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Do you bring your heart?

Sometimes we can’t change the moment we are in, but we can change what we bring to it.

These athletes aren’t leaving their hearts in the locker room. They’re bringing them onto the field. And somehow, as the game unfolds, their hearts seem to grow even bigger.

Over the past few weeks, like many of you, I’ve been watching incredible World Cup matches.

And something has struck me to the core.

Yes, these athletes compete with unbelievable intensity. They fight for every inch. They push themselves to the limit. They leave everything they have on the field.

But that’s not what I’ve been thinking about.

What I keep seeing is their hearts.

A player reaching down to help an opponent back to their feet.

Teammates embracing after difficult moments and incredible goals.

The genuine joy they have for one another’s success.

The respect and love they show after the final whistle, regardless of who won.

I’m seeing so much love. Love for the game, for their teammates, and even for their opponents.

These athletes aren’t leaving their hearts in the locker room. They’re bringing them onto the field. And somehow, as the game unfolds, their hearts seem to grow even bigger.

One theme continues to come up in my coaching conversations. Many accomplished leaders feel they have to leave part of themselves behind to succeed. They worry that if they lead with too much heart, compassion, or humanity, they won’t belong in a competitive or corporate setting.

I think we’ve gotten that backward.

Some of the highest-performing people in the world compete ferociously, yet openly demonstrate compassion, respect, affection, and humanity. They don’t see excellence and heart as competing values. They know they belong together.

The best leaders I’ve known lead the same way. They care deeply. They celebrate others. They hold high standards while leading with empathy, humility, kindness…and yes, love.

Heart-forward leadership isn’t soft: It’s courageous.

Maybe that’s exactly what our workplaces need more of.

So I’ll leave you with this.

Do you bring your heart to work?
And what’s one thing you can do today to lead a little more heart forward?
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The Story Behind the Logo

I’m so glad you clicked on the logo. It tells a story, and it’s one I’m pretty passionate about. I’m a big believer in being grounded in the Earth while staying connected to something bigger than ourselves. I believe we are each part of something greater, and that every one of us carries our own unique gifts, strengths, and special magic.
That belief is at the heart of this logo. Look closely and you’ll see roots grounding to the Earth. They represent where we begin: grounded, connected, and rooted in who we are. And at the center, you’ll find a compass. Because I believe we each have an internal compass. It points toward who we are, what matters to us, and where we want to go. And inside that compass is gold. That gold represents the special magic I believe every one of us carries within.
Sometimes we know exactly what our gold is. Sometimes the demands of work and life, the expectations we carry, and the pressure-filled worlds we navigate can slowly pull us away from it. My coaching is about helping people find that gold again, understand it, and put it to work. Because finding your gold is only the beginning. As we reconnect with ourselves, we grow, stretch, and evolve. New possibilities emerge. Stay grounded. Find your compass. Discover your gold. Let yourself grow. Embrace what makes you unique. And remember that you are part of something bigger. That is the spirit behind Compass Within Collective.