There is just too much suffering in the workplace. It takes a massive toll on employees and their families. And the cost of lost opportunities for organizations is huge.AND there is tremendous upside for organizations that pay attention to workplace culture. I’m continually amazed at how much high-performance teams can accomplish.For more than a decade now, Compassion & Mindfulness @ Work have been my professional passions.Lately, I’ve been holding the question “what is the invitation of these times?” The answer that has emerged for me is “Connectedness” – a deep sense of belonging in community, and an inward journey of healing and integration. The foundation is the inner work of becoming more aware and accepting about all the parts of me. Leaning into life as my teacher and growth as my birthright. Holding all my experiences with as much curiosity as I can. Remembering that I am not alone, separate, broken, or defective. I am human, like everyone else. And that’s enough.I believe we are wired as humans to live in community. It is not only more efficient, as we share resources, it can provide the emotional and practical support that is a vital antidote to the stress we feel when we try to go it alone.Connectedness is the consciousness that we need to heal the planet. I’m convinced that we can’t solve wars, racism, climate change or any of the other major challenges our world is facing from the same mindsets and behaviors that created them.We need to break through to a fundamentally different way of seeing ourselves and the world around us. My pursuit of these passions drives what I do in my work and beyond.My career has afforded me the privilege to work alongside amazing people for some of the largest, most prestigious global companies. My clients have included a long list of visible, distinctive companies that have changed the landscape of their industries.I climbed the corporate ladder to Vice President with responsibility for 750 people in 50 countries. I was a driven, classic workaholic. And like many others, I reached a point where my achievements were no longer rewarding. There had to be something more. So, I took a leap into the unknown with a couple extended sabbaticals.In the months away from work I explored how I could live and work differently. My sabbatical journeys led me back to what looks - on the surface - like a traditional career, but under the surface, “work” is completely different for me now.Exploring connectedness brings me joy.Sharing my journey and learning about yours is so much fun. Let’s talk.