ISSUE 40 30 APRIL 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, You know that feeling when you meet someone operating at a different level. And suddenly, your own standards shift? That’s exactly what happened to me last week. I had the chance to keynote at a mastermind hosted by Andreza Araújo, an entrepreneur, documentarian, and purpose-driven powerhouse. And let me tell you: witnessing how she leads, creates, and builds was a reminder of what’s possible when you stop playing small. You see, the gap between...
20 days ago • 4 min read
ISSUE 39 23 APRIL 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, There’s a certain discomfort that can creep in quietly, almost imperceptibly at first. You don’t hate your job. You’re not in crisis. But somehow, your role no longer fits who you’ve become. What once felt like your dream job now feels like a holding pattern. You’ve grown as a leader. And now, your purpose is asking more of you. Somewhere, somehow, you’ve started to feel misaligned. Sort of like wearing a well-tailored jacket that suddenly feels...
27 days ago • 4 min read
ISSUE 38 16 APRIL 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, Let’s be honest: transformation looks great in hindsight. The breakthroughs, the pivots, the big “aha” moments. They make for great storytelling. But while you’re in it? It’s usually awkward. Uncertain. Uncomfortable. Kind of like that phase where your hair’s doing its own thing, and you’re just hoping it’s a phase. I’ve been sitting with this a lot lately. That weird, floaty space between what was and what’s next. The old title, identity, or...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
ISSUE 37 9 APRIL 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, Have you ever held so tightly to an outcome that you squeezed the life out of it? I have. Many times. Whether it was a job, a title, a relationship, a launch, or even a vision for how something should unfold, the tighter I gripped, the more elusive it became. But something shifted recently. I’ve been learning the quiet art of surrender. Not giving up. But releasing control. Letting go of how I thought it had to go, to make space for what wants to...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
ISSUE 36 26 MARCH 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, There’s a moment in every creative or leadership pursuit when you wonder: Will this ever make sense? When I set out to write Clarity in Chaos, my new book, I believed I was writing about how to lead with purpose in uncertain times. And I was. But I quickly discovered I was also writing a book about how clarity actually works. And why so many of us misunderstand it. We tend to treat clarity as a prerequisite for action. We think we need to be...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
ISSUE 35 26 MARCH 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, What happens when 200+ top workplace leaders gather to discuss the future of leadership, impact, and change? You get raw conversations, bold ideas, and an undeniable reminder that the world of work is shifting fast. Last week, I was privileged to speak at the OHS Leaders Summit in Australia. My keynote was titled “How Leaders Win Board Support,” though it was really about more than that. It was about elevating our voices, translating our work...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
ISSUE 34 12 MARCH 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, What does it take to be seen as a strategic leader in a world where change is happening at lightning speed? I’ve been thinking about this after watching Amy Webb’s SXSW 2025 Emerging Tech Trend Report. And let me tell you, the future is arriving faster than most leaders are prepared for. Amy, who is a futurist, CEO of the Future Today Institute, and NYU professor, laid out a vision of AI, biotech, and automation converging in ways that will...
2 months ago • 3 min read
ISSUE 33 5 MARCH 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, There comes a point in every big project, every career move, and every meaningful pursuit where quitting feels easier than continuing. It’s not at the beginning, when motivation is high and possibilities feel endless. It’s not at the end, when the finish line is in sight. It’s right in the middle. When the excitement has worn off, the real work sets in, and doubt starts creeping in. I know this feeling well. I've shared with you that I've been...
3 months ago • 2 min read
ISSUE 32 26 FEBRUARY 2025 | READ ONLINE Hi Reader, We’re closing in on the end of February. That means we’re just one month away from wrapping up Q1. If you’re a purpose-driven leader, this is your cue to pause and ask: Am I where I expected to be? What’s working? What’s not? Do I need to adjust my strategy? When I led teams as a corporate executive, strategic planning, check-ins, and retrospectives weren’t “extra” work. They were part of the work. We didn’t just set goals and hope for the...
3 months ago • 2 min read