Kids should not be forced to pick or stick to one sport, one team, or one passion. It is good to have them commit to something they love or are interested in, step outside of their comfort zone, and learn the value of consistent work. It is not good when the level of commitment is at the expense of their curiosity about other activities, opportunity to connect with new experiences, and discover passions and skills they have never had the chance to explore.

Never underestimate the long-term impact that can come from one genuine connection. An email is what lead to my first coffee with Lee Cockerell, retired executive VP of operations at Walt Disney World. Now I am grateful to call him a mentor, friend, and someone that has helped me find happiness.

Celebrate National Creativity Day my Top 5 tips to Spark yours. FYI, number 1 is often overlooked, yet is my personal favorite.

One of the best parts of working with people on innovation and creativity is the opportunity to explore my own curiosities. This past week has lead me deeper into AI Images and it's been nothing short of a hilarious experiment.

It's always a pleasure getting to see Lee Cockerell, retired Executive VP of Walt Disney World. Lately it's been at Masterminds, but earlier this week it was over a cup of coffee sharing updates and showing appreciation.

There is so much power in "un". Unlearning. Unleashing. Underestimated.

All words I have come to embrace, yet the 'un' that we need more of in this world is "understanding".

Create until you can’t any longer.

If we want to better prepare our future leaders, we need to be more proactive in building bridges between their school lessons and the professional opportunities that exist {or need to be created!}.

It’s easy to identify the visionary in an organization once success has been achieved. It’s even easier to miss that opportunity for success by mislabeling the capabilities of visionaries.

As much as I work with people to “unlearn” those hindering habits, there are quite a few things I have learned over the years that continue to provide value, especially when it comes to the science of teaching and learning.

There are a number of common "truths" I'm hearing more people confidently recognize and remove as they lean into innovation. The biggest barriers to innovation are the things we were once told or taught. Even the most well intended statement gets twisted from a momentary norm to a lasting truth. Here are 10 common “truths” we often hear.

Stop letting the negativity and doubts of others bring you to tears and instead start getting giddy with excitement!

Let someone else’s negativity become your opportunity. Clearly if they have a problem then there must be a solution, right?

4,748 days ago the world became a bit brighter.

1 day ago this spark of joy continued to light smile among many because why "march to the beat of your own drum" when you can race in your brightest pair of Crocs?

In everything I do, he shines through.

The world is changing. Are you?

This is the time to innovate. To redesign. To redefine what it means to be a service provider.

We are living and working in unprecedented times that has brought on a new set of challenges. It is easy to get swallowed in the chaos if we aren’t careful. Ensuring you are providing your best to your customers, colleagues, and family can be achieved many ways, but especially by setting intentions for greatness.

Virtual learning has taken off, and it's not as impersonal as often assumed. Facilitating high impact conversations and engaging accountability methods has been a blast as people realize that maybe it’s not so scary behind the screen.

Enjoy my latest article and let me know your thoughts and experiences with virtual learning sessions.

Empowering consultants don't just lead change. They guide all stakeholders while helping them find confidence to own their ideas, plans, and purpose.

These days are irreplaceable and if there is one thing we have come to value, it is our time together. Last year, like many, we enjoyed the holiday at our own home. The festive chaos was quite calm due to the needs to keep ourselves and loved ones safe from the flurry of unknowns.

This year we were able to get together again and it didn't go without noticing that while the feast was similar, the festivities were changed.