In our careers, we all experience seasons that feel a little heavier than others. Rejections. Proposals that didn’t land. Opportunities that slipped through our fingers. Speeches that didn’t resonate the way we hoped. These things can sting.

Heraclitus, the Greek philosopher, once said: “The only constant in life is change." One of my middle school teachers added his own twist: "Change is hard; then we die."  Two very true quotes indicating the ubiquitous and perennial nature of change.

Spoiler Alert: This post is not about Excel, but it does have include some professional tips.

As a communications leader, I’m constantly balancing strategy, storytelling, and execution. While I use a variety of tools throughout my work week, these three tools have become my go-to resources …

At an early age, my parents gave me one of the greatest gifts: a love of reading. Over the years, that love evolved into an affinity and talent for writing. Today, I consider myself a genuine and effective storyteller; not just because I know how to string words together but because I’ve learned how to make them resonate.