I didn’t realize I was a caffeine junkie until I had to get my blood drawn last month at 9:00 AM and couldn’t have coffee beforehand*. I was a wreck. I tried to rationalize that one cup … just one cup … wouldn’t throw off the results. I even asked Claude AI to back me … Learn More
My brother took his life when he was in his early twenties. I was rocked to my core. At the time, my husband—a fellow Marine—was deployed to Africa. I was alone in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. No close friends nearby. No close family. Just me, navigating a darkness so heavy that even going through the … Learn More
I’ve been called the “Fun Governor.” It’s not a compliment. I’ve also been called Julie McCoy. Remember her? She was the Love Boat’s Cruise Director. Yes. My family, close friends, and anyone who has ever traveled with me before, knows that I love to plan. Over plan, actually. And when we’re on vacation? I even … Learn More
I made a holiday mistake a few years ago. I bought wrapping paper with glitter on it. At the time, it seemed festive. Magical, even. The presents under the tree shimmered. Everything sparkled. Christmas morning arrived, and my kids tore into their gifts with the kind of joyful abandon only kids can manage. And then—glitter … Learn More
I just completed my last live workshop of the year – a great half-day session with the leaders at Montgomery County Public Safety Department. This event capped a busy year of keynotes, TTL conferences, coaching and consulting. Naturally, I celebrated with a glass of bubbles … but I always accompany my end of the year … Learn More
The final weeks of the year always feel like a paradox. We’re racing toward deadlines, closing out projects, and trying to “finish strong”… all while the world around us is encouraging rest, celebration, and slowing down. Both matter.Both are necessary.And both can make you a stronger leader. As the holidays approach, here’s a balanced way … Learn More
Every year, as holiday events appear on the calendar, leaders and employees alike quietly ask the same question: “Do I really need to go?” The answer: Yes — and not because of the food, the photo booth, or the ugly sweater contest. Your presence at your company’s holiday event carries far more weight than most … Learn More
The holidays have a funny way of putting us in the same room with people we love deeply… and people who can push every button we have. Most of us enter this season hoping for warmth, connection, and laughter. And yet, every year, the same thing derails family tables, workplace Slack channels, and group texts: … Learn More
Right now, many of us are deep in planning mode—finalizing budgets, setting goals, and mapping out our path forward. But before you lock anything in, I need you to pause and ask yourself a critical question: are your goals high enough? This year has been chaotic. Between external disruptions like AI and supply chain challenges, … Learn More
“The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps!” – Eleanor Roosevelt Today—November 10th—the United States Marine Corps celebrates its 250th birthday. Two hundred and fifty … Learn More
Angie’s note: Last week I published a story on LinkedIn about my world falling apart. Based on the overwhelming response I received, and the encouragement to share more, I’m offering this blog. I know I’m not the only one who has been through difficult times – divorce, parent care, and chronic illness. I thought I’d … Learn More
We tell ourselves powerful lies to justify staying stuck: We white-knuckle our way through relationships that drain us, careers that suffocate us slowly, and credentials that lead nowhere—all because a younger version of ourselves made commitments we feel obligated to honor. That younger self decided who we should be, what we should want, and where … Learn More
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