reflection & momentum
Essays on conscious leadership, life transitions, and growth — for founders, executives, and anyone paying attention to their own becoming.
The Duck Metaphor I Had Backwards
I thought I was calm above the water and working hard beneath it. But ducks don't hide their effort, we do. On performing versus being, and closing the gap between the two.
Predator, Prey, and Perfect Harmony
Stingrays glide beside schools of sardines, each taking only what they need. What sea life sharing a space in harmony can teach us about living and leading together.
More Afraid of Ignoring It Than of the Leap
What are you willing to risk? On betting on yourself, and finding what motivates you beneath the projects and milestones.
Your Wave is Coming. What Do You Do ‘til Then?
Most of surfing is waiting. A reflection on patience, wipeouts, and adjusting as part of the ride, and how to bring that grace back to land.
When Surviving Is Your Only Job (And What Comes Next)
What grief taught me about survival, and about pacing yourself when your energy returns. You're in a triathlon, not a 100 meter dash.
What Season Are You In? Recognizing Your Personal Season of Life
Like the seasons, we each have a time to rest, create, gather, or do the bare minimum. A reflection on recognizing yours and honoring it, even when the world is in a different one.
When Your Body Knows Better Than Your To-Do List
There's always one more thing to do on the way to the "island where everything works out." What happens when you stop doing for a moment and let your body lead?
What Leopard Sharks Taught Me About Power Without Effort
Leopard sharks cruise without posturing, proving, or rushing. What their ease in the water can teach us about leading with power and calm.
The Quiet Ways We Grow
The end of the year brings a buzz of pressure. Beneath it is a pause between chapters, and quiet growth happening even while your transitions are still unfolding.