Early in my executive career, I remember juggling team deadlines, strategic planning sessions, and high-stakes meetings—while questioning whether I had what it took to lead.  There were moments of self-doubt, especially when the pressure mounted, but also sparks of confidence when I saw my team thrive or when a challenging project succeeded against all odds.  […]

My perspective on leadership changed drastically when I stopped relying on big, lofty goals I’d write down at the start of each year (how many of us did that in the last few days?). Instead, I started focusing on the daily systems that bring those goals to life.  I realized that jotting something like “expand […]

I still remember when my office walls were covered in sticky notes, my inbox overflowed, and my goals lived in a forgotten digital file—rarely opened or revisited.  As a woman executive juggling large-scale projects, a growing team, and a personal life I was determined not to neglect, I felt like I was spinning far too […]

I still remember a time early in my executive career when my weeks felt like a series of frantic sprints.  Monday mornings started with me diving straight into urgent requests, back-to-back meetings, and constant demands from multiple stakeholders.  By Friday, I’d often look back and wonder: Did I make any real progress on my long-term […]

When it came to goal-setting, I used to fall into a familiar pattern. I’d start the year bursting with enthusiasm, jotting down both my personal career aspirations and the targets set by my boss that I would be held to.  These weren’t just nice-to-have achievements; they were benchmarks that could influence my performance reviews, shape […]

When I think back to my early leadership journey, I remember how often I felt like I was juggling too many moving parts. I had the basics covered—knowing my team’s job roles, project deadlines, and the progress we needed to make—but the deeper, more personal details often fell through the cracks. One moment in particular […]

Each year, I set my goals enthusiastically in January.  But, like many, I’d fall into a “set it and forget it” cycle. I would write out ambitious annual goals, tuck them away, and rarely look at them again until review time. Out of sight, out of mind—and as a result, I got pulled into the […]

Stepping into my first executive role, I remember feeling the weight of expectations—both my own and those of others. I knew I wanted to make an impact, but I also knew that my path wouldn’t look like anyone else’s. As a woman of color, I faced unique challenges that sometimes left me questioning where I […]

There’s a moment that every executive experiences—a day when everything seems to be falling apart. A day when the back-to-back meetings, endless emails, and unrelenting deadlines collide, leaving you overwhelmed and questioning how you will stay on top of it all.  I’ve had my fair share of those days, where no matter how many digital […]

Finding the perfect gift for the executives in your life can be a challenge. They’re often driven, goal-oriented, and focused on continuous growth. So why not give them something that aligns with their ambition?  We’ve compiled a list of gifts that will make an impression and help them stay on track to achieve their personal […]