Bet On Yourself

I’m writing this newsletter from 30,000 feet in the air, on my way to do something I’ve never done before.

I’m en route to Portland, Oregon, where I’ll be filming footage for a speaker reel — part of a bigger goal to expand the speaking side of my business (think: keynotes at conventions and conferences).

As I type this, I’m feeling a mix of emotions: optimism, excitement, and yes… a little fear.

Naturally, that’s all the opening my inner critic — I call her Kathy — needs to make her entrance with self-doubt, second-guessing, and a sprinkle of self-sabotage. But today, I’m blocking Kathy at the door and choosing instead to bet on myself.

When I set out to become a certified executive coach a couple of years ago, I never imagined this would be part of the path. What I have learned, though, is that speaking is a values-aligned way for me to help organizations drive performance by empowering people to lead with intention and communicate with confidence. As the audiences grow, so does the opportunity for impact.

Isn’t that the fun part of growth? Having a plan — but holding it loosely — creates space to pursue unexpected opportunities (like my TEDx talk next month!) and see where they lead. It’s an intentional and flexible way to approach both life and work. 

Betting on yourself is always an investment that always pays dividends. 

If you’ve been feeling a nudge toward something bigger — or just different — I’d love to hear about it.

Consider this an open invitation to think out loud together.

Real Talk

Since January is a time for reflection and intention-setting, I invite you to give yourself space to think expansively about what you really want. After all, the future doesn’t magically appear; it’s created. In my latest for PRSA’s Strategies & Tactics, I share six steps to guide you through turning that first spark into a five-year vision you can actually grow toward. Need help? Let's chat! 

In the Spotlight
Keynotes & Workshops

If you’re looking to strengthen cross-team collaboration, communication, and effectiveness, let’s talk about what a custom leadership workshop could look like for your organization. Through engaging lunch-and-learns, half-day, or full-day experiences, we’ll build practical skills, shared language, and strategies that help teams work better together — and perform at a higher level.

Brain Food

If you order one leadership book this year, make it The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier. This easy, engaging read introduces seven powerful questions that build a coaching mindset and stronger teams. The goal isn’t to make you a coach. But by asking powerful questions as a coach would, you will spark creativity and problem-solving, reduce over-reliance on you, and develop more capable organizations and employees.

Trust Yourself Enough to Begin

Betting on yourself doesn’t require certainty, just the willingness to take the next intentional step. Consider this your reminder that you’re allowed to choose growth, even when the path unfolds as you go.

And remember, I’m always in your corner. 🧭