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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.
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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.”
Interview: Talent Development Hot Seat
Reflecting on my journey in brand, program management and learning and development (+ an early career in the arts 🤫), Andy and I discussed unconventional career paths and lessons learned from working at great companies like Apple, lululemon and Adidas. In my current role, we talked about how a Brand Learning Philosophy is designed to help organizational cultures continue to flourish as they grow.
Honoring Diversity Of Experience During Change
“During organizational change, it's easy for groupthink to creep in: teammates may assume everyone feels the same level of stress based on the loudest opinion in the room -- or even their leader's anxiety. The danger here is leaders can mistakingly apply a one-size-fits-all approach to meaningfully meeting teams where they are.” This simple exercise can help explore nuances within your team.
what questions do you have?
💫 PRO-TIP: BUILDING A SAFE SPACE "...Sometimes, participants can become a teensy bit shy when checking their understanding of our content. They may be scared to look silly in front of their peers by asking something too simple or seemingly obvious, etc."
here we go, y’all
"Encouraged by a few friends & colleagues, I set a goal this year to share more learnings & insights from my years of integrated experience facilitating and training in classrooms, conference rooms and communities..."