Today's keynote really solidified something for me. Teaching my own curriculum—Courage is Built Here™—feels like coming home. The work I’ve spent over 25 years building is finally out in the world, and hearing from people who have worked with me before
Do any of these questions feel a little too familiar? 1. How do I show up fully and lead with integrity even when it’s hard? 2. How do I feel my emotions without being consumed by them? 3. How do I stop abandoning
We talked for an entire hour, and at the end, he said, 'I don’t think my editor needs to cut any of this out.' My reply? 'Told you.' I love meaningful conversations—whether it’s about courage in leadership or at home, emotional
If you’ve been paying close attention, you might have noticed some changes on my social media accounts and email signature. By now, I hope you also know that I’ve launched my own curriculum, Courage is Built Here,™ a project 25 years
This morning, I had the honor of kicking off St. Louis Organizational Development Network's 2025 with a keynote, and it felt like a full-circle moment. Five years ago, this event was one of my very first speaking engagements. It’s also
I feel a lot. And I feel hard. I’ve always felt deeply. For much of my life, I thought this meant being at the mercy of my emotions, letting them control and define me. When I reacted from my feelings, it means
Showing up online feels heavier and hard this week. I’m navigating a lot of emotions—my own and others'—and choosing to lean into empathy, curiosity, and connection. If I’m honest, there’s a part of me that feels apprehensive in posting anything in
Courage is Built Here™ is finally here! After 25 years of helping people live, love, and lead with more courage, I’m beyond excited to offer this transformative experience. This isn’t just another workshop. It’s three days dedicated to feeling it all, showing
Yesterday, I had the absolute honor of opening and closing the @moASBO Support Staff Conference with keynotes. It was a day full of holy appointments. There's really no other way to describe it. To hold space for, to witness, to receive,
