In my first career as a real estate entrepreneur, and later as a coach to elite athletes, I believed that the best way to support people was to roll up my sleeves and fix things.

I’m worried that being coached will make me soft….

I will lose my edge….

On a recent episode of Simon Sinek’s podcast, Steven Bartlett, successful entrepreneur and host of “Diary of a CEO,” was asked to share some of his most pivotal realizations. 

What happens when you stop trying to be the hero and start learning how to ask for help?

That’s exactly what I explored in a recent episode of A Therapist’s Guide to Beyond the Hero Complex with Steve Bisson, LMHC—a powerful and deeply personal conversation I’m honored to share.

His story of life in a Nazi concentration camp and the effects it has on the inmate's psyche is both a reminder of the horrors that humans can be capable of and a remarkable lesson in leadership and our abilities to choose how we react, even in the most extreme environments. It’s also a great reminder to be grateful for all we have in life because it could be so much worse.

Here are my three key takeaways from Frankl’s work.

I believe we have to turn inward and face the truth…

It's Time to Update the American Dream

The original American Dream was a powerful call to action.

✓ Work hard.
✓ Buy a home.
✓ Climb the ladder.
✓ Retire in comfort.

It was designed for a different era. A time of frontiers, factories, and predictable paths. And back then, it served a purpose. It gave people hope. It created structure. It built the world's most powerful economy.

I recently had the opportunity to join the DR Leadership Lounge podcast to share my story—from coaching elite athletes to helping founders and executives lead with clarity, resilience, and impact.

Here's the hard lesson I learned about rescuing people...

In my first career as a real estate entrepreneur, and then as a coach to elite athletes, I believed the best way to support people was to step in and fix things.

I recently had the privilege of joining Nassim Ebrahimi on her podcast, Becoming My Stronger Me. It was one of those rare conversations where you walk away feeling more grounded, more seen, and more reflective about the path you're on.

Together, we explored a side of leadership that often goes unspoken—the inner side.

Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get discussed enough in the startup world: fulfillment.

Not funding rounds. Not flashy exits. Not the hustle porn headlines.

I mean the deeper stuff, the quiet, inner knowing that you’re living in alignment, doing work that matters, and becoming someone you actually like along the way.

As a founder or executive, you're accustomed to being in the spotlight. You set the vision, call the shots and shoulder immense responsibility…

Here's something I've learned from coaching hundreds of leaders: no matter how talented, driven, or visionary you are, you can't and shouldn't do it all alone.

I recently had the opportunity to share more about this on The Dad Nation Podcast with Mitchell Osmond. We discussed the parts of my story that don’t always make it onto the résumé—growing up with a narcissistic father, struggling for years with undiagnosed autism and dyslexia, and how these experiences shaped both my ambition and my blind spots.

For many of us, saying "no" can feel incredibly tough, especially for high-performing leaders and founders. As a coach, I’ve seen that mastering the art of a clear, respectful "no" might be one of the most impactful leadership skills you'll ever develop.

Inspired by Adam Grant’s recent episode on his ReThinking podcast, here’s how you can transform your approach to saying no…

I recently had an awesome conversation with Hersh Rephun on his YES, BRAND Podcast, and I wanted to share a little about it with you.

April is Stress Awareness Month, and after taking a much-needed vacation in Japan, I’ve been reminded of something essential…

There’s work, relationships, personal growth. All while trying to be the best version of yourself. And some days, it feels like a lot to carry on your own.

A story I’ve kept to myself—out of both shame and embarrassment—is that when my role with USA Cycling was coming to an end, and the program I had built was falling apart, I was under so much stress that I truly understood why people consider suicide. I didn’t want to die; I just wanted the emotional pain to stop.

If you are following me and reading this, you are likely interested in leadership and high performance.

But what makes a high performer? What are the qualities I observe in the elite athletes, sports coaches, and most successful founders I have worked with?

I had the opportunity to sit down with Michael Shen for an in-depth conversation about something that impacts all of us: mindset.

Whether you're making a career shift, stepping into leadership, or trying to push past self-doubt, the way you think can either hold you back or propel you forward.

Early in my career, I thought leadership was about having all the answers. Then, I worked alongside women who showed me something different. Leadership is connection.