Code and Money

Hi there,The first month of 2021 is coming to a close, and it has been a crazy start to the new year!As tax season winds up I've been giving thought a lot more to how I'm taking care of myself and my family financially. Down below you'll find an arti...

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Jan 22, 2021
Who Are You Really? 👀

Hi there,The whole idea of a new year full of potential is top of mind for me. I wrote earlier about taking time to know more about who you are. I think this is a better first step than typical resolutions.I coach people in doing this as a part of he...

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Jan 15, 2021
Transformation, Stories, and Youtube. Oh My 📽

Hi!Well, 2021 is off to a hell of a start. I hope this email finds you well. I know my attention has been fixed on the current events. If yours has too, you certainly aren't alone. This email will be there waiting for you when you're ready.I have a f...

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Jan 08, 2021
Happy New Year 🍾

Seasons Greetings,2020 had it all. I think for a lot of us, it was a pretty uneven mix of good and bad. I wanted to write a little bit about what this year has meant for me, and share a few thoughts as we move into 2021.Good Things Still HappenI laun...

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Dec 30, 2020
System Design Interview Tutorial 📽

Happy Holidays!I've been consumed with all the rush in the holidays, but I didn't forget about you! We're coming to the end of the year, and that means new opportunities and new struggles.What is one small thing you want to change in your life in 202...

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Dec 18, 2020
Goal Setting and Schools

Happy Friday!I hope you all had a good and safe Thanksgiving. I attempted to smoke a turkey for the first time, and I have to say it came out pretty darn good! I'm still working through my list of turkey leftover recipes, so it'll be a while before I...

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Dec 04, 2020
When to Break the Rules 🔨

Happy Friday!Things are pretty quiet this week as we get ready for the holidays. I've been thinking more about my offerings to people both as a consultant and as a career mentor.I'll post a draft list of what I think a draft set of my consulting offe...

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Nov 20, 2020
Stand-Ups, Meetings, Procrastination and More 👀

Hi there,I realized I wrote a lot about career stuff lately, so I switched gears a little to write about what I do as a consultant a little more. Now, in particular there is an article called 4 Steps to Better Action that I wish more people knew abou...

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Nov 13, 2020
What a Week ☠

Hey, This week has been crazy for just about everyone and even though the weekend, a lot of the stress and anxiety isn't going anywhere yet. Personally I've been avoiding a lot of social media. That's been helpful for me. Turns out that without it I...

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Nov 06, 2020
Happy Halloween! 🎃

Hi there,A little bit ago I did a panel discussion with the Agile Alliance to help people navigate their technical careers. It was my first panel discussion and I have to admit, I had butterflies in my stomach.There were so many things I wanted to sa...

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Oct 30, 2020