Leadership

Let your life’s work be a beacon for change

  • Posted on Dec 24, 2023

Our life’s work can be can be more than a paycheck. I continue to joyfully navigate the realms of nonprofit, federal, and higherEd, and here’s what I’ve learned: our work must echo our values. In federal roles, despite the red tape, I found a sense of purpose and, dare I say, a slice of job

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Work-Life Balance is a Myth. Period.

  • Posted on Dec 20, 2023

Ever felt like you’re walking a tightrope trying to balance work and life? ๐Ÿคนโ€โ™‚๏ธ I have. My most vivid recollection is after having my first child. I served as adjunct faculty teaching night classes at a college in Virginia. With no dedicated space to pump milk, at my request, the school supported me in using

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How do we pivot from passive observers to proactive change-maker?

  • Posted on Dec 16, 2023

๐Ÿš€ Ever feel like you’re on the sidelines of your own career, watching opportunities pass by? Shirley Chisholm’s words resonate: “You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas.” In the realms of human resources and career coaching, I see this scenario unfold daily. Leaders and

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