Mastermind vs Networking: Grow as a Leader May 14, 2025

The term "mastermind" gets thrown around a lot these days. It’s become a buzzword in business and personal development, often attached to expensive coaching groups, networking events, or even glorified webinars. 

A true mastermind isn’t just a networking group or a place to passively absorb informa...

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What If Change Begins with a Single Question May 12, 2025

This month, many will spread weed killer across their lawns to rid of dandelions. But during my burnout recovery, under the care of a holistic doctor, I learned something powerful. Dandelions (those "weeds") were essential in healing my liver and supporting my heart. A natural remedy growing right i...

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A Hidden Workforce Cost - Turnover & Bad Hires May 12, 2025

In today’s ever-changing workforce landscape, organizations are now facing more turnover and bad hires. These challenges have tangible costs. Direct expenses like recruitment, training, and lost productivity. They also come with hidden, intangible costs that can be even more damaging over time. When...

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How to Support Working Mothers May 05, 2025

Spring 2021. Smiles and laughs on the outside. Internally, my hair was falling out, digestive failure losing excessive weight, toxic environments suffocating me daily and it was on path to a heart attack. In this picture, I was in burnout physical collapse. Smiling on the outside, dying on the insid...

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Hidden Costs of Disengagement: Why Energy Management Matters Apr 28, 2025

When organizations think about workforce costs, they often focus on salaries, benefits, and operational expenses. But what about the costs that aren’t as visible? Disengagement, high turnover, and lost productivity are some of the most expensive and overlooked drains on a company’s bottom line. Thes...

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Burnout Community Hub: Your Roadmap to Recovery Apr 21, 2025

Burnout doesn’t happen overnight, and neither does recovery. It’s a journey. One that requires the right tools, guidance, and community support. That’s why I created the Burnout Community Hub (clickable link). It's multi-media resource center designed to help you navigate the crucial stages of burno...

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Lost in the Woods: The Cost of Poor Change Management Apr 14, 2025

A team of five set out on a hike, ready to conquer new terrain and prove their resilience. The path ahead looked promising, but the map they had was outdated. The leader, confident in their experience, pushed forward without adjusting to the new landscape. Soon, the group faced blocked trails, unfam...

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Finding Your 'Flow State' Apr 04, 2025

Finding something "just for you" was difficult for me during my burnout recovery. As I explored who I am without obligations (work/parenting) and distractions...I found as an adult I had lost my identity.

I enjoy the outdoors but live in the Midwest, stuck inside half of the year. So, I found learn...

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Busy vs. Survival Mode: Know the Difference Mar 31, 2025

Being busy is normal. It happens when there are big projects, deadlines, or times of change and growth. But when “busy” becomes the default mode, it shifts from productive to destructive. Draining energy, diminishing decision-making quality, and leaving teams stuck in a cycle of reactivity instead o...

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Align Work with What Drives Mar 24, 2025

Motivation is often seen as something we have to push for external rewards, incentives, or sheer willpower. But what if the key to a highly engaged and energized workforce isn’t about pushing at all? Instead, it’s about tapping into the natural internal motivators that drive each person. When people...

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Optimize Work Energy Mar 17, 2025

The way we structure our workdays has a profound impact on our energy, productivity, and well-being. Too often, professionals find themselves trapped in response mode. Reacting to emails, back-to-back meetings, and unexpected requests, leading to exhaustion and burnout. This reactive cycle hijacks f...

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Tools & Strategies to Drive Change Mar 10, 2025

Change is inevitable in any organization, but leading it effectively requires the right tools and strategies. To move beyond resistance and create lasting impact, leaders must leverage structured approaches that align with human behavior. Below are five essential tools to drive meaningful change, ea...

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