In my 40s, I decided to take on something that felt completely outside of my comfort zone. I signed up for a triathlon. At the time, I did not know how to swim. It was not a small goal. It required learning a new skill from the ground up, building endurance, and committing to aContinue Reading
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How to Tell a Story with Data: What I’ve Learned
Data on its own does not tell a story. It shows numbers, trends, and status, but without context, it can be difficult to interpret what it actually means. Over time, I have learned that the value of data is not just in collecting it, but in how it is presented, understood, and used. In myContinue Reading
Putting Words to How I Work
For a long time, I had a sense of how I worked best. I knew I was drawn to building structure, organizing complex work, and helping things move forward. I enjoyed bringing ideas together, creating clarity, and supporting progress. But it wasn’t always easy to explain why. When I completed CliftonStrengths, it gave me languageContinue Reading
The Role of Creativity in Structured Work
At first glance, structure and creativity can seem like opposites. One is about clarity, order, and consistency. The other is more open-ended, exploratory, and less defined. In my experience, they’re not in conflict. They actually depend on each other. I spend much of my time working in structured environments, building frameworks, supporting organizational work, andContinue Reading
How I Approach Complex Work
Not all work is complex because it’s difficult. Often, it’s complex because it’s unclear. There are multiple priorities, different perspectives, and a lot of moving parts. Work can feel busy, but not necessarily productive. Progress becomes harder to define, and even harder to sustain. I’ve seen this across different types of work, from implementing aContinue Reading
What I’ve Learned About Getting Work Across the Finish Line
There’s a moment in almost every project where things slow down. The idea was clear. The energy was there. People were aligned, at least at the beginning. But somewhere along the way, progress becomes harder to maintain. Decisions take longer. Ownership becomes less clear. Momentum fades. Over time, I’ve realized that getting work across theContinue Reading
