“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart give yourself to it.” – Attributed to Buddha

In my work with leaders, and in my own life, I keep noticing how different things feel when work aligns with who we truly are. There’s a flow to it, a sense of meaning, contribution, even joy. There’s less striving and proving for worth. What a relief! That kind of alignment takes gritty, non-linear, inside-out […]

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“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy.” – Rabindranath Tagore

Whether ‘acts of service’ is one’s love language or not, I’ve come to a place of believing that leadership is a precious form of service. This gives great meaning to leadership. If we accept the assignment, we get to support people in expanding their gifts and contributions. In doing so we sometimes feel a direct […]

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Never too late, never too old.

From dancers to painters, public servants to writers, leaders to entrepreneurs, marketers to therapists—I wholeheartedly believe age doesn’t have to be a barrier to purpose, growth, and contribution that aligns. My dad, nearing 80, still plays in bands. My stepmother just finished her latest book. My late grandmother closed real estate deals well into her […]

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The Blank Page: Navigating Low Motivation

The blank page stares back. Energy and motivation are wavering. I’m hearing this from some of my leadership clients just days into a new year. They’re perplexed, asking themselves, “Why? There’s so much to do!” What’s at the root of this? For some, it’s lingering burnout, finally noticed after a break, sparking questions about life and career. […]

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Pithy Musings 20: “The Power of Ikigai” with David Marlow

Countless leaders and organizations are talking about the notion of purpose, also referred to as Ikigai in Japanese, meaning “reason for being”. Some say that digging into this work can be transformative for individuals, teams and organizations. Fervor agrees! Declaring purpose and top values has led to incredibly fulfilling work, fabulous relationships with clients, meaningful and […]

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