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Can you grow from the cracks?

The more years that go by, the more I notice how often good things at work begin when we’re not standing on solid ground.

I took this photo a couple of weeks ago while hiking along Minnesota’s North Shore.

These tiny wildflowers made me think.

Delicate, beautiful, growing from cracks in solid rock.

No rich soil, no perfect conditions. Just enough space to take root.

I found myself wondering what those flowers had to teach me.

The older I get, the more I notice how often good things at work begin when we’re not standing on solid ground.

The big risk at Target.

The all-nighter at McKinsey.

Helping build something new at AWS when the path wasn’t clear.

None of those moments felt comfortable and none of them felt certain.

And yet, something good came from each one.

Some of the most beautiful things in life don’t grow in the soft soil.

They grow in the cracks.

In the space between certainty and possibility.

In the moments when we’re stretched, unsure, and figuring it out as we go.

Maybe the cracks in our lives aren’t signs that we’re breaking.

Maybe they’re the very places where something beautiful is beginning to grow.

I’m curious what this brings up for you.

Have you experienced something beautiful grow when not standing on solid ground? 

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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.