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This year I committed to holding 100 conversations on change with leaders across industries. Here’s a top theme standing out so far — don’t go it alone. The quality of support you lean into through change is a gift. And it matters more than most people realize. Describing their experience of navigating significant changes —…

Take a moment and think about all the changes you’ve navigated since this time last year. Consider all of the internal shifts at work related to your role like changes in your scope and responsibilities, maybe new company, new domain area, new leadership, new organizational structure, new priorities, new hires, and loss of colleagues and…

Have you ever had a conversation with someone who seemed to see the big picture so easily, and actually expanded your own thinking? A practice I’ve noticed some of the most effective senior executives apply is prioritizing time to think bigger. Observing this dedicated focus on expansive thinking in action is inspiring and legit as…

Experiencing a heightened sense of performance anxiety as a senior leader driving a significant change is normal, but that can be small comfort for seasoned professionals. I listen to many leaders describe how they overcame imposter syndrome early in their careers, then express frustration, and sometimes even shame that those old feelings have resurfaced. As…

One of the top success factors I see for people who land work/life transitions is having the right community.  By “right” I mean a group of people who bring the tangible resources (e.g. financing, skills, knowledge, experience, social capital, etc.) and energy you need for transition success. More specifically, people who navigate transitions successfully and…

Not long ago I came across this photo of my sweet horse, Diamond. He’s been gone for a few years but is never far from my heart. Seeing his picture was like hitting the rewind button and I was face to face with a former iteration of myself.  Have you ever looked back on something…