The Present
I launched this site in the midst of my “professional halftime,” in Fall 2019. After 20+ years in the corporate world, I took the summer off to invest in my family (last year, we moved back to the States after eight years in China) and to write a book.
As I move out of my professional halftime, I’m excited to embark on my next journey. As of 9/9/2020, the book is available for pre-order and my new job starts at McCann China.
Click below to join my on my journey or for more information on the book or what I will be doing at McCann.
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I’ll be happy when ______.
This statement reflects a belief that happiness is a static and finite goal, within our grasp when we get that promotion, buy that house, or finally put a ring on it. Yet, many achieve their desired milestone and then find themselves wanting. “Is this all there...
A few of my favorite things
I've been asked about my favorite books. So here's a list of my fiction authors and books that are close to my heart: Everything by Fredrik Backman, Vonnegut, Isabel Allende, Murakami, John Irving, Shel SilversteinLike Water for Chocolate, The Kite Runner, and Bridges...
Learnings from Leaders: the P&G Alumni Podcast
Anyone who’s worked at a great company knows that it’s all about the people. Good managers, great leaders - in and beyond the business. In this series, through conversations with fellow P&G Alums, we hope to go deeper with many leaders you already know, but want...
The Chinese word for “rest”.
休息 or xiū xi means “to rest” in Chinese. Looking at each individual word can reveal insight into what it means to rest: 休 or xiū translate to “stop for a period of time”, and 息 (xi) means “to take a breath”. Everyone rests in their own way. Some pick up...
MOJO Conversation Session: “Finding Your Spare Room”
Joined Avi Liran on his live MOJO (Moment of Joyous Optimism) series to discuss The Spare Room and how you can discover your own social legacy.
Meet my book narrator!
Introducing... Cindy Kay! She may sounds familiar... Cindy has narrated loads of books... and in fact, she’ll be narrating The Spare Room! So, why am I sharing this? 1) REMEMBER, IT NEVER HURTS TO ASK. When I heard Cindy was proposed as my book’s narrator, I asked to...
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