💛 Hey friend, Last week, we talked about the power of claiming your voice and saying what you want out loud. This week, I want to take that further by sharing a framework I use to help founders through some of the hardest conversations they ever have. This was top of mind recently, as I was in LA as part of the Joy Tour, raising money for the Trevor Project and hosting VIP Days for readers on the west coast. VIP Days are the most intense, high-impact experience I offer for founders who are...
8 days ago • 4 min read
💛 Hey friend, A few weeks ago I wrote to you about the value of claiming your voice – and more specifically, why I've started making my clients talk (not type) to their AI. A lot of you responded to that one and it was clear it struck an interesting chord. (...Nerds 🤓) Then I spent a few days facilitating a retreat for dozens top-tier founders, and saw again how much this issue impacts ambitious people and their teams. So I wanted to follow up with a second piece about why this is so damn...
15 days ago • 5 min read
💛 Hey friend, Something I've been thinking about lately is this: the more successful we get, the quieter the thrill becomes. There’s an aliveness that exists when your company is early and uncertain, your back is against a wall, and you genuinely don't know – Is this going to happen? Is it going to work? Can I actually pull this off? When money comes and things stabilize, that’s great, but that particular kind of alive-ness can start to quietly fade. And I think a lot of what drives...
22 days ago • 3 min read
💛 Hey friend, Quick story. And yes, I'm a little embarrassed about it. 🫠 A while back, I was at dinner with a client. The waitress brought my food, and I suspected it had garlic in it. Now, I am extremely allergic to garlic and onion (we're talking days of pain) so I flagged it with her, she checked, came back and confirmed: yes, garlic. And do you know what I effing said? "I'm so sorry. I don't want to be too difficult. I talked to the chef beforehand, I think there might be another plate...
29 days ago • 4 min read
💛 Hey friend, I just got back from Lisbon where I delivered the third of several in-person leadership experiences for one of my favorite clients — a founder who runs a 20-person tech recruiting firm, where every person reports directly to him. “Values-aligned” doesn't begin to describe this man. He lives his values so loudly that people are not only drawn to him, but sink deeper into their shared values because of their interaction with him. And I came home thinking about something I don't...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
Cut The BS Your guide to leading stronger, scaling smarter, and staying sane Welcome to another edition of Cut the BS. A newsletter dedicated to help you achieve sustainable peak performance for your entrepreneurial journey. Being a human is HARD. Being a leader is even more challenging and isolating. The intention of this newsletter is to give you the tools you need to heal, lead, and scale with ease. 🤎 Before we jump in... 🗓️ Fall 2025 + Spring 2026 Leadership Retreat bookings are open and...
12 months ago • 7 min read
Cut The BS Your guide to leading stronger, scaling smarter, and staying sane Welcome to another edition of Cut the BS! A newsletter dedicated to help you achieve sustainable peak performance for your entrepreneurial journey. Being a human is HARD, and being a entrepreneur, leader, creative can be even more challenging and isolating. The intention of this newsletter is to give you the tools you need to heal, lead, and scale with ease. 🤎 Before we jump in... 🗓️ Fall 2025 + Spring 2026...
12 months ago • 8 min read
How confident do you feel about your plan for 2025? As 2024 draws to a close, many of us feel uneasy about our strategic plan for the new year. Perhaps you feel perpetually behind, on the verge of burn-out, and unsure if you’re heading in the right direction. You’re not alone. It doesn’t have to be this way. The best way to close out 2024 with confidence is to get crystal-clear on what you want in 2025… together, alongside other visionary professionals just like you. Join me and nine other...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Cut the BS Your coaching wake-up to help you get out of your own way 👋 Welcome to another edition of Cut the BS! A newsletter dedicated to shining light on the blind spots that are keeping you stuck. The intention of this newsletter is to give you the tools you need to heal, lead, and scale with ease. Being a human is HARD, and being a founder, leader, creative can be even more challenging and isolating. My hope is that these newsletters become a place for you to feel a little more connected...
over 2 years ago • 4 min read