From The Executive Desk is a space for thoughtful perspective on leadership and business. Here, you’ll find insights, principles, and reflections designed to help you grow a business with intention—one that supports clear decision-making, aligned leadership, and a lifestyle that reflects who you are and what matters most to you.
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The Moment Gary Realized He Was The Bottleneck
There was never a moment when he specifically said, "this is the problem." But, he felt it. It showed up in the way things moved around him…
Your Legacy as a Leader
Your legacy as a leader is defined by the lives you touch, the values you uphold and the culture you create. Every decision, conversation you have and action you take contributes to your story of your leadership legacy…
Practicing Vulnerability as a Leader
"Leadership is everyone's business." Leaders are often expected to project strength, confidence and certainty. But vulnerability is emerging as one of the most powerful traits a leader can possess...
The Power of Listening as a Leader
As a leader, listening isn't just about hearing words - it's also about understanding the emotions, motivations and needs behind them…
The Identity Gap No One Warns Leaders About
It’s hard to explain when you’re in it. Not because it’s rare, but because it’s the space between who you were, who you’re becoming now, and what’s needed from you to lead…
Why EQ Beats IQ in Leadership Every Time
IQ alone isn't enough to address the human aspect of leadership. It helps you solve problems by thinking critically and strategically…but Emotional Intelligence helps to build trust…
Leadership Starts Within: How Deep Have You Gone?
As much as leadership is about inspiring and empowering others to act, it's also about self-mastery. A leader can only go as deep with other as they've been willing to go with themselves…
The Difference Between Managing and Leading
As a business owner, you'll often find yourself juggling between managing and leading (especially if you're a team of one). But, they are very different things…
You Can’t Lead the Next Chapter from the Old Role
There comes a point in a growing business where effort is no longer the problem. And yet, the leader still feels tired. Not because they’re incapable. Not because they’ve lost ambition…
Why Imposter Syndrome Is Your Secret Strength
Feeling like an imposter or like you don't have enough of what it takes sounds like the beginnings of a villain origin story...but it could mean that you're on the right track. Here are 7 ways it can used as a tool…
The Energy Audit: Where Are You Spending Your Time?
If you're feeling exhausted at the end of your day and feel like you haven't accomplished much, you may need to assess how your current activities are affecting your energy…
When Success Stops Feeling Like Success
There’s a moment many leaders don’t talk about…not because it’s dramatic, but because it’s confusing. It’s the moment when the business is working. Revenue is steady. Clients are coming in. And yet, something feels off…
Why Self-Doubt is a Sign You’re Growing
What if self-doubt is actually a sign that you're growing? For many entrepreneurs, it feels like an obstacle to overcome, instead of a steppingstone out of your comfort zone...
Why Failure is a Step Toward Success
Failure isn't permanent, but it sure does feel like it sometimes. I remember when I first decided to leave my corporate job to pursue my business. I thought I had it figured out…
How to Reframe Negative Thoughts for Growth
Negative thoughts are a natural part of the entrepreneurial journey. It's not the thoughts that can set you back, but your response to them. Knowing you have them and choosing to respond…
The Conversation That Changed How I Coach Leaders Through Identity Shifts
There are coaching sessions you remember because they went well. Then there are the ones you remember because something deeper happened, not just for the client, but for you…
What Does Success Look Like for You?
For many, success would fall under any one of or all of these categories: time, money, freedom, or flexibility. For me, it started off with wanting freedom…
Are You Waiting For Something To Move You?
Are you waiting for something to move you...when you should be moving yourself? I've been thinking a lot about that lately…
Coaching Through Email Isn’t Just for Introverts
Coaching through email isn't just for introverts or those burning out from video fatigue in weekly sessions. It can be for those who…
Focus On Your Best
Focus on your best, delegate the rest. Not everything needs to be done by you. Even if you're the only person in your business…