their nervous system has never learned how to pause.   Here’s the truth most won’t say out loud:   You can’t lead a high-performing team from a dysregulated state. And your...

You didn’t come this far to plateau.   After years of leading, building, and pushing—there’s still a whisper in you:   “There’s another level.”   But here’s what most high-performing leaders miss:   Your next level isn’t reached through more hustle.   It’s unlocked...

As I sat down with my book The Right to Write by Julia Cameron this morning, I began to think about the ability we each have to use our voices to deeply connect with others—both in life and in leadership.   For many years in my life and leadership, I believed my...

Let’s be real: Most executives wake up feeling like they are already behind.   Emails dinging. Slack pings stacking. Meetings back-to-back. Your mind races before your feet hit the ground.   You lead people. You manage performance. You set the tone.   But when’s the...

Traveling from Boston to Portland, Oregon, I naturally woke up just before 4 a.m.—thanks, circadian rhythm. I laid in bed, prayed, meditated, and eventually decided to get up. I went through my morning rituals and, feeling starved, grabbed some breakfast at the...