Do you remember the old M&Ms commercial? “Melts in your mouth, not in your hand?” I think of that line every time I mess up. Several years ago, I heard an analogy that stopped me in my tracks. It was so brilliant I immediately claimed it as my own. Now, let’s be honest, this is what […]
The Art of Climate Conversations Part 2
I was chatting with a dear friend the other day when our conversation turned to what makes certain people and cultures truly stand out in business and life. Here’s what I’ve always believed: no person is inherently better than another, regardless of their origin or appearance. The loudest voice isn’t always the smartest one. […]
The Art of Climate Conversations Part 1
You know that feeling when you’re scrolling through social media and suddenly everything feels… heavy? Wars, climate disasters, political arguments, and people being awful to each other. It’s like the whole world is yelling at once, and somehow you’re supposed to have opinions about all of it. Here’s what I’ve figured out: I’m done trying […]
Have you ever found yourself in one of those conversations that stops you in your tracks? The kind where someone shares a perspective so different from yours that you’re left wondering how two people can look at the same world and see such completely different things? I had precisely that moment earlier this month during […]
Between 2009 and 2014, I joined Toastmasters—much to the bewilderment of everyone who knew me well. After all, my employers had already invested thousands in speechwriters, presence coaches, and confidence boosters. I was accustomed to inspiring audiences of up to 1,000 people and had been leading teams of all sizes since I was 25. […]
Its the Dog Days of Summer and the 5Cs is taking a break until September 6th
Sometimes the best tools come into our lives exactly when we need them most. Ten years ago, my world changed in an instant. A brain injury scrambled the part of my mind that had always made writing feel as natural as breathing. Since I was five years old, words had been my friends. Throughout my […]
The final episode of the series, “In the Beginning”.