One of the lessons during my time at Avagasso was to begin writing my next book and we had to start with two small sections. Size here is relative :) I wrote it for those who needed to know they are already needed. I have walked alongside my new friends on a path that changed my life. A path that unintentionally led to a new kind of solitude, one that isn’t easy to explain but fortunately, came with the tools to help me live, thrive and belong without the need to explain. I couldn’t have understood how impactful it is to discover there is a core and at the core sits me in the f orms that guide who I was and who I am today. None of these versions have known to feel acceptance, validation or approval by themselves. I can with confidence admit the tools I need are here with me. Leadership feels like existing in a continuous genuine state in whichever reality life brings. I’ve been a survivor, and I’ve built a lot of walls, made a lot of compromises, and very rarely though...
Some things are easier to do for others than they are to do for yourself. For me, showing up; as in really being present, grounded, and intentional has always been one of those things. I’m one of those people in the great battle against people pleasing and if I could “disable that endpoint” my friend, I would. I’m not here pretending I’ve cracked the code as life is not that simple. But I do want to give a shoutout to Sarah Gruneisen 🐉 and her inspiring leadership coaching. I first heard Sarah speak at last year’s SREday Amsterdam (presentation photo below), and since then, I literally couldn’t stop listening! I’m truly honored to be a part of the Avagasso Leadership Landing program and honestly, it’s been a breath of fresh air because Sarah has a way of holding space that makes you feel seen, heard, and challenged; Halfway into the program, I’m learning how to lead in a way that feels more like me; with clarity, initiative, structure and tonnes of inspiration. M...