I believe in taking small steps, inching closer and closer to vulnerability. I compare it to learning to swim. You can’t learn to swim sitting poolside. If you are ready to get wet, here are four stages to take you from the shallow end to the deep end of vulnerability.

I share a personal experience and a call to action: when you see it, stop it. The basket of kittens represent a hopeful future and their cuteness may offset the heaviness of the topic.

I share a childhood experience that had a big impact on my self-esteem over the years. Building confidence is a journey and for me, it started with a trip to Reno.

Reflecting on past experiences can help us broaden our self-awareness and see new insights that support continued growth. Reflection time is a gift you give yourself. I share an early career experience that shaped the core of my leadership philosophy and how I interact with all people.

When was the last time you dug into your career closet to find and dust off your resume? Follow the advice from Janet Jackson’s “What Have You Done for Me Lately.” If you have resume items as old as this song, it’s time to scrub them off. I borrow from a popular cleaning approach to offer a new perspective and five strategies to help you create a resume that will spark joy.

It’s time to rethink your networking. I’ve compiled three questions from three books that can help you elevate your career and enrich your life. Your network does not need to be that large. In fact, most of us don’t have the capacity to maintain an extensive network. I advocate for a small, intentional network focused on personal growth and goal achievement. Be strategic and think outside the typical “board of directors for Company You.”.

Confession time. I have an issue with failure. I want a quick pill remedy but what I need is a lifestyle change. To give myself permission to be a beginner. To re-discover how to find joy in something without tying it to a successful outcome. To make mistakes and embrace imperfection as part of the journey.

My new definition of shame is anything that makes me want to run and hide – how can I escape this situation the quickest. Shame has hit me harder and faster than a Girl Scout troop selling thin mints. Read on to see how I survived a shameful experience and learn strategies that can help you too.

We all fear something: spiders, snakes, heights, public speaking, every nightmare-inducing clown from Bozo to Pennywise. These are common, tangible fears. But what about our deeper fears? Fears we sometimes don’t even know about until they wiggle away just slightly from the tight embrace of our controlling ego to break though, offering a peek at our vulnerabilities.