04/28/2025
“I give everything to my {team/family} and they don’t appreciate it.”
Pause! Let’s look closer.
You throw team parties, offer gym membership reimbursement, and send email recognition emails.
You buy your kids the newest gadgets, sign them up for extracurricular activities so they expand, and take them on outings.
Have you stopped to ask if these efforts are meeting the mark?
The real mark of connection isn’t doing more OR assuming what others need. It’s meeting the personalized needs of each individual so they feel seen, appreciated, and supported.
As I have expanded my network, I love witnessing it work in real time.
🎯 COLLABORATION VS COMPETITION.
Despite being in a similar niche as me, Kelly Bubolz, Jennifer VanRossum 5Peaks. Moira Martin and Kate Sayers Safe Space Therapies took time out of their schedule to share insights. They supported me with genuine time and insight, and it made a lasting impact.
🎯 LEAD WITH YOUR GUT.
When I was looking for “more”, I searched for support. I came across Dominique Pritchett & Co. and Cameisha Brewer Dickerson and a voice told me to work with them.
I trusted my gut and the work we did together unlocked a new version of me. One who believed she could be a mental wellness speaker, create flexibility in my schedule, and expand my capabilities.
🎯 Connection over performance always wins. People can “feel” your motive. When it’s real, it builds trust. When it’s performative, it creates distance.
🎯 Empathy and curiosity are what hit the mark. The relationships I remember most aren’t because of what someone gave, but how they made me feel.
What hits the mark for your coworkers, family, and friends?
Share in the comments what’s one thing someone did that made you feel connected? 💬 Bonus points if you shout out a woman!