Ignite your potential

She doesn’t look burned out. But she doesn’t look okay, either. This is what overfunctioning can look like—showing up, pushing through, holding the weight of it all on Zoom calls and behind closed doors. Modern leadership needs more than endurance. It needs boundaries, clarity, and care. The Cost of Overfunctioning and Leadership Burnout There was a season in my leadership career when I didn’t just lead—I carried it all. The pressure. The emotions. The strategy. The fallout.

The turning point didn't look dramatic. It looked like this. I didn’t walk out dramatically. I didn’t make an announcement. I didn’t even change my job. But I changed everything. For years, I had been waiting for the moment someone would say, "You're ready. Here's what's next." I had built systems, restructured processes, mentored others, and led through ambiguity. I knew I was capable of more. I had done the work. But instead of getting a new challenge, I got this: “I have

Information matters. But the real power lies in how leaders interpret and act on it. AI is transforming the way we work, think, and lead. As leaders, we’re being asked to move faster, analyze more data, and stay ahead of an accelerating curve. It’s tempting to wonder: Where does that leave me? The truth is, AI can enhance your leadership —but it can’t replace the core of what makes you effective, respected, and trusted. The strongest leaders today are embracing AI as a tool —

The next step to setting a successful vision is reflecting on your personal and professional purpose. Raising self-awareness is key, and this exercise can help. Take a moment to reflect: What are the commonalities between your personal and professional self? What is your purpose? Recently, I spent time comparing my favorite activities outside of work with those I enjoy most in my coaching and leadership. It turns out... they have more in common than I realized. Outside of Wor

It hit me sometime this year... Everyone around me kept saying the business was “stable,” but from where I sat, the cracks were obvious. The systems weren’t aligned, processes overlapped, and decisions that needed structure were being made by instinct or habit. I’ve learned something about myself over the years: I thrive in high-change environments  — the ones that need clarity, alignment, and process to create stability. I build frameworks that make chaos make sense. But now