Jul 16, 2019Member-onlyA Storm Is ComingPhoto by Dominik QN on Unsplash I was a carefree 24-year-old. My fiancée and I lived in a high rise apartment in the city. It was exciting to live Downtown after fleeing my parent’s house in the suburbs. Our lives centered on work, our puppy Bandit, Age of Empire competitions…Health2 min readHealth2 min read
Sep 19, 2018Member-onlyPassive Aggressive On Personal BrandAt work today, I heard feedback about my personal brand. I was told that an unknown colleague/co-worker/unaffiliated person mentioned negative feedback about my personal brand. For those of you unfamiliar, personal brand in a corporate setting equates to your perception within the organization. It’s the tea shared (that is what…Personal Branding3 min readPersonal Branding3 min read
Jan 10, 201810 Things I’m Grateful For (During Winter)I’m not one to fast forward through life, but if it were possible, I would skip to Spring. Winter is a difficult time for me. I struggle with seasonal depression and live on the east coast where winters are brutal. Managing complete darkness at 5 pm, bitterly cold mornings and…Gratitude2 min readGratitude2 min read
Published inFuture Travel·Sep 24, 2017Money = PrivacyWhat does money provide? How would you answer this question? My answer came as I sat on a coach bus, on the way to Monterey and Carmel Beach. I traveled to San Francisco for a Brand Innovation Summit, #BrandStrat17, and my wife and I baked in a mini vacation. …Travel2 min readTravel2 min read
Aug 19, 2017Show Gratitude First. Seek Change Second.I’m striving for two achievements in 2017: 1. Incorporate purposeful work into my life. 2. Start the transition from a city lifestyle to one closer to mother nature (i.e. water). Progress has been slow on both fronts, which is a source of constant frustration. Once I make a decision, I…Life2 min readLife2 min read
Jul 13, 2017A Scary Reaction Demands Self-ReflectionAn incident occurred last week that confirmed my suspicions: 1. I’m not managing stress well. 2. Stress factors, buried in my subconscious, are now coming to the forefront of my thoughts. Granted, the incident was disturbing, but most disturbing was my reaction. I acted impulsively, without thinking, which is not…Life Lessons3 min readLife Lessons3 min read
Published inDon't Panic, Just Hire·Jul 10, 201795% Adult, 5% FreeI’m an adult 95% of the time. We, productive citizens of society, have quite a bit on our collective plates. If we are not rushing to work, we are taking care of our families, homes, finances, our futures and hopefully, our health. Don’t get me wrong. I’m fortunate to have…This Happened To Me2 min readThis Happened To Me2 min read
Published inDon't Panic, Just Hire·Jun 19, 2017Do People Come Into Your Life For A Reason?I took an Uber to a training class last week. The class was 45 minutes away, so I was hopeful my headphones would signal my desire for silence. After a hectic, early morning shepherding disobedient dogs, I was looking forward to silence, Spotify and scenery. My signals were obviously not…Life Lessons2 min readLife Lessons2 min read
Published inDon't Panic, Just Hire·May 30, 2017Self Doubt In A Start-UpSelf Doubt In A Start-Up It has taken me a while to say it aloud, let alone write it on screen. After my second interview wrapped with a start-up company, I got scared. Waves of uncertainty crept into my thoughts. Will I flourish in a start-up’s culture? Have I become…Self Improvement3 min readSelf Improvement3 min read
Published inDon't Panic, Just Hire·May 10, 2017Interviews vs. Deal BreakersStory time is upon us, ladies and gentlemen. I’ve spent 18 months identifying my ideal work scenario. The work scenario I will flourish in. Its a simple equation. Organizational Impact + Flexibility = Fulfillment. Add in a role that includes storytelling/content creation, and you are cooking with gas. As expected…Careers3 min readCareers3 min read