Speaking was always the thing I avoided. I didn’t avoid it because it wasn’t for me—I avoided it because it made me uncomfortable. What I didn’t know then is that discomfort isn’t a stop sign. It’s an invitation. It’s the key that unlocks confidence, clarity, and calling.

Hesitation kills more dreams than failure. A responsible “eff it” is choosing movement with intention, clarity, and courage — even when you don’t have every answer

Dreams aren’t one-time moments of inspiration — they’re a muscle you have to train. The more you revisit them, refine them, and align your daily moves with them, the stronger they become. When you exercise your dreams consistently, you stop living by accident and start living with intention.

Thank you to ACHE–San Diego for the opportunity to join yesterday’s panel on Leadership Under Pressure at National University. I appreciated the conversation, the insight shared across the room, and the professionalism of everyone involved. Grateful to contribute to such an important dialogue.

Speaking was the one thing I used to avoid — and it ended up becoming the thing that saved me. Leadership has pushed me through pressure, uncertainty, and seasons where I had to lead without a blueprint. Now, I use my voice to help others step into their purpose, rise through their transitions, and lead with clarity and courage.

Leadership is multilingual — not in words, but in people. Great leaders learn how to listen, translate, and connect across every type of person they lead.

Pressure isn’t the enemy — it’s information. When you learn to ride it instead of drowning under it, you unlock a higher level of leadership.

Transitions are the uncomfortable, necessary in-between spaces between who you are and who you’re becoming. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure — you’re not failing. You’re just somewhere between A and Z.

When a senior officer looked me dead in the eye and said, “Don’t care. You’re it,” I was a brand-new petty officer facing a broken system I didn’t create — but was suddenly responsible for fixing. That moment taught me what real leadership and accountability look like.

We often talk about building a legacy, but what if your legacy is already unfolding — right in front of your child’s eyes? This piece explores how every decision, action, and dream you pursue becomes a masterclass for the next generation.

There have been times in my life when I’ve found myself in dark places—mentally, emotionally, spiritually. I used to call them regressions. Now I see them differently. Those seasons weren’t setbacks; they were pauses. Necessary rests between chapters that helped me realign before the next stretch of growth.

The military taught me structure. Education gave me anchor. And life taught me that slowing down doesn’t mean losing ground—it means gathering strength for what’s next.

Goals are the pulse of purpose. They’re not about greed — they’re about growth. Everyone is chasing something that gives their life meaning. The real question isn’t whether you have goals — it’s whether you’ve named them.