In the latest Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the distinct honor of speaking with Ekta Vyas, Ph.D, Chief Human Resources Officer of Keck Medicine at USC, about her remarkable journey from navigating cultural transitions to becoming an influential leader in healthcare. We explored her philosophy on moving from the influence of power to the power of influence, and how clarity, resilience, and humility fuel true leadership.

Dr. Vyas shared her upbringing in India, her bold move to the ...

As if it’s not bad enough to feel judged by others, we can be our worst critics.

When self-criticism dominates our internal dialog, such as "I am not qualified" or "I don’t deserve/am not ready to be here". it’s our reality, and WE make it true.

What if instead of judging, we simply observed?

Try this shift:
👉 Replace “I am not qualified” with “I notice I’m feeling unqualified.”
👉 Then ask, “What’s my next best step?”

This small but powerful change from "I am..." to "I notice…" builds self-compassio...

Whether you’re an Olympian, executive, or rising leader, you’ve likely felt like an imposter. I know I have! It’s not only normal, it can mean that you are pushing yourself outside your comfort zone. That makes you extraordinary!

World-class performers are comfortable in this discomfort, knowing that the only way to their next level is through.

Imposter syndrome, imposter phenomenon, or whatever it’s currently being called has received a bad rap. By trying to diminish it or get rid of it, we are a...

In the latest Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the rare privilege of speaking with not one, but two inspiring women from TELUS International: Maricel Perez-Lovisolo, VP of Global Learning Excellence and Organizational Development, and Lucia Leal-Pensabene, Senior Learning and Enablement Manager. This unique conversation gave us a double lens—hearing both from an established executive leader and a rising star in the pipeline—on how to create environments where emerging female leaders c...

In the latest Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the privilege of speaking with Veena Joji, Chief Human Resource Officer of Apexon, about what it truly takes to stay relevant in today’s ever-evolving business climate. Veena brings a deeply thoughtful and people-first approach to leadership, grounded in inclusion, continuous learning, and courage.

Veena’s passion for inclusive leadership was sparked during her childhood, attending an international school where diversity was a lived expe...

In the latest Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Bridget Grimes, CFP, President and Founder of WealthChoice, about the critical importance of financial awareness—especially for women who are the primary or significant breadwinners. With a personal journey that spans Wall Street, single motherhood, and pastry school, Bridget’s mission is rooted in lived experience: to help women who are accomplished professionals but financially overwhelmed reclaim control a...

In this enlightening Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the pleasure of speaking with Rehanne Allen, Senior Director of HR Technology & Operations at Epiq, about navigating technology and teams effectively in today's rapidly evolving workplace. Rehanne shared her inspiring journey as a woman in tech and her passion for creating positive change through strategic leadership.

Rehanne's leadership philosophy was forged through witnessing both exceptional and poor leadership examples througho...

In this captivating Fearless Female Leadership interview, I sat down with Bernadette Berger, Director of Innovation at Alaska Airlines, to explore what it truly means to drive innovation in a time of massive change. From her early career rejections to becoming a leader shaping the future of air travel, Bernadette's story is a powerful reminder of the courage it takes to keep showing up—and the vision it takes to build what doesn’t exist yet.

Bernadette's path began in industrial design, not aviat...

In the latest Fearless Female Leadership interview, I had the privilege of speaking with Kristyn Ramsey, Senior Director of Learning & Development at D.R. Horton, about the power of humility, resilience, and lifelong learning in shaping fearless leadership. Kristyn’s story is a reminder that authentic leadership starts with embracing rejection, choosing growth, and empowering others through trust and perspective.

Kristyn opened up about the early influence of her parents—her father’s goal-setti...

From Seeking to Serving: The Mindset Shift That Transforms What’s Next

If you’re at a crossroads in your career—wondering what’s next, what your next big move could be, or how to make the leap into something more meaningful—you’re not alone. I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside several clients recently who were in that exact space. Each of them ultimately landed CXO or executive leadership roles, but their real transformation started long before they signed their offer letters.

It began wit...