I've been reflecting recently on two forces that deeply affect my life: passion and resilience. For 25 years, as I climbed the corporate ladder, I was a master of resilience. My grit, my ability to show up all the times I didn’t want to, my ability to persist and pivot after a crushing setback, to keep going when I was running on fumes and a prayer… that was my superpower. And honestly, it had to be. 📉 But resilience is the floor. Not the ceiling. We all praise resilience. W

When I joined Google, there wasn't much higher praise you could receive than being called “scrappy.” I started in 2010, during the startup era of Google Enterprise (now Google Cloud), and in my early days we wore scrappiness like a badge of honor. We were at the bleeding edge of extending Google’s consumer products to the world of business and there was nothing but blank space to fill, introducing companies across the world to the benefits of cloud technology. We were a "nimb

In Episode 7, ​ Blessing Nnachi ​ , author of By Design: How to Create a Career you Love , joins me to explore the question of how to get unstuck. In our discussion, we explore practical and proactive ways to navigate those moments when you feel lost, overwhelmed, or otherwise “stuck” in life or your career. In this newsletter, I dive deep into 3 topics from our discussion - but there’s plenty more to hear in the episode. I hope you’ll check it out. ​ Spotify ​  | ​ Apple Pod

In Episode 6, we dive into a more holistic aspect of life: your physical health. Nina Black , an expert in physical fitness, joins me to explore this incredibly broad topic. We had so much to dig into, we didn't even publish our full conversation! Our discussion reflects the idea that physical health isn’t a standardized goal, but rather a deeply personal journey that shifts across different phases of life. In today’s newsletter, I highlight 3 topics from our discussion - but

Corporate learning expert Linda Moss (who also happens to be my former boss!) joins me in Episode 5 to discuss the expansive topic of Curiosity. 🤔 In our conversation, we do a deep-dive into the incredible power of curiosity in our lives and careers. We explore what it is, what holds us back from being curious, and how we can cultivate more of it in our day to day - both for ourselves, as well as a team if you’re a manager. We also discuss some of the shifts and transitions

In Episode 4 , Google Director Sara Shookus joins me to tackle the the big topic of growing your career, drawing heavily on a talk that went internally viral when I was at Google. In my conversation with Sara, I share the essence of my original talk (which aimed to demystify the performance review and promotion process), and together we explore other forms of career growth - horizontal moves, finding balance as a working parent, and understanding the skills and habits that c

In Episode 3, creative artist Pablo Signori joins me for a fascinating exploration of a capacity I believe we all possess: Creativity . We discuss the very nature of creativity, challenge common misconceptions about it, and share practical advice to help you tap into your own creative potential. In this newsletter, I highlight 3 topics from our conversation - but there’s plenty more to hear in the episode. I hope you’ll check it out. Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Inline playe