Alana Hill, Author at Alana M. Hill, PMP, CSP - The Ms. Engineer Way

Marginalization and its impact on belonging – a Black History Month reflection
Marginalization and its impact on belonging – a Black History Month reflection

Marginalization and its impact on belonging – a Black History Month reflection

Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an indelible part of our country's history. Another indelible part of our history, present and future, is marginalization. I am moved to explore it this month as part of my Black History Month reflection. I recently saw the film Origin, based on the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson about how America, today and throughout its history, has been shaped by a hidden [...]

By Alana Hill|2024-02-20T17:53:13-06:00February 20th, 2024|Leading|0 Comments

Leading with Emotional Agility: The Next Frontier of Emotional Intelligence
Leading with Emotional Agility: The Next Frontier of Emotional Intelligence

Leading with Emotional Agility: The Next Frontier of Emotional Intelligence

Emotional intelligence has long been touted as vital for leadership success. But research now shows emotional agility – how gracefully you navigate internal shifts – is equally crucial. Leaders who can flow between feelings not only perform better themselves but are able to lead high performing teams and model desirable behaviors. […]

By Alana Hill|2024-02-05T18:05:38-06:00February 5th, 2024|Leading|0 Comments

Reigniting a ‘dimmed spark’
Reigniting a ‘dimmed spark’

Reigniting a ‘dimmed spark’

Update (May 2026): Why This Conversation Matters Even More Now Since this article was first published, new research from Gallup reinforces what many leaders are already feeling—engagement isn’t just challenged, it’s declining. According to Gallup’s latest findings, global employee engagement has declined for the second consecutive year, with only about 20% of employees engaged worldwide. In the U.S., engagement remains at just 31%, down from a peak of 36% in 2020. That represents millions fewer employees bringing energy, focus, and [...]

By Alana Hill|2026-05-08T10:35:06-05:00January 24th, 2024|Leading|0 Comments

Resilient Leadership – Navigating Change with Empathy (Podcast Appearance)
Resilient Leadership – Navigating Change with Empathy (Podcast Appearance)

Resilient Leadership – Navigating Change with Empathy (Podcast Appearance)

In this episode of Design Your Life & Business - The Leaders Podcast, host Jevon Wooden is joined by Alana Hill, CEO of 2Hill Consulting Services, Change Leadership Expert, and Bestselling Author. Their conversation explores the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and compassion in leading change and designing a fulfilling life and career. Alana shares her journey and insights while emphasizing the value of owning your actions and seeking guidance from mentors. They also touch on emotional intelligence, goal setting, and [...]

By Alana Hill|2025-10-23T16:50:44-05:00January 9th, 2024|Podcast|0 Comments

Navigating Change in 2024: Creating Conditions for Progress
Navigating Change in 2024: Creating Conditions for Progress

Navigating Change in 2024: Creating Conditions for Progress

As both a change management consultant and optimistic visionary, I see 2024 as ripe with potential for organizations to evolve and grow. But positive change doesn’t happen passively. Leaders must consciously cultivate conditions that allow innovation to thrive even amidst uncertainty. […]

By Alana Hill|2024-01-08T08:54:50-06:00January 8th, 2024|Leading|0 Comments

Reflecting Back, Planning Ahead: Preparing for Your Best Year Yet
Reflecting Back, Planning Ahead: Preparing for Your Best Year Yet

Reflecting Back, Planning Ahead: Preparing for Your Best Year Yet

As 2023 draws to a close, it is the ideal moment for thoughtful reflection and intentional planning to help set goals for the year ahead. Rather than rushing into hopeful new year’s resolutions, take time to truly reflect first. […]

By Alana Hill|2023-12-19T14:57:34-06:00December 19th, 2023|Leading|0 Comments

Purpose congruence for next-level performance
Purpose congruence for next-level performance

Purpose congruence for next-level performance

I’ve written about purpose before, in fact my book, What’s Your Catalyst?, is an essential guide to uncovering and leveraging our purpose to drive change. I’ve been re-exploring the role of purpose in today’s context and joining the dots between individual employees and the overall organizational purpose is proving to pay dividends. […]

By Alana Hill|2023-12-07T04:17:15-06:00December 7th, 2023|Leading|0 Comments

A Fall Reflection – With Gratitude
A Fall Reflection – With Gratitude

A Fall Reflection – With Gratitude

As the leaves turn amber and darkness draws in earlier, Fall ushers in a poignant time of reflection. It is a season associated with harvest and abundance – crops lifted from the fields, larders filled for winter, families drawn closely around hearths. Shorter days turn our thoughts inward. […]

By Alana Hill|2023-11-21T15:41:28-06:00November 21st, 2023|Leading|0 Comments

What’s Emotional Intelligence Got To Do With Leadership?
What’s Emotional Intelligence Got To Do With Leadership?

What’s Emotional Intelligence Got To Do With Leadership?

These are times of heightened emotions. What we are seeing, hearing and experiencing is through our emotions. I have studied, written about and applied emotional intelligence throughout my life and career, (sometimes without even realizing it at the time) to the point that it is embedded in my practice. However, it always serves us to take a step back, consider the current context and expand our understanding. To that end, let’s unpack: What has emotional intelligence got to do with [...]

By Alana Hill|2025-05-07T15:13:02-05:00November 1st, 2023|Leading|0 Comments

Staying Connected in the Disconnected Workplace
Staying Connected in the Disconnected Workplace

Staying Connected in the Disconnected Workplace

With today's increasingly digital and dispersed teams, it can be challenging for leaders to maintain strong connections with their teams. Yet feeling disconnected at work has been linked to lower engagement, productivity, and retention rates. In my work with executives it is increasingly clear that building rapport and community amidst dispersed teams is a huge leadership challenge. Whether your organization is implementing a return to the office, hybrid or remote working, teams still need to connect, communicate and collaborate. Yes, [...]

By Alana Hill|2023-10-16T19:00:59-05:00October 16th, 2023|Leading|0 Comments

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