I was presenting at a high school a few months ago and had one of the students ask the question, “When do you know when it’s time to let a friend – a good friend – go?” This thought resonated with me, as I have had the same question come up quite a few times …
There was this book I read in graduate school called Six Thinking Hats. It is about the idea to have people intentionally wear different ‘hats’ to play out different helpful roles during important meetings, discussions, etc. I loved this concept – temporarily trying on a role or part for the sake of greater learning. What …
The Years of Many Hats (story of a new entrepreneur) Read More »
A few months ago, I made the major decision to leave my corporate job. This was not a decision that I took lightly. I debated the different options that I had for months and it took a lot of fear, anxiety, and doubt before deciding to take the leap. I had a couple prospects and …
Alright, here it is! The second part of the lessons I wish I would have learned sooner. In case you’re just joining us at this article, this article series contains the lessons that would have made my life a lot easier if I learned them faster than I did. I hope they help! If you …
I would like to start out by clarifying the title of this article. I have learned an abundance of lessons in the last six months and these are the ones that if I could have understood them a little sooner, it would have made my life a whole lot easier. I am a firm believer …
When I look back through the last few months, there are two things that really stick out to me: the lessons of growth and the EMOTIONS along the way. Today I wanted to share about the emotional journey that came with choosing to make some really big changes in my life! It is important for …
Embracing Vulnerability – Accepting the Emotions of Change Read More »
When I began the process of starting my own business, I discovered an important piece of who I was: A large portion of my self-esteem was connected to my achievements. Throughout my whole life, I was constantly in a position where I was told how to do things and how well I met expectations. Whether I …
I had the great fortune of going through a major life change at the same time as one of my best friends. After I left my job, one of the first things I did was fly to LA to visit her. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I made. I will …
