The Climb: Insights on People, Process, and Growth

Chaos Theory

I thrive in chaos. Which is fortunate, because chaos has been a consistent thread throughout my life. I grew up in a full house where space, attention, and resources were limited. I began working full-time at 18 to fund my life while earning two college degrees. I chose sales, one of the most unpredictable career paths you can take. Along the way, I tended bar, became a single parent, stepped into coaching, and eventually into leadership. For years, I thought I was simply “go

Feb 16

Stop Guessing

“Leadership isn't about effort. It's about precision.” Every CEO hears some version of this advice: “Coach your team more.” But here's the uncomfortable truth: Most coaching fails not because leaders aren't trying. It fails because they're coaching blind. We assume motivation works the same way for everyone. We assume feedback lands the same way for everyone. We assume what worked for us will work for them. It doesn't. Some people need pressure. Some shut down under it. S

Jan 21

Growing Smarter: How Fractional Leaders Help Businesses Scale Without the Overhead

Small and midmarket businesses often reach a point where growth requires more structure, leadership, and strategy, but not necessarily more full-time hires. That's where fractional leaders come in. Engaging experienced fractional executives enables organizations to leverage decades of expertise in sales, marketing, operations, technology, and more, all without the cost and commitment of a full-time executive. As a Fractional Sales Leader, I help clients: ✅ Build and refine th

Oct 13, 2025