Career goals and 5- or 10-year plans are important to your development, but often times young professionals box themselves in too tightly based on plans they have before launching their careers. One of the beautiful things about the beginning of your career is the ability to occupy many different roles quickly to gain exposure to […]

All of us have heard the advice “Fail Fast, Fail Often”, with the guidance being there is valuable knowledge to be gained through failure that can lead to future successes. I agree with this advice, but I have always tried to add an extra layer – “fail fast and often early in your career by […]

  One of my favorite parts of high school was our lunch and “flex”, think recess for high schoolers. My friends and I would sit at the same table, in the same spots, everyday. Discussions ranged from our current crushes (about 80% of the conversation) to our latest athletic accomplishment, and how it was unequivocally […]

  Often time’s people use their experiences to instruct others on common mistakes or missteps that they have made. Sometimes you will think that you are doing others a favor by not letting them make the same mistakes or fall into the same traps. This isn’t always well received. Sometimes when trying to teach younger […]

  I have learned many valuable lessons in my life through teaching, coaching and mentorship.  These came primarily from my upbringing and from my experience as an assistant men’s lacrosse coach at Division III lacrosse program in Lexington, Kentucky. As I have reflected on my life and how my life has lead me to this […]

  Whether it’s professional or personal, you need someone you can look up to, learn from and trust they have your best interest in mind. Professionally speaking, your everyday work can be very tough, demanding and overwhelming, especially for someone with less experience who is trying to grow and advance in their career. It may […]

“So if you’re in the middle of the shit right now, don’t quit.”   Those times that bring us to our knees, bend us to the breaking point and cause the most pain will become the foundation of the greatest version of ourselves.   We all have bad times, and they seem endless when we’re […]

“It’s simple: actively work each day to better understand yourself, and then live it out.”   You can’t be your best or reach your own definition of success unless you’re true to yourself. That takes work. In the years that have brought you to this moment in time, you’ve encountered countless distractions.  The social world […]

 “If you create a genuinely strong personal brand, you’ll get a nod the next time an opportunity opens up.”   Your personal brand is everything.   I’ve seen it cut people at knees without them every realizing it.  As they reach for higher positions and better pay, they have this unseen force keeping them from everything […]

“If you don’t listen to your teammates, you’re just a 1-person team not using the talents of those around you.” Want to lead a team?  In your first leadership role and not sure how to start?  Here’s 5 simple steps to point you in the right direction.   Have a vision – Before you bring […]