We just launched the newest cohort of Leading and Living on Purpose. Thirty-one courageous leaders from across one organization are stepping into a powerful journey of self-discovery and aligned leadership. This isn’t just another leadership program. It’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters within and beyond the workplace. One participant…

There was a season in my life when I measured my days by what I got done —not how I felt; not who I connected with; not whether I moved closer to meaning. Just checkmarks. Tasks. Output. It looked productive from the outside. But inside, I felt like I was running a race with no…

Not long ago, I caught myself ending a day feeling depleted but not satisfied. I had bounced from meeting to meeting, replied to dozens of emails, checked off a handful of tasks, and still felt like I’d somehow missed the mark. I paused and asked myself, “Was I productive today or just busy?” It’s a…

Sometimes leadership lessons show up in feathers. There are baby owls up the street from my house, and lately, they’ve become the talk of the neighborhood. It started with one neighbor posting a picture and then another sharing a sighting. Pretty soon, folks were gathering under the trees, standing shoulder to shoulder in the quiet,…

Right now, there’s a subtle but rising return to more directive leadership–fewer questions, faster decisions, more top-down control. In some cases, it’s needed. But in many, it’s reactive. This is what I want leaders to ask: Where does this directive need to come from?Is it clarity—or is it control? As leaders, we’ve all been there—things…

Let’s demystify that your purpose must compare to “purpose icons” who are famous for living their purpose—people like activist Mahatma Gandhi, athlete Serena Williams, or musician Taylor Swift. True purpose isn’t just for the famous or extraordinary; it’s woven into our daily choices and interactions.  How we live our days is how we live our…

I was recently invited to speak about purpose to a classroom of MBA students at Sonoma State University. Specifically, the request was that I speak on how to find purpose or stay aligned to purpose in times of chaos or massive change.   I talked about where we leak our energy by using our precious resources…

Today, I’m thrilled to share something close to my heart. After years of nurturing and honing the Leading and Living on Purpose (LLOP) program, my coaching team has dedicated an online space for it. Our new website is called leadliveonpurpose.com. More than just a website, this space celebrates our commitment to leading and living authentically….

I love the quote by Jon Kabat-Zinn: “Emotions are like waves. Watch them come and go, without getting caught in the undertow.” This idea encourages us to acknowledge emotions rather than suppress them. Rather than simply welcoming our temporary visitors, we often buy into a common myth: When stress hits, we should just “power through”…

Spring isn’t just for tidying up our homes—it’s a chance to refresh every part of our lives. Just as we clear out clutter and clean windows to let in more light, we should do the same for our minds, relationships, workspaces, and daily routines. A messy desk can cloud your thinking, just as an overflowing…