As we progress in our careers, finding true challenges that stretch and grow us seem to be fewer and farther in between. After you’ve “been there and done that” for a while, there isn’t much that surprises you or that feels out of your reach in terms of solutioning....
I had the pleasure of speaking to a group of close to 100 executives recently about an 18-month business process transformation I co-created with one of my clients on how to redesign their inner workings and grow from $200M to $500M. I also continually chat dozens of...
Here's the deal: I want to get deep about something that is close to my heart. I came across this powerful statistic the other day that led me to reflect on a huge shift I experienced in my twenties. Here is the statistic: In a classic study of 400 high-achievers, it...
I just love the opportunity to reflect on what has passed and undergo an analysis of what I would like to leave behind. Most importantly, I like to carefully select what I’m bringing forward with me, and on what I will stay laser-focused on in the coming months. One...
This article was previously published on Forbes. We’ve all had coaches (mostly from childhood sports). Just because you “grow up” and enter the professional world doesn’t mean you should ever stop searching for the right coach, especially as an executive. But first,...
What does it mean to be conscious? Consciousness can be defined as the state of being awake and aware of one’s surroundings. Simply put: Consciousness is awareness and taking action with intention. The opposite of consciousness is doing things on autopilot. Raise your...
What is fear? Ask 10 people, and you’re likely to get 10 separate answers. Fear is defined as an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. We take in a lot of fear in our lives through television...
Being employed by companies for the first half of my career gave me deep stability and comfort. I had a framework for achievement. Constant goals to aim for. Co-workers. Training. Health benefits. Retirement benefits. Regular opportunities to stretch beyond my comfort...
When we talk about inheritance at Bright Arrow, we are not talking about money. Your inheritance consists of the beliefs, fears, stereotypes, and habits you were led to believe are yours. We all inherit stories. We all come to believe and follow rules. We often...
To say I spent most of 2015 feeling like my shine had dimmed and sparkle snuffed was an understatement. I was coming off a really tough year of mourning the traumatic death of my estranged mother. I could feel how my perception of the world and my experience had...
