From Gutter Balls to Strikes

I went bowling for the first time in 40+ years, with my husband and friends who are actually pretty good. My score? • Gutter balls. • A foul (momentum carried me over the line). • I actually hit so... ...more

Martial Arts ,Personal Stories Failure Play &Flow State

August 15, 20252 min read

From Gutter Balls to Strikes

ADHD Leaders Sense Patterns

The only job I was ever fired from, one of the reasons cited was that I wasn’t a team player. They saw my pattern recognition as me not being on the same page, not as an asset. ...more

Career Coaching ,Leadership &Personal Stories

August 12, 20251 min read

ADHD Leaders Sense Patterns

Revenge is Best Served Chilled

The summer between high school and college, the pizza restaurant where I’d been working for two years had an opening for a supervisor position. I wanted it, and no one challenged me for it because e... ...more

Leadership ,Self-Determination &Personal Stories

July 30, 20252 min read

Revenge is Best Served Chilled

Life Lately: Knee Edition

Here I am hitting my heavy-bag while sitting in a chair. How did I get here? ⁉️ ...more

Personal Stories ,Mental Health Hygiene Resilience &Health And Wellness

June 20, 20252 min read

Life Lately: Knee Edition

Life Lately: Pets Edition

Hi friends! Once again, I've been a little scarce on social media lately—between rehabbing my knee (more on that soon) and caring for my sick pets, it's been busy. Let me introduce you to my patients: ...more

Personal Stories ,Health And Wellness

June 19, 20252 min read

Life Lately: Pets Edition

North Star Leadership

Mother’s Day weekend was a complete disaster. At our fine dining restaurant, it started Friday night: 🚑 One employee in a car accident—out for 10 days 🏥 Another rushing to his mother’s side after h... ...more

Personal Stories ,Mental Health Hygiene Resilience Health And Wellness &Big Ideas

April 28, 20252 min read

North Star Leadership
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