Leading Through Uncertainty: The Power of Sitting in “I Don’t Know”

One of the most difficult things to do—as individuals and as leaders—is to sit in uncertainty. We’re conditioned to move quickly from one goal to the next, constantly navigating the next career move, business decision, or personal milestone. In leadership, we’re taught to plan, pivot, and persuade. We find comfort in knowing what’s next and rallying others toward it. In fact, a key principle of change leadership is to ease the stress of transition by clarifying what’s next. Whether it’s [...]

By |2025-05-22T14:47:56-05:00May 8th, 2025|Leading|0 Comments

Alana in the Media

WEN Podcast Episode 30: The Ms. Engineer Way Creator: Women's Energy Network In this episode, we learn more about Alana, including how she was the second black female Petroleum Engineer to graduate from Texas A&M. #BadAss We cover a lot of ground with Alana, but one of the many standout acronyms is what she calls SOS, which stands for self-care, optimism, and support. These are three key ingredients for our resilience, and for us to succeed against [...]

By |2025-02-05T13:57:55-06:00January 23rd, 2025|Podcast|0 Comments

Setting Powerful Intentions for 2025

As we approach 2025, many professionals are already thinking about their New Year’s resolutions. But what if we shifted our mindset from making resolutions to setting intentions? This subtle yet powerful change in approach can transform how we navigate our professional growth and lead with greater purpose and emotional intelligence. […]

By |2024-12-19T12:54:59-06:00December 19th, 2024|Leading|0 Comments

Drift Happens – 3 Lessons About Sticking to Your Goals

Even the most disciplined people find times in their lives where they drift away from their goals. Life is consistently inconsistent, and it’s those people who catch themselves before they drift too far off course that excel and achieve their goals. I especially notice this when it comes to health and wellness. […]

By |2024-10-10T05:07:53-05:00October 10th, 2024|Leading, Lifting|0 Comments

Change Reflection: Lessons from the Past to Prepare for the Future

Change is not just inevitable—it's accelerating. As someone who is immersed in change, I often hear executives and project managers express concern about keeping pace with this ever-increasing velocity of transformation. However, by examining historical patterns and leveraging past experiences, organizations can better prepare for future challenges and opportunities. I feel like we are forgetting to learn from our own histories when doing so can be a shortcut to success.  The Accelerating Pace of Change Recent studies indicate that the [...]

By |2024-07-17T03:19:18-05:00July 17th, 2024|Leading|0 Comments

How Patterns Can Help You Discover Your Leadership Superpower

As a self-confessed Marvel geek, I love seeing the transformation of ‘ordinary Joe/Jo’ into superhero and I believe that while we can’t all scale buildings and win intergalactic battles, we do all have a unique leadership superpower – some capacity, skill or quality that sets us apart and elevates organizational performance. However, unlocking our true heroic potential requires looking inward first and a great place to start is by analyzing our impact patterns.  […]

By |2024-04-03T00:19:01-05:00April 3rd, 2024|Leading|0 Comments

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

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 |2025-01-09T12:12:45-06:00January 9th, 2024|Podcast|0 Comments

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