A prospective client said it so well - it’s abundantly clear when an organization’s culture is incongruent with it’s stated aspirational goals. As a fractional wellness officer, it takes very little time when I’m engaging with a prospective client or organization to determine whether they are truly committed to wellbeing and employee retention based on a few key measurements.

April’s headlines showcase how regulators and legislators are re-thinking outdated employment rules, laws, and clauses that are often wielded to silence employees.

Becoming a more conscious, trauma-informed leader requires acknowledging the role that our language has in perpetuating harm and activating an often unintentional response in folks who have experienced trauma.

The Untamed Mind is my new podcast for leaders and founders at the intersection of work wellbeing, authentic leadership, and mindfulness to enhance your financial and emotional wellbeing. I'm thrilled to be your guide as we dig into conscious leadership AND personal growth.

Separating our feelings of worthiness from the work we do is an important step in becoming a more authentic achiever. It requires untangling the ever-changing opinions of others from our feelings of inherent self-worth. It’s not easy but it is worth it (no pun intended!).

The next phase of leadership requires us to embrace change, prioritize connection, and foster trust and creativity within our teams. By cultivating change management habits, nurturing a sense of belonging, and fostering a culture of trust and creativity, we can lead remote teams to success.

Courageous action is hard. I get that and I’m living that right now. Courageous action as a leader is often the decision of whether to take a stand or to remain silent. It's a delicate balance between asserting one's values and avoiding potential conflict, and it weighs heavily on the conscience.

When a team or department’s work environment is flexible or regularly changing, it takes even greater focus on communication and connection with the people you lead. This post includes the key principles of effective change management strategies for leaders of evolving teams, whether that’s remote or hybrid teams.

Remote work is here to stay. Countless workplaces moved to remote and hybrid work environments and, four years removed from the pandemic, it’s time to build better, more conscious and intentional skills for today’s leaders with remote and hybrid teams.

In today's dynamic workplace, with employees expressing new demands and desires regarding their work experiences, companies and leaders must be agile in responding to changing demands. Investing in employee wellbeing not only helps organizations reach their goals more efficiently but also allows them to exceed expectations. It's a true win-win for companies that genuinely care about the welfare of their employees.

Typically a safe space is a container, event, or experience that emphasizes inclusivity for all. Folks who attend have a sense that they can be themselves and share freely without fear of repercussions or consequences. It feels free of judgment with ample effort and intention put into hearing and learning from various people and perspectives. But people are misusing and abusing this concept, so be aware to protect yourself.

I have seen enough from both sides of the practice - business operations and practice and want to carve a third path, with gratitude for what I learned the hard way. Gratitude for the people that taught me my most painful lessons. Gratitude for the few encouraging and kind humans who supported the entire span of my law journey. Gratitude for my growth along the way.

In a moment’s interaction, I became aware of how I need to heal a deep work wound so that I can move forward in ways that aren’t about me chasing admiration for my work. I must find and believe in my own inherent worth in my work because otherwise I’ll only be striving for others’ opinions and let me tell you, those change like the wind.

Building new professional connections takes important time, money, and energy. Anyone who’s ever taken a colleague out for happy hour knows this. But expanding your network, building your influence, and creating lasting relationships that support you and your business also requires new approaches to keep growing and expanding.

Rather than setting New Year’s resolutions, ask yourself what am I going to create in the New Year and build identity based habits off of the identity. It’s a practice that helps solidify and keep habits associated with what you want to create and who you want to be in 2024.

To a degree, in law firm structures and systems, cutting-edge ideas and solutions are like Old Survivor - they are gnarly and undervalued.

My unfeeling era is marked by so many key life milestones but none of the richness of recalling through the five senses or through my emotional connection to them. I actually feel detached from the moments that mattered the most. I see this now with a degree of sadness over not being able to tap into the feelings that should have been so rich, so engaging and wonderful.

Employers should take note too. Employees who report greater well-being are happier and more productive, however, myths of wellness initiatives being a “soft skill” or unnecessary nevertheless persist.