Beyond the Surface Blog

It's 2:37 AM on a Tuesday and here I am, staring at my ceiling remembering not long ago a time when I was thinking about...

Earlier this year, I sat with a colleague who was ready to quit. Let's call her Pam.

She'd been working so hard on a hu...

Anyone who’s been involved in change in a large organization knows that complexity is not just common but almost a const...

There's something magical about early morning reflection time. Today, as I sit with my steaming cup of coffee watchin...

It’s amazing what happens when you stop swimming against the current and start going with the flow. I’m not talking abou...

Ah…leadership buy-in to add resources and capability... It often feels just out of reach. If you've ever tried to pitch ...

For many of us when we find ourselves in a fast-paced, chaotic environment or situation we suddenly feel overwhelmed and...

Change resistance is something I’ve encountered in nearly every leadership role, from launching new tools to guiding com...

As someone who's been leading change in highly regulated industries for over 20 years, I've seen it all. From multimilli...

I often get asked by emerging leaders and professionals in all kinds of roles how to transition from executing tasks to ...

Change is part of life and it can often be challenging. Whether it’s a new process at work, a shift in company goals, or...

Do you often wonder if anyone is actually listening to the communications you're sending out? I can remember times when ...