Frequently I’m asked what my next step is, and when and how I’ll grow my business beyond solopreneurship. The answer: maybe never. I think this question ladders up to a broader cultural mentality that growth and expansion are the expected evolution of any business. Growth isn’t inherently bad or wrong…

What kicks off a day of collaborative work on a good note? How do you create a sense of camaraderie amongst colleagues or perfect strangers? The truth is simple: icebreakers. Now, bear with me, because I know there’s a perception that they’re old school, or fluffy, or even cheesy. But…

There’s a myth that only certain people are creative. The proof is in the title, right? Wrong. We’ve been taught that creativity is something you either have or don’t have, which is an outdated way of thinking. …

If you came here hoping for resources to deepen your facilitation skill set, you’re in luck, I’ve got some good ones. And if you landed here looking for fiction recommendations or a podcast exploring the ethics of therapeutic psychedelics, you’re also in the right spot! As this is the fourth…

There’s often a misconception that new ideas or solutions to problems are the guaranteed results of any well-intentioned meeting. But alignment on the outcome doesn’t automatically mean that the rest of the dance will unfold as intended. I’ve worked with a lot of teams stuck spinning on a lot of…

What does a workshop need in order to shift from good to great? How do you ensure the team leaves with many fruitful outcomes rather than a few OK options? Leading impactful workshops starts with a strong facilitation skill set that plays to people’s strengths, manages against biases, and leads…

When team members don’t get along, it impacts their ability to do great work. That’s why team health is so critical to building a new product, designing a plan, and launching new ideas. The most fruitful teams know their purpose, what their responsibilities are, and have a sense of camaraderie…

Adaptations during an ongoing pandemic. If the past two years have taught me anything, it’s that change is constant. It may sound obvious in theory, but in practice it can actually be quite hard to embrace. The pandemic has forced us to face ongoing obstacles, and while acceptance of uncertainty…

Call in reinforcements to get you out of the woods. Teams often expect their leaders to do it all: lead with clarity, neutralize politics, have all the answers, and know where the team is going and how to get there. While these are certainly markers of a good leader, it…