Career

Today marks my two-year anniversary with my company. Two years ago, I stepped away from a company that I thought was going to be my long-term strategy. And truthfully, I didn't leave feeling victorious. I was scared. I was sad. I was angry. I had invested years into building something and had a picture in my head of what the next several years were supposed to look like. Stepping away from that plan felt like admitting that I had failed. I wondered if I had made the wrong dec

I was 23 years old when I started my first full-time job. I had a degree in Insurance and Risk Management, my first full-time role as an insurance broker, and a dream of building a fulfilling career. But the reality? I had never sat across the table from a CEO. I had never negotiated a six-figure business decision. I had never been responsible for advising organizations on hundreds of thousands—sometimes over a million dollars—in annual insurance costs. Yet that was exactly w

"You travel all the time for work. That must be so much fun." I hear that sentence almost every time someone discovers what I do. And honestly? They’re not wrong... but they’re not exactly right either. Business travel can be incredible. I've had the chance to meet amazing people, attend conferences that have shaped my career, explore cities I never would have visited otherwise, and build relationships that simply wouldn't have happened over Teams. But behind every business t

Every time I attend a conference, someone inevitably asks me the same question: "How do you know everyone?" Or they'll say: "You're a networking guru." The truth? I'm not naturally the loudest person in the room. I'm not the one collecting the most business cards or trying to shake every hand in sight. In fact, I still get uncomfortable walking into a room of people I don't know just like everyone else. The difference? I simply prepare. And because I prepare, I consistently w

In today's fast-paced world, effective communication can make all the difference. Whether you are chatting with a friend or presenting to a large audience, confidence is essential. In this post, we'll explore practical tactics to boost your confidence in discussions and presentations. From taking up space, adjusting your vocal tone, to understanding the impact of color psychology, let’s uncover strategies that help you better engage with others. The Importance of Body Languag