Conversations That Stay With You

Lately, I’ve found myself in a rhythm of conversations that linger long after the recording stops. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been invited into podcast spaces to talk about connection, leadership, and positive masculinity—not as abstract ideas, but as lived, practiced commitments. I’ve had the privilege of sitting down with Dani Cee at Confident Authority, Megan Robinson at ELeader Experience, and Daniella De Grande from The … More Conversations That Stay With You

Coffee, Connection, and the Work That Matters Most

The last two mornings have been a quiet gift. Just sitting at Starbucks, laptops open, coffee warm, working side by side with my favorite person in the whole world—my wife Alison. No rush. No noise. Just presence, productivity, and the kind of connection that makes everything else feel lighter. There’s something powerful about being deeply focused together. Not … More Coffee, Connection, and the Work That Matters Most

Momentum, Meaning, and the Year of the Fire Horse

ome seasons are about endurance.Others are about alignment. This one?This season is about momentum. After leaving my previous employer, I made a conscious decision not to hesitate—to move toward the work that has been calling me for years. I’ve gone head-first into Independent Consulting and Properties LLC, and the clarity that comes from that commitment has been energizing in … More Momentum, Meaning, and the Year of the Fire Horse

Gen Z Isn’t “Unmotivated”—They’re Unconvinced

For years, traditional career advice has followed a familiar script: work hard, keep your head down, build skills, and success will follow. Gen Z isn’t rejecting that advice because they’re lazy, entitled, or cynical. They’re rejecting it because—based on what they’ve seen—it often doesn’t work. This generation came of age during economic volatility, a pandemic, public reckonings … More Gen Z Isn’t “Unmotivated”—They’re Unconvinced

Clearing Space for What Comes Next

I’ve been aware lately of how much intention it takes to tend a life—especially in moments of transition. Much of my energy right now is going toward supporting my partner, Alison, and the meaningful work she’s building through her private counseling practice. Watching that work take shape—rooted in care, integrity, and deep presence—has been a grounding reminder that growth … More Clearing Space for What Comes Next