all things learning, brand & culture.
Learning, brand & culture may seem separate, but they’re deeply connected:
Learning shapes how we grow. Brand shapes how we show up. Culture shapes how we work together. This intersection is my sweet spot: where teams find clarity, people feel belonging, and businesses build something meaningful.
If something sparks an idea or resonates, I hope you’ll drop a comment, share a post —
you know, GO WILD. 😉
Grateful — And Wanting To Give Back (Free Mentorship Sessions)
Back when I was freelancing just out of university, I wore every hat — creator, manager, marketeer, product. I spent a lot of time in my own head. What helped me stay grounded was mentorship from those who personally invested in my career + my own being of service to others.
“Nobody Puts L&D In A Corner.”
If you’ve been away at Camp Kellerman’s this summer, welcome back! 🌲 While you were off by the lake I joined the great team at Assemble You for a conversation I think you’ll appreciate.
“Can Culture Save L&D?” (podcast)
Really enjoyed this conversation w/ Adam Lacey on "The Assembly" by Assemble You.
We dug into some of my favorite topics + a few of my foundational POVs on L&D:
(1) Learning Culture as an extension of Brand Culture
(2) Why every company needs a Learning Philosophy
(3) How L&D can evolve from a traditional support function into Culture Amplifiers 🚀
new strategic advisor role at manageable
Happy to share my new role as an L&D Strategic Advisor with Manageable.
As they believe (and I wholeheartedly agree): workplaces should be a source of inspiration, growth, and joy — and everyone deserves a great manager.
How L&D Becomes Indispensable in the A.I. Era
AI headlines dominate, and people-first initiatives are on the chopping block. But what happens to the critical culture-building work that never shows up on a dashboard?
the signature brew: Translating Great Ideas Into Learning That Belongs
Frameworks don't build culture shifts. People do.
And people don't change just because they learn something. They change when they feel it, see themselves in it, and believe it's worth the effort.
Integrating content into our organizations starts with understanding what's needed, what fits, and where people can grow. Then it lives or dies by how well we align it to strategy, culture and daily experience.
shaping the future of work: Top employee engagement leaders
Creating people-focused, culture-steeped learning experiences where connection, creativity + a sense of belonging drive the impact is my passion.
Big thanks to the teams I’ve led who have built this kind of work alongside me + the brands that have trusted me to shape & amplify their cultures.
Beyond Just Borrowed Logic (Interview)
Great to connect with the Manageable team a while back on a topic close to my heart: how we can move beyond popular frameworks to build culture-steeped learning experiences that are more human, on-brand – AND strategic!
Special thanks to Serge Faldin at Manageable for the great conversation.
Scaling With Soul
Ever look around & wonder...
when did everything get so tidy — & so meh?
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“Hedgehogged!?
Some teams grow from good to great.
Others get hedgehogged.
Not because anyone did something wrong.
Not because "structure is bad."
But because somewhere along the way,
efficiency started sounding more valuable than energy.
And clarity quietly replaced connection.
DAY | WON. For the teams who traded rhythm for rigor — and want it back.
McKinzered?
Is your team becoming increasingly McKinzered?
It doesn’t always happen all at once.
We lose culture in strategy decks, frameworks, and well-intentioned alignment.
Little by little, the rhythm fades — and work stops feeling like us.
For the teams who still want to feel something. 😉
P.A.T.H. | H for “HONOR”
To HONOR this work means showing up regularly in ways that sustain it — through habits, rituals & behaviors that move us forward.
How does honoring our vision support our self-development?
⭐ Builds self-trust — keeping commitments to our future selves reinforces confidence.
🔥 Turns aspirations into reality — because a vision without action is, well, a dream. 😉
🌊 Reduces overwhelm — focusing on small, repeatable habits makes progress sustainable.
🚀 Creates momentum — the more we honor our commitments, the easier it becomes to keep going!
P.A.T.H. | T for “TARGET”
T for TARGET — how we envision a chosen future that aligns with our values + take meaningful steps toward it.
HOW does setting a clear future TARGET support our self-development?
✨ Keeps us present while building the future we want.
✨ Strengthens resilience — reframes today’s challenges as stepping stones toward our bigger vision.
✨ Keeps our goals rooted in what matters to us — not just external expectations.
P.A.T.H. | A for “ALIGN”
💡Alignment begins with understanding & honoring our core values. By identifying what matters most, we can ensure our actions reflect our true selves, enriching our personal & professional lives.
How Does Alignment with Our Core Values Support Self-Development?
✨ Acts as a compass for navigating decisions in both personal & professional life.
✨ Helps us recognize what truly drives fulfillment & prioritize opportunities that resonate with who we are.
✨ Supports clarity + effectiveness in development, coaching & feedback conversations.
P.A.T.H. | P for “PAUSE”
💡Pausing isn’t about stopping — it’s more about recalibrating. It’s a deliberate practice of just getting quiet, centering ourselves, and letting the noise fall away.
How Can Pausing Support Self-Development?
✨ Helps us tune in to our inner voice + reconnect with our values.
✨ Creates mental & emotional space to even consider intentional growth.
✨ Can help shift us into proactive planning (rather than reactive/passive development).
Finding your P.A.T.H. | My Framework for Self-Development
💡From personal experience, I know self-development can sometimes feel overwhelming. Over the years, I've coined a framework that has helped me focus on key components (shared in this video).
Each step of P.A.T.H. can work independently yet, together, for me, they've created a meaningful strategy for growth (and who doesn't love a good acronym 🤓).
new year, new adventures?
⚡️The energy this time of year is powerful (and palpable!). But self-development doesn’t have to be just a New Year’s ritual — it can be a way to find clarity & direction anytime! 🙌
🗓️ To kick off 2025, I thought I would share some of my favorite self-knowledge + self-development resources over the next few weeks — ones that have been personally enriching and have also helped others uncover their next steps. 🤓
From Culture to Competitive Advantage: The Case for a Learning Philosophy.
“When L&D teams can show how their approach shapes business culture — by defining how learning becomes a strategic edge — then suddenly, you're not just running programs. You're shaping the future.”
Stockholm Syndrome at Work: Psychologically Shackled to a Brand?
"...Could we, in some way, be held captive by our bosses, companies, and the brands we support out of a distorted sense of loyalty or hope?"
a favorite question
“My experience is that this question communicates that I'm sincerely interested in the whole person (which I am), not just how they earn a living. And when folks feel like their entire person is valued, they show up remarkably differently when collaborating.”