“ Not this Door”
Recently, I applied to attend the TED Women’s Conference in San Diego.
I was excited.
I pictured myself among a vibrant, inspiring community of women—learning, connecting, being lit up.
And then the email arrived.
“Thank you for applying. Due to an overwhelming number of applicants…”
You know how that goes.
I wasn’t chosen.
In that moment, I felt the familiar sting of rejection.
Genius
The Genius We Can’t Always See
For the last thirty minutes, I got caught in a vortex of beauty and magic—
watching Kennedy Center Honors performances on YouTube.
One of my favorites?
Heart performing “Stairway to Heaven.”
The music, the power, the reverence—it moved me.
You can see the genius of the performers shining on stage.
Like many of my clients, I’m drawn to excellence—not just in what’s visible, but in what’s supported behind the scenes.
This is true in careers too.
Your genius may not be center stage,
but it quietly shapes the world around you.