a linkedin post & an announcement

on working full time & running two businesses

((posted on LinkedIn Feb 7, 2024))

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“If you just start a fire and walk away, it typically doesn’t sustain itself.

Occasionally, the conditions are perfect, and the fire takes. But even still, you have to stoke it. You have to watch it. You have to be with it. And at some point, you can walk away for periods of time, (some times longer than others).

But before you can leave your fire, there’s usually a build up.

And before your fire really supports and sustains you, that build up is required.

It’s a process.

And starting a business is the same.”

I said this 👆🏽. This quote is me. :D.

But anyway,

I spent 3 years building my fire, before having any confidence in my stepping away.

This week, I am starting a new fire.

On Monday (2/5/24), I joined CrowdStrike in the role of Senior Public Sector Business Strategy Manager. Coming from operational functions in various chief of staff offices in my past life at Microsoft, this role feels like an expansion on my capabilities in wearing my corporate hat. I’m excited to meet my growth edge and to contribute to the amazing work that CrowdStrike is serving to the world. And super pumped to be working with and learning from (a previous colleague, but now my boss) Andrew again.

I can already tell that we have a dream team situation ✨

As for Essential Teams and The Corporate Psychic -- not to worry! These businesses are not going anywhere, but things are definitely shifting. I’m fortunate to have a really great team behind this work and we look forward to continuing in your conscious development as an individual or a team. Stay tuned for updates and how you can stay plugged in!

In the meantime, LFG!!