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Day Nine: Your personal soundtrack.

May 24, 2025

Thinking for yourself is a lost art. Most people don’t do it. They just mirror whoever’s loudest. Or, chase whatever sounds certain. But clarity doesn’t come...

Day Eight: Knowing.

May 23, 2025

There’s a version of you that already knows. Already knows how to walk through the season you’re in. Already knows how to let go without guilt.How to hold...

Day Seven: A holy ache.

May 22, 2025

Not every story ends the way we hoped. But every soul carries the spark of redemption. As long as we’re breathing, reinventing ourselves is possible. For...

Day Six: Change.

May 21, 2025

Almost half the people who reach out to me for coaching aren’t looking to get slightly better.They’re desperate for change.They’ve hit a wall.Something’s...

Day Five: This little light of mine.

May 20, 2025

There are no perfect people.We’re 0 for 107 billion on that one. Every single person you’ve ever met, even the ones who look like they have it all together,...

Day Four: Mirror-Moments.

May 19, 2025

“The kinder and more thoughtful a person is, the more kindness he can find in others.” Tolstoy nailed it. It’s not just true of kindness. It’s true of love....

Day Three: Adventurous.

May 18, 2025

My word for the year is explore. I chose it because I’ve tipped into the second half of life. And, what’s being asked of me now feels different. Less about...

Day Two: Safe.

May 17, 2025

We’re all looking for home. Not a house. Not a someday place. But that deep-down sense that we’re safe enough to exhale. To stop performing. To be seen....

A new series.

May 16, 2025

Hola mi amigo. I wanted to take the next 30 days or so and write a little inspo thought each day. For starters, there’s this epidemic of loneliness at play...

10 (leadership) questions.

May 12, 2025

There’s a strange thing that happens with our strengths over time: we stop noticing them. They become so baked into how we work, lead, and relate that we...

The Myth of Arrival.

May 5, 2025

We’ve all done it. Looked ahead to the next milestone and thought, “That. That’s when I’ll feel it. Peace. Confidence. Fulfillment. And, maybe even joy.” We...

A Culture of Fear.

April 30, 2025

Most people are driven by fear and don’t even know it. Fear of not being enough, fear of losing control, fear of being exposed, fear of failure wrapped in...

My Fears.

April 24, 2025

Fear’s a real head trip for me at times. It messes with me for a day or two. It doesn’t always come out swinging. Most of the time, it shows up dressed like...

You're gonna win (in life) if...

April 16, 2025

Here’s a short and punchy list of what I’ve witnessed, coached and experienced in the 47+ years I’ve been orbiting this spinning ball of dirt we call home:...

Per-mission.

April 10, 2025

You don’t need permission to be free. That might sound obvious. But most people I know are still waiting for something, some external sign, some life-...

Audit Your Peeps.

April 2, 2025

I don’t know who first said it, but I’ve heard it dozens of times in conferences, workshops and podcasts over the years: Tending. Mending. Ending.Some...

Stress is feedback.

March 27, 2025

Stress isn’t just a feeling. It’s a signal. It’s our body and mind trying to get our attention. The problem? Most of us don’t listen until we’re already...

Work Hard. Play Hard.

March 21, 2025

We say these four words like it’s some kinda motto, like it’s just part of the grind. A way to survive the week. Push hard, get the job done. Then cash in...

The Math of Meaningful Work.

March 16, 2025

Find your bliss. Chase your passion. Yadayadayada. Total bullshit. It’s insane to chase what looks exciting without the skill to back it up. Or to settle for...

Clarity = Impact.

March 10, 2025

At my core, I know that clarity leads to freedom, freedom leads to service, and service leads to meaning. This isn’t just a philosophy. It’s a practice. It’s...