
Grounds For Growth
Leadership insights & inspo
What if we showed up instead of showing off?
I am a corporate leadership coach and, I took a barista job because I’m obsessed with coffee. I want to tell you about how I got my butt kicked (hard) on my first day and what it taught me.

I finally learned how to escape burnout & career desperation on the top of a mountain thanks to James Taylor
As I turn 36 I want to share the moment I realized the power of my intuition on the top of a mountain after hitting the worst burnout of my career.

The most effective leaders are coaches
Leaders crave the ability unlock potential, inspire engagement and fuel success on their teams but lean into the wrong approach to do so. Showing up as a coach can revolutionize how you lead, but what does that mean?

Do you need an emergency fry?
Who knew that a french fry under twinkle lights could lead to a powerful lesson in compassionate leadership?

Overwhelmed in your new role, it’s time for a reframe
Have you recently started a new job or stepped int a stretch role? Are you questioning your ability or feeling imposter syndrome creep in - this one is for you!

3 Reminders For The Next Time You F*ck Up
Spoiler alert, we all make those cringe-worthy mistakes that leave us disappointed in ourselves. But we don’t need to perpetuate the suffering by staying stuck in the disappointment. Here are 3 powerful reminders to help you move through the moment while building resilience.

5 Tips to Mastering Mid-Year Feedback
It's the mid-point of the year, chances are it’s been a few months since you gave performance reviews and set goals with your team. It’s time to change that. I have 5 powerful tips to support you as you connect with your team through thoughtful feedback and career conversations.

I Didn't Let Myself Down
Navigating the transition from agency life to full time coach wasn’t easy but I am proud I didn’t let myself down in the process.

How curiosity helped me confront unsettled grief
I’ve struggled with processing my own grief in the decade since my dad passed away unexpectedly and over the last year it has manifested as a growing hyper-vigilant fear of death that became quite consuming. Leaning into curiosity, I found myself reckoning with this fear through a confrontational, although not revolutionary, question that unlocked a fresh perspective that uncovered pride, comfort and resolve. Turning paralyzing fear into accountability and fierce action.

You Don’t Suck at Your Job
Stepping into a new role is uncomfortable. it can fuel a lot of self-doubt and have you questioning your confidence. Don’t let it. It is hard because you were ready for this hard. You’re growing and adapting to a new environment, it is meant to be messy and does not mean you’re not great at what you do.

What is a core value really?
Naming, defining and fully understanding your core values is critical in understanding yourself. They're a guiding compass in making big decisions, navigating tricky situations or building boundaries. But first it is important to fundamentally understand, what is core a value anyways?