The Nervous System at Work

Let’s talk about bridging the gap between corporate structure and human experience. How can organizations become more mindful, compassionate, and have sustainable people practices, without sacrificing productivity or results? Individually, we are unlikely to affect the corporate machine. Individually however, we can show up for ourselves in a way that can create ripple effects to those around us. For […]

Stillness Reveals What Busyness Hides

In high-pressure HR environments, it’s easy to mistake activity for progress. We rely on things like reorgs, systems, and meetings to solve problems, but often they only mask what’s brewing beneath. Stillness isn’t laziness; it’s diagnostic. I think, based on my own observations, that corporate America views busyness as a badge of honor. Our calendars […]

Unplug and Recharge

In late October, I spent about a week on a retreat with Stephanie Schroeder of Creative Nature. She’s the owner and visionary behind the business, and also a dear friend. Her goal is to offer curated experiences that bring you back to yourself. Her perspective, (and I agree!) is that by bringing you back into […]