In My 40s I Was Treated for PTSD. It Changed Everything I Thought I Knew About Myself.
I did not know I had PTSD until I was well into my 40s.
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The Inner Work of Leadership
Before we can lead others well, we have to understand ourselves honestly. These pieces explore identity, self-discovery, and the emotional courage it takes to stop performing and start showing up as who we actually are.
Identity · Self-discovery · Emotional courage
I Climbed the Ladder. Here's What I Found at my Top.
The ladder started making sense to me before I had the language for it.
You Belong Anywhere You Want to Belong.
Several years ago, my nephew came to visit.
The Courage Leadership Now Requires
Across conversations with leaders, employees, parents, and colleagues, I keep hearing a similar question expressed in different ways: something about work no longer feels sustainable, but I am not sure what to do about it.
Teaching Kindness Before Leadership
Not long ago, I watched a group of children working through a disagreement during play.
The Armor Was Necessary. Keeping It On Wasn't.
I grew up learning how to be invisible when invisibility was safer.
Welcome to Human Work
There has always been a lot going on inside my head. Anyone who knows me is probably smiling right now.