We all have our go-to introduction — name, job title, where we live — a tidy set of “social tags” that slot us neatly into the world. But what if we flipped it? What if we introduced ourselves through our values, passions, and quirks — the WHO instead of the WHAT? In leadership, networking, and human connection, the way we introduce ourselves shapes how people see us (and how we see ourselves). Here’s why it matters, and how to rethink your opening line.

Don’t Believe Everything You Think. What if the biggest thing holding you back... isn’t true? Byron Katie’s simple set of questions changed how I thought about myself and how I responded to others — and now I coach others to do the same.

When did creativity start needing a KPI?
Lately, I’ve heard people say, “If I’m not going to be great at it, what’s the point?”
Well… joy? Curiosity? A gardenia-scented pasta mishap you’ll laugh about for years?

This one’s for the perfectionists, the quit-before-you-start crew, and anyone who’s forgotten that being “bad” at something might actually be where the good stuff begins.