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Rethinking stress, resilience, and the systems that shape leadership

If your team is burned out, it might not be them - it might be you.

And that’s not a judgment. It’s an invitation to lead differently.

We talk a lot about managing stress, building resilience, and balancing it all. But during this month’s Roundtable on burnout, one truth kept resurfacing: stress doesn’t start and stop with individuals. It flows through systems.

And for leaders, that means burnout isn’t just about your habits, it’s …

How understanding your unique path and owning your strengths can enhance your leadership effectiveness.

I am constantly reminding myself and my clients that we are not robots. We tend to have this irrational belief that we will show up the same way each day and throughout the year. During the recent June #PeopleBeforeStrategy Roundtable, we explored the profound impact of recognizing our strengths and understanding the seasons of our lives. This reflection not only enhances our leadership effecti…

Being a leader is never easy. Being a leader–and even coming into leadership–during these times is even more difficult. While uncertainty has always been part of life, the emerging leaders of today are facing heightened uncertainty around global crises, macroeconomic forces, and the future of the workplace. Nevertheless, with the right resources and support leaders at all levels, can build awareness while securing the external resources they need to succeed.

In my experience supporting leaders, t…

Retreats are becoming more and more common in a post-Covid world. I’m not talking about leadership retreats–I’m talking about when everyone is invited. Increasingly, all-staff retreats are seen as a perk alongside free espressos, in-house lunches, and gym memberships. As someone who often presents at and facilitates retreats, I’ve seen far too many instances of retreats going horribly wrong. When leaders care more about prioritizing forced “fun” and the optics of the retreat, rather than goin…

Every quarter, I try to record a short Ask Me Anything (AMA). Hosting these sessions serves several purposes. One, it gives me an opportunity to reflect and document my progress and what I've been working on. The second reason I host these sessions is that I am able to repurpose what I share for my LinkedIn posts. I have found it much easier to share my perspective by answering questions than trying to generate thought-provoking LinkedIn posts on the fly. Finally, the AMA also gets me to use new…

What if becoming a better leader wasn’t about adding more to your plate, but shifting the way you think and listen?

This post is based on a conversation I had with Marie Deveaux, founder of High Tides Consulting.  We had a quick and rich dialogue on how everyday leaders can bring coaching skills—not titles—into their leadership practice. Watch and listen to the entire conversation here.

Whether you lead a team or are just trying to lead yourself through a difficult season, this conversation wi…

It is halfway through 2025, and I thought I would put together a recap of all the Roundtables we have had so far this year. I am super grateful for all the guest experts and participants, and look forward to continuing to host them.

Here are all the Roundtables hosted so far this year and why you should check out the recap.

January – The Art of Self-Promotion in Leadership

"If you don’t tell your story, someone else will tell it for you, and not always the way you want."

-Faris Aranki - St…

This article was first published in my LinkedIn Newsletter 'Open Door Conversations with A' here

Why practicing self-advocacy can transform your career and workplace culture.

Over 80% of people hide their successes from loved ones, coworkers, or even strangers to avoid the appearance of bragging. This statistic raises an important question: Why do we resist acknowledging our achievements? Self-promotion isn't merely about boasting; it's a strategic choice crucial to personal and organizational…