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.
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.
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.