Last week, I had an amazing opportunity to sit down with one of Microsoft’s most forward-thinking leaders who left me with a very different (and much more hopeful perspective) on what AI actually means for our careers. In this post, I share the key takeaways from Katy George, who leads Workforce Transformation at Microsoft.  

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Most of us have no problem recapping what we worked on over the year. Proving why it mattered is where the real opportunity is. In this final post of the advanced communication series, I share tips and real-world examples to help translate your work into clear business impact. It’s a practical skill that makes performance reviews stronger exec conversations sharper, and your ideas far more likely to get a green light.

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If you've ever walked out of a meeting having identified every problem on the table but no clear path forward, this one's for you. In this post, I share a method for becoming the person who doesn't just see the obstacles, but actually knows what to do about them.

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Ever walked into a meeting with a voice in your head suggesting you don’t belong? It feels convincing, but it’s rarely grounded in fact. More often, it’s your brain filling in uncertainty with a story that skipped basic fact-checking. In this post, I share a simple three-step reframe to interrupt the pattern and replace it with something more useful so you can show up with more clarity and confidence.

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Easter (and holiday's in general) have a way of bringing out our inner overachiever...the Pinterest-perfect baskets, the coordinated outfits, the fancy brunches that seemed better in theory than in execution. Looking back on years of Easter hits, misses, and one very memorable basket collapse, the real magic was never in the production. It was in the chaos, the laughter, and being present.

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A fancy title, a lot of snacks for a film crew, and one unforgettable premiere. In this post, I share what my role as “Executive Producer” on a short film actually looked like, and why saying yes to something outside your day job might be one of the most practical ways to build a more meaningful, energizing portfolio career.

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I was so grateful for the invitation to be a guest speaker for the Qorvo Women in Tech Employee Resource Group last week. It gave me a chance to share my passion for helping women get the support they need to thrive and truly advance their careers. In this post, I’m sharing the key takeaways and themes from our session that resonated most with the group. 

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Promotion advice in corporate environments often sounds simple: “Own your career.” But what does that actually mean when promotion decisions happen behind closed doors? After 20+ years in tech leadership, I’ve seen how these conversations really unfold. In this post, I’m sharing the practical factors that influence promotion decisions and a few ways you can advocate for your career growth with more clarity and confidence.

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We’ve all heard the warning: “Master AI or get left behind.” But beyond the noise, how do we actually make it work for us? I’ve found a way to cut through the overwhelm by building a Virtual Board of Advisors...a custom built, elite strategy team available the second I need them. Imagine having a room full of brilliant advisors who never sleep, never need a calendar invite, and are ready to pressure-test your biggest ideas at 10:00 PM? In this post, I’m pulling back the curtain on how this virtual inner circle works and how it creates the perfect headspace to complement the time I spend with my (very real and very appreciated) human mentors.

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Ever feel like one chaotic morning has completely derailed your entire day? Instead of feeling defeated, give the Four Quarters Method a shot. It's a simple psychological reset that breaks your day into manageable segments, giving you multiple fresh starts instead of just one chance to get it right.

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