The Joy of Being a Beginner

The Joy of Being a Beginner

I don’t let myself have fun very often. I’m the responsible one. The rational one. The one who gets things done and can be counted on. Those roles don’t leave much room for frivolity or fun. In fact, when pressed, I’ve often struggled to name something I do just for...
Circling the Tree

Circling the Tree

There is an old fable about a “worry tree.” Each of us has one—a tree, filled with our worries, that we walk around, wishing it weren’t ours. Yet when we look at others’ worry trees, we often realize ours isn’t so bad after all, and we return to it a little wiser....
From Public Service to Personal Power

From Public Service to Personal Power

Five Essential Steps to Navigate What’s Next When your career has been built around a mission bigger than yourself — serving your country, community, or agency — the idea of leaving that behind can feel disorienting. For many federal workers (and anyone in...
Not on My 2025 Bingo Card

Not on My 2025 Bingo Card

We are four and a half months into 2025, and there’s a phrase I keep hearing from my clients—and truthfully, I’ve been repeating it myself: “That was not on my 2025 Bingo card.” In a world that already feels heavy with political uncertainty, economic shifts, and...
Get In the Know: Lessons from Oaxaca

Get In the Know: Lessons from Oaxaca

During the Vamonos Experience Retreat, we didn’t just disconnect from what was familiar—we reconnected with ourselves, each other, and the kind of leadership that comes from within. Through challenges, reflection, and unexpected moments of insight, five powerful...