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Recent Takeaways & Updates
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Top Takeaway: The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist
OK, this one is AHmazing! The video version of my takeaways is on LinkedIn or read the article on my site when you click the button.
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Recently Released: Her Leadership Coach podcast guest appearance
Getting to geek out over 'artistic v creative' with someone a day and a half ahead of me was so cool! And check out the difference between her Aussie accent and my southern one - ha! Look for it in your favorite podcast app.
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Recently Published: Leading Beyond The Title on CUInsight.com
What does it take to be a leader without having a fancy title?
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Let's Explore
Weathering the storms
There’s a hole in our floor and it's the reason I stayed calm during last week's storm.
It’s 2.5 feet wide, 4 feet long, and instead of lowering our property value, it actually increases it. More importantly, it increases our sense of security.
It’s a tornado shelter.
And last weekend, we called it into action.
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In the days leading up to Saturday March 15th, weather forecasters started raising concerns about a system coming in - like a WEEK before that Saturday.
Then as each day brought more information, the concerns continued to ramp up. They started us off at 2 out of 5 for the severe weather threat level, and by Friday evening, we were right at the edge of 4, leading to the 5 level.
This has only happened about three or four times in the past five years. And it definitely had my attention.
During a previous 5/5 event, our area was hit by one of the strongest tornadoes in a generation: the EF-5 of April 27, 2011. Gratefully, our home was not damaged, but it rattled us for sure. That’s when we started thinking about a shelter. It only took a few more storm systems to get that plan into action. We quickly began to see a pattern of tornado tracks that were getting too close to our property.
So as I sipped my coffee Friday morning, catching up on the overnight weather models, I began to get our storm plan in place.
Airing out the tornado shelter and swiffering out its cobwebs. (honest to goodness, I felt like I was working one of those cotton candy machines)
Checking lantern batteries, charging cell phones, and gathering snacks. ('cuz if I’m riding out a storm, I’m doing it with peanut butter & ritz crackers, thank you very much!)
I also went around each room, the garage and garden shed taking pictures in case we needed to replace and rebuild. (could a life really be catalouged in just a few snapshots?)
But as I went about these tasks, I didn’t feel panicked. Sure, I got a little nervous now and then, especially as the weather system started to take shape, but I remember feeling grounded.
I remember distinctly feeling that whatever happened, we would be OK. Yes, it might be something that completely alters our life as we know it. Yes, it could be extremely challenging. But after seeing decades of storms pass through and the subsequent survival stories, after years of building our safe space, after days of prep and planning for this particular storm, I just felt centered and confident.
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We prepare for physical storms, but what about the storms that hit our careers—the layoffs, the shifts, the uncertainty?
What if you could face those with the same kind of steady confidence?
Because here’s the thing: it wasn’t wishful thinking that made me feel calm as the storm rolled in.
It was preparation.
I’d been through enough storms to recognize the signs, understand the patterns, and have a plan in place.
And when it comes to the career storms hitting right now - layoffs, shifting policies, economic uncertainty - the same principles apply.
You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through change.
You don’t have to keep spiraling into stress-scrolling, panic-applying, or staying stuck in place because you don’t know what to do next.
Let’s get you grounded and centered so you can
+ recalibrate instead of react
+ define success on your terms
+ build a career that’s resilient because YOU are resilient
I’ll be sharing the tools to do this in a free MasterClass and I’m so pumped for this!
I’m pulling back the curtain on the exact methods I use with my private clients - so you don’t have to figure this out alone.
This isn’t just career advice; it’s your storm shelter.
Be a part of this interactive experience to strengthen your own foundation - to build your own storm shelter.
And just think of the ripple effect your confidence and clarity will create!
You’ll be stronger, so then you can help others weather the storm as well.
This masterclass will help you:
> Navigate change without spiraling into stress-scrolling
> Build what’s next - intentionally, not out of fear
> Get clarity, grow confidence, and take control
This will NOT be another boring webinar. I promise you that.
This will be live and interactive, so you might even be a witness to one of my glorious heart-in-the-throat moments that only live events can provide!
You don’t have to figure this out alone. And you don’t have to wait until the storm is right on top of you to prepare.
Reserve your spot before this opportunity passes by.
Weathering The Storm:
A Mid-Career MasterClass
Navigate Change.
Build What's Next.
April 3
Noon Central
Sign up here
