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The client who let me have it

Somewhere along the way, someone handed you a definition of winning. You probably didn't notice it happening. A parent. A first boss. A leaderboard on the wall. A number someone else set that you agreed to carry. And you've been running on it ever since. Here's what I want to hand you today: y...

The morning I almost cried before an offsite

It was 7:00 AM. The client’s leadership team offsite started at 8:30. My slides for the day weren’t finished, and I was sitting there nearly in tears.How did I get here?It wasn’t for lack of caring. I had spent an incredible amount of time preparing — thinking about this team, what they were up a...

Are You Winning the Wrong Game?

Have you ever hit a major milestone — the kind you worked toward for months or even years — only to find yourself wondering why it doesn’t feel the way you thought it would? You achieved the goal. You got the recognition. You reached the level you were chasing. So why does it feel… heavier than...

The Quiet Shift That's Simplifying My Business (And What I'm Letting Go)

After a recent mastermind, something I've known intellectually finally landed: success isn't about piling on more—it's about peeling back what no longer serves. Here's what I'm learning as I simplify and refocus my business, and I hope it helps yours. The thread I keep pulling on: somewhere alon...

When the Underdog Wins: Finding the Fire When There's No One Left to Doubt You

There was a time when being underestimated was my edge. My sales manager leaned back in his chair, arms crossed, with that look—the one that said he was about to enjoy this. "You can't close that account. And there's no way you're hitting that number. You're a girl." He came from a family of si...

After 7 Years Away, I Returned to the Practice That Built My Discipline—Here's What Happened

For 10 years, I was mildly obsessed with Bikram yoga. 90 minutes in a 105-degree room, no music, just staring at my sweaty switching poses at the instructor’s command. For some it sounds brutal, for me it was transformative. It cleared my head. Built discipline. Healed my body. Calmed my nerves....

Charlene DeCesare on The Art of Sales

  Season 3, Episode 10 SUMMARY Whether or not you want to admit it, you're in sales. It's not just a profession or title description. Anyone who introduces themselves, interacts with others, persuades and influences...is in sales. There is a lot of resistance and declaration of not wanti...

Elizabeth Onyeabor on Perfectionism

    Season 3, Episode 7 SUMMARY:  Nearly 1 in 3 people are perfectionists. While many carry it as a badge of honor, or use it as an explanation as to why they have not completed or started something, it really is a dream killer. Perfectionism creates unnecessary pressure, and amps up worry,...

Chris Olsen and Julie Burton on Amplifying Women's Voices

  Season 3, Episode 6 Summary: Today's episode tells the story of two powerhouses in the world of writing who joined forces to elevate the words, stories, and writing of women. Chris Olsen is dedicated to amplifying women's voices through her social enterprise My Founder Story. Julie Burton ...

Susan Rylance on Growing Leadership Talent

  Season 3, Episode 4 Summary: People are the biggest asset of any company, but companies don't always provide their people with the greatest experiences or opportunities. In this episode, Susan Rylance shares her wisdom about next-level leadership and teams. She's the VP of Growth, the Sear...