Passion and purpose

It's an odd feeling to hear my words come out of the mouths of leaders. Something I've written said by someone else. I've had the opportunity to do this for seven CEOs. Serious words. Smart catchphrases. Language that is intended to inspire and persuade.

Coaching and supporting leaders with compelling communications remains a core part of what I do for clients. 

But it's time for my voice to speak directly to others who can benefit from the wisdom of 25 years in managing change. I am excited to share via this blog to broaden my impact. I am passionate about organizational change, and sharing that passion is my purpose.

I am so grateful for the richness and depth of the partnerships with clients across industries that I've worked alongside in my career. There have been many 'make or break' moments where companies and leaders were taking significant risks to move their teams forward. Their courage inspires, and I am proud to have supported them.

The experiences have left me wiser and humbler.

It's time to put pen to paper consistently and share from that well of knowledge. It can be a lonely and isolated feeling heading into a transformational change. Often, the leaders and project teams brought together face incredible pressure to deliver on time and on budget, while having the spotlight on every action and decision.

They're once-in-a-career make-or-break moments.

Yet there's often no one to turn to internally who has experienced a similar change. It's a lonely feeling, compounded by high stakes, high pressure, and high visibility.

This blog and my book, Inspired by Fear: Becoming a Courageous Change Leader, are ways to connect leaders, project managers, HR professionals and other project team members with insights and practical tips that inspire.

I have an unusual mix of experiences ranging from corporate communications to brand marketing and product development. I've led digital experience designs and led organizational change activities on more than a dozen transformational technology-focused programs. 

Big things. Scary things.

I write to make those shifts into courage easier for people, especially leaders who have a ripple effect on their teams. Those moments of personal and professional victory keep me going, and inspire me to share what I've learned.

We can all use a bit of encouragement amidst big change.