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Authenticity, Uncertainty, and a Whole Lot of George Carlin

This isn’t a typical career story. It’s about moving out of my comfort zone, again and again, guided by the voice of someone who never knew me, but challenged me every day. In this post, I share how George Carlin unexpectedly shaped my professional journey, what it really looks like to start from scratch, and why building a career rooted in curiosity, authenticity, and constant reinvention has been both exhausting, and entirely worth it.

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Before diving into skills validation, ask yourself this…

Struggling with employee engagement in skills validation? The biggest hurdle often isn’t the tech, it’s the why. Without clear purpose and personal relevance, participation drops. After hundreds of sessions, I’ve learned what works, what doesn’t, and how to turn this process into a meaningful experience. Here's how to get it right.

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When Your Product Launch Keeps Getting Delayed: A No-Panic Guide

Managing product launch delays is a critical skill for product managers and business leaders. Learn how to maintain customer trust and engagement when your product timeline shifts. This guide covers four proven strategies: maintaining transparency, involving customers in development, highlighting improvements, and providing interim support.

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Training: My Personal Best Practices

Since 2015, I've conducted thousands of hours of training for clients, partners, and colleagues. Here are some of my best practices that apply to every scenario.

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Batteries Not Included

Born from a prop in Home Alone 2 was a spark of creativity, ultimately culminating in the manifestation of a dream turned reality.

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My Best Practices for Training

Since 2015, I've conducted thousands of hours of training for clients, partners and colleagues. These are just a few of my best practices that apply to every scenario.

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Stop and Smell the Roses

Maybe you will relate to this, or perhaps you won't. Still, I've been thinking a fair bit about the fragility of time, especially after attending kindergarten orientation for my son yesterday.

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