Articles
A collection of articles and posts addressing various areas of my practice.
Cairns
Inspired by a canyon journey, this post shares my origin story for my consultancy practice. It’s about rediscovering what drew me to HR: helping people thrive at work. I’m excited to partner with mission-driven organizations to tackle tough workplace challenges and create lasting impact.
Grappling with Burnout at Work
Burnout signals a deeper misalignment between you and your work. In this article I explore burnout’s personal and organizational causes, how to assess your situation, and steps you can take to restore purpose—whether through change within or beyond your current role.
Culture of Excellence: The Dark Side
High standards can inspire great work—but when excellence becomes the baseline, it can fuel burnout, silence concerns, and strain well-being. This article explores how mission-driven organizations can sustain performance without sacrificing psychological safety, offering practical strategies for leaders to create healthier, more balanced workplaces.
Is Mediation the Answer to Conflict?
Not all workplace conflicts are ready for mediation. Drawing from conflict resolution theory and my own experience, I explore alternative approaches—like containment, coaching, and systems-focused strategies—for situations where traditional mediation may do more harm than good.