So for anyone who has been riding alongside this journey for any amount of time at all, you know that I've spent a lot of time wayfinding what Ground Control would actually become. You know that it started with this newsletter. Writing my heart out. Grappling with things I don't understand in an effort to better understand: me what the fuck I'm doing why I matter how I'm actually helpful And it's been simultaneously glorious, horrible, harrowing, inspiring, life-affirming, guilt-ridden and...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
The Office of Accountability and Planning Here we are at the office of accountability and planning. I've been making this joke about myself for months now. Why? Well, because for so long I've really neglected what that means for me. It always felt so far out of how I organized myself. And ironically, it's something that I've become quite good at doing for others. It's funny how things that exist squarely within our own zone of genius are sometimes not applicable to our own challenges. Why is...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
It's been rattling around in my head for weeks. The currency of resilience. Demanding attention. Asking to be understood. Maybe it caught me because it's one of those phrases. The kind that feels both obvious and rare ground. Like finding something you didn't know you were looking for. But anyway, back to resilience. Success and failure. The line between them is never clear. If we're being honest? We've almost always got one foot on each side. Shifting weight. Trying to find balance. Tugging...
3 months ago • 2 min read
You know what's funny about clarity? Everyone talks about finding it Like it's some fixed point on a map. Some final destination. As if one day you'll wake up and say "Ah, there it is. Now I get it all." I used to chase that kind of clarity. That permanent knowing. That unshakeable certainty. Funny how life teaches you things. Because here's what I've learned: Clarity isn't a place you arrive at. It's a series of moments. Flashes of light. Glimpses of possibility. Like catching sunlight...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Someone with the maturity to guide us. At the end of the day, isn't that what we're all looking for? I was thinking a bit the other day about where we place our trust. And how important it is to do so at all. I think there are two kinds of people in this world. Those who place all of their trust in themselves. And those who look for external signals to guide the way. Of course it isn't black and white. And honestly, I don't really believe the former truly go it alone. I think they're...
4 months ago • 1 min read
I was thinking about ROI the other day. You know, Return on Investment. That thing we're all supposed to be chasing. But here's the thing about returns - we're usually looking in all the wrong places. We're so focused on immediate gains, quick wins, and measurable outcomes that we miss the bigger play. I've spent a lot of time in rooms where ROI is the only language spoken. Spreadsheets and projections. Numbers and charts. Don't get me wrong - that stuff matters. But there's this other kind...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Labels can limit us, but the real magic happens in those tiny shifts of perspective that illuminate everything. A reflection on moving past titles to focus on transformation. Read on my website Read time: 3 minutesI’ve been wrestling with words lately. Specifically “coach” and “consultant.” You know those words that just give you the ick? Yeah, those. For months now, I’ve been dancing around something. Something that lights me up like nothing else. It’s this thing that happens when I sit with...
4 months ago • 2 min read
A deep dive into the hidden costs of growing an audience on social media, this piece uncovers the tricks, time, and trade-offs of playing the platform game. It’s a call to prioritize authenticity, purpose, and real connections over quick wins, reminding us that the journey matters more than the algorithm’s reward. Read on my website Read time: 3 minutes Fine people of the universe!I mentioned last week that I’d been spending a LOT of my time writing over on LinkedIn in an effort to grow my...
4 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Everyone! For so many of you who are receiving your first edition of Ground Control let me just say: WELCOME! And thank you for coming along on this journey. For those of you who have been subscribers for a while, it’s good to be back :-) Many of you know I launched this project at the beginning of 2024 with the goal of publishing every week. And that I held firm through June and once in late July. Life has gotten in the way and I was a little disappointed. In the long run? I’m really not...
5 months ago • 3 min read