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.
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.