For too long, the "gold standard" for women in STEM has been a performance of seamlessness also known as balancing brilliance and parenthood without a dip in productivity. But this standard is a myth that demands self-erasure. By choosing humanity over perfection, new parents in academia are redefining success and building a bridge for the next generation of scientists.

In STEM, inclusion has often treated as a bureaucratic checkbox. But the most successful teams treat their work environment as critical technical infrastructure. By moving from passive support to active design—identifying specific barriers and building assessment mechanisms—labs can reduce the emotional tax on their scientists and free up the cognitive bandwidth necessary for true innovation.

While we may not have all the answers about the rest of the year, we can prepare for multiple possible outcomes. Think, budget decisions that shouldn’t wait until December 31st. Or staff burnout around the holidays and ensuring staff have flexibility and time off as needed.

At the heart of conflict are often people who care. We argue because something matters to us, be that the goal, the outcome, the process, or the people involved. In some cases, the absence of conflict can signal that people have stopped pushing, stopped investing, or decided it is no longer worth the effort to bring others along.

In the age of pandemics that keep us apart and AI that begs to say we don’t necessarily need each other, we have built an online space for real, human connection. Dive into this blog post to learn more about how the Reimagining Unconference has changed each of us. 

Saying yes to everything can feel like the only way to be “successful”. It may even align with feeling helpful. But, it's a fast track to burnout and resentment. Both yours and your team's. Check out these 5 steps that could help you make more aligned decisions.

Breathing room isn't a luxury, it's the foundation of sustainable leadership. Learn why reflection keeps slipping away and 3 concrete ways to protect it.

As we approach the end of Q2 2026, it's the perfect time to assess your strategic plan. Whether you're leading a nonprofit, small business, or team, I help organizations like yours evaluate progress, integrate feedback, and build leadership capacity that drives the results you’re working towards rooted in care for the people doing the work.

practical actions to design your celebrations so they actually serve their purpose. 

Most hiring processes feel like a gauntlet. But you can make changes that shift them from "stay away" to "we look forward to welcoming you."

Rather than relying on a single mentor, consider building a mentoring board - a diverse group of advisors who can offer different perspectives on your challenges and opportunities.