As senior leaders, we know that uncertainty is part of the job—but leading through  it can feel like a whole different game. After years of navigating both predictable and surprising shifts, I’ve found that a focus on five core leadership principles, the “5 C’s,” can serve as a guiding framework. When you focus on these, you can move forward with intention, bring your team with you, and help create resilience across your organization. The first two C’s—Calm and Commitment—for

How do introverts buy time in a professional world...? I'm an introvert, and many of my clients also see themselves as more introverted than others. One of the most common difficulties for introverted professions is how to act and react IN THE MOMENT. ⛔️ when someone says something that catches you off-guard ⛔️ when someone asks you a question you didn't prepare for ⛔️ when a discussion suddenly changes direction away from your intention ⛔️ when someone talks over you ⛔️ when

I'm not a celebrity, and yet these days I find myself in front of the "camera" for most of my day. Hairbrush, lipstick, and scrunchies. Those items are at my fingertips nowadays so that I can be camera-ready for work meetings. (I'm not alone here, am I?) But appearances aside, leaders nowadays are often struggling to toe the line of maximizing "engagement" by requiring everyone to have their cameras on during zoom, or respecting individual preferences and allowing people to

🤷‍♀️ "I just don't know what questions to ask." I've heard this plenty of times when working with leaders who truly care about their...

Delighted to speak and participate at Women In Cloud Digital Summit 2021 last week with the theme of Collective Power! What an inspiring...