Blog

𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻.

Last week, I gave a talk titled “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝘀”, focusing on the impact we can make on our careers and on the world when we come together. Among other things, we discussed the people who shape our careers—mentors, sponsors, and peers who lift us up. After the talk, one question kept coming up…
The Way Out Is In

The Emotion Escape Route “I just can’t deal with this anger. I need it to GO AWAY.” Have you ever found yourself desperately trying to escape uncomfortable emotions? That tightness in your chest during a high-stakes meeting. The knot in your stomach before delivering difficult feedback. The racing thoughts that keep you up at 3…
Together We Rise: Navigating Layoffs

Layoffs are never easy. I’ve been through several—sometimes as the one impacted, and sometimes as the leader delivering the news. Layoffs hit hard. One moment, you’re deep in your work, the next, you’re packing up and wondering, What now? I know this feeling all too well. After years in the startup world, I’ve been on…
The Mindful Leader: Buddhist Teachings for Modern Businesses

In my previous post, “The Sabbatical Less Traveled: From Google Director to Buddhist Student”, I shared my transformative experience at Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Today, I want to share some of my learnings, and explore how Buddhist practices and principles can revolutionize modern leadership. While many discuss Buddhism’s personal benefits, its potential for transforming business…
The Sabbatical Less Traveled: From Google Director to Buddhist Student

As I shared in my previous post about leaving Google, many people approached me eager to hear more about my sabbatical year. Today, I want to share the transformative experience of learning and practicing Buddhism at Kopan Monastery in Nepal. A Dream Fulfilled While I’d taken Buddhist courses and weekend retreats before, this was my…
The Mentor Within: A Simple Question That Changes Everything

Recently, during a coaching session with a new client facing a significant career challenge, I introduced them to a tool so simple it almost feels like magic. As we explored their struggles and aspirations, I asked, “What would you tell yourself if you were your own mentor?” The impact was immediate. My client paused, leaned…