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Welcome to my blog!
This is the space where I share professional insights, personal stories, creative writing, and day-to-day reflections. My writing chronicles my living experiences and acts as a place where I can personally offer you professional expertise and best practice ideas.
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The phrase or term “lived experience” is everywhere. It’s become a professional profile to the point that people (myself included) have it on their LinkedIn, bios, and resumes. While I’m […]
I will never forget the established community leader who said, “That’s a waste of time. Everyone has tried it before you.” She looked at me like a young and inexperienced drifter, one who would be gone soon enough, on to something outside of community service.
Like many, I’ve been touched by suicide, and preventing this tragedy is something I’m dedicated to. Those who know me know this. Yet, I feel like I’m forced to prove […]
Ever notice how successful teams seem to communicate effortlessly? 🚀 Well, it isn’t effortless. It takes a deep respect for “good communication” to build a strong team bond. Here’s a […]
Leadership comes in many forms. From being a role model to those younger in their journeys to being a work supervisor. In lived experience, leadership often goes hand in hand […]
Lived Experience language is everywhere these days, from titles to resume’ descriptions. However, when it comes to “practicing” one’s lived experience in professional settings, many remain uncertain about the available […]
Hello, I am a public speaker, and I can make you cry if I want to.
But, can I make you laugh?
Many in the field of suicide prevention are aware of the importance of safe messaging.
Safe messaging stems from the Werther Effect and is meant to ensure that as we are communicating about suicide, mental health, and prevention, we are not also unintentionally doing damage, creating stress, or perpetuating stigma. While the concept of safe messaging is something, many professionals understand the importance of. We also know it is an ongoing struggle to help others outside of the field understand why safe messaging is so important.
Continuing on the theme of Burnout… Destructive leadership causes toxic cultures which in turn decimate a person’s wellbeing. It only takes a single harmful leader to destroy a culture from […]
That’s a question I’ve been thinking about for the past couple of months. I feel like it will be a personal answer for many people for very different reasons. For […]