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The Power of Pinch-Me Moments

The moments when you pause, look around, and think—Is this really my life? This month, I had at least two powerful pinch-me moments—reminders just of how far I’ve come, and why the message of unhiding matters now more than ever. A Dream Realized in Cape Town, South Africa Five years ago, I stood on those…

Graphic, The Hiding Cycle: How It's Costing Your Workplace. Circle with 8 dots that show how when employees hide it impacts, engagement, retention, and innovation--and the customer experience.

The Hidden Workplace Tax You’re Paying (But Not Tracking)

I sat down to do my taxes this past weekend (sigh)… receipts everywhere, numbers swirling, and I kept thinking: Why didn’t I start this sooner? It got me thinking, though—every business, from small startups to global corporations, nonprofits to government agencies and education institutions, is paying a hidden tax. But unlike financial taxes, this one…

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The Power of Unhiding: How Leaders Can Create Cultures of Belonging

Hiding holds people back. It stifles creativity, limits engagement, and prevents employees from bringing their best ideas forward. Yet, in many workplaces, employees feel the need to hide aspects of themselves—whether it’s personal struggles, differences, or even their aspirations. But what if the key to unlocking innovation, trust, and high performance is creating cultures where…

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The One Love You Can’t Afford to Lose

“You are the love of your life.” Let that sink in. I was listening to The Mel Robbins Podcast when she shared that quote from Viola Davis and it stopped me cold. Because if that’s true—why do I sometimes treat myself like an afterthought? Would I EVER… Speak to someone I love the way I…

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Let’s Unhide and Seek Together in 2025

Happy 2025! A new year is the perfect time to pause and reflect—to consider where we’ve been and what’s ahead. Every January 1st, I open a special journal I’ve kept since 1997. In it, I record how I spent New Year’s, my accomplishments (big and small), my goals for the year ahead, and an intention…

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What’s Been Your Achilles Heel This Year?

Just saw Gladiator II—and wow, it’s intense! The action is relentless, the gore is next-level, and parts of the story linger long after the credits roll. But what struck me most wasn’t the fight scenes or the drama—it was the quick reference to Achilles, the legendary warrior whose one vulnerable spot became his undoing. The…