Your Pivot Game is Strong

Your Pivot Game is Strong

After 24 years of Army service, navigating a broken system—from Equal Opportunity and the Inspector General to SHARP complaints—I'm finally putting myself first. The Army systems, designed to protect, ultimately broke me through the trauma of military sexual harassment, toxic leadership, lying higher ranking officers and the latest, my experience as a military sexual assault victim/survivor. I am embracing and illuminating the fact that the Army system broke me. I no longer want to suck it up, drink water and move out and put the mission first. I am now holding the Army accountable for...

Your Pivot Game is Strong

Healing isn't a destination; it's a continuous journey. As a military sexual trauma (MST) survivor, I know this firsthand. The Army's Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program is a system that's supposed to help, but in my experience, it's profoundly broken. Using the BANI framework—which stands for Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, and Incomprehensible—we can see just how flawed the SHARP program really is. Brittle: The system is rigid and fragile. It's designed to follow a specific process that often crumbles under the weight of real-life trauma and the...

Your Pivot Game is Strong

In this powerful episode, we dive into the world of Jamais Cascio's BANI framework and how it can help you make sense of the chaos swirling around us. Moving beyond the outdated VUCA model, we'll break down how Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, and Incomprehensible can define our current reality. But it doesn't stop there. We'll show you how to apply BANI to your own personal life and give you practical tools to navigate the overwhelming feeling of anxiety. We explore how embracing altruism 🤝 can be a game-changer. By focusing on helping others, you can shift your perspective, build awareness...

Your Pivot Game is Strong

Episode Summary: In this episode, we dive deep into the unsettling parallels between the malinformation we’ve come to expect from certain media outlets and the growing phenomenon of AI hallucinations. As artificial intelligence systems become more integrated into our daily lives, it's critical to understand that they are not infallible—far from it. Just like biased or manipulative media, AI can confidently spread falsehoods. And worse, it can do so with the polish and authority of truth. 🔍 Key Discussion Points: 1. What Are AI Hallucinations? AI "hallucinations" refer to moments when...

Your Pivot Game is Strong

  This episode is a deeply personal one. I set out with the goal of becoming a podcast producer — a dream that, for a while, felt completely within reach. But then, life happened. Unexpectedly, I found myself confronting past traumas I thought I had already healed. What followed was a season of emotional instability — a brittle environment that made it nearly impossible to continue creating from a place of peace. Rather than push through, I paused. I chose to listen, reflect, and seek the deeper lesson. And what I found was grace. In this episode, I share my journey through that hard...

Your Pivot Game is Strong

Back to Basics: Engagement, Communication, and Creating a Thriving Workforce In this episode, we're going back to basics—because sometimes, the most effective strategies are the ones we’ve overlooked. We’re diving into the foundational elements of a thriving workforce: authentic employee engagement, clear and consistent communication, and building a workplace culture where people feel seen, heard, and motivated to do their best work. Join us as we break down: What “employee engagement” really means (beyond just surveys and pizza parties) The underestimated power of two-way...

Your Pivot Game is Strong

Introduction to Digital Twin Technology: Digital twin technology is a 3D digital representation of a real-world product, system, or process. It allows for tracking and monitoring assets, simulating scenarios, and analyzing impacts (BetterLinks, 2023). The rise of digital twin technology reflects a broader technological shift, with about 80% of technologies evolving by 25% each year (Murray, 2021). Types of Digital Twins: Digital twins exist in various forms: product twins, plant twins, network twins, supply chain twins, infrastructure twins, etc. Digital Twin Simulators (DTS) help make...

Your Pivot Game is Strong

The dictionary defines grit as courage, resolve, and strength of character. Similarly, grit is a word that is used to define hard work. Furthermore, Katz (2020) introduced resilience to build grit. Moreover, Angela Duckworth’s research presented in 2013’s TED Talk identified five core components of grit.  Over the next decade, it is hard to fathom that woman will move the meter in an upward trend to fill senior leadership positions considering the low percentage rate of filled roles currently. Consequently, women would be better suited to fill leadership roles due to the...

Your Pivot Game is Strong

Your Pivot Game is Strong - Show Notes Summary Launching a new business is exciting, but the statistics are sobering. According to the US Census (2022), while entrepreneurship grew from 2.5 million businesses in 2015 to 5 million in 2022, 70% of businesses fail within their first two years. Only 25% make it past 15 years. The journey of starting a new business can feel like a baby sea turtle entering the ocean, facing many predators. However, navigating the complexities of backend technology, email funnels, and social media marketing can make the process thrilling and rewarding. A recent...

Your Pivot Game is Strong

Show Notes: The Art of Setting Goals  In today’s episode of Unlocking Potential, we dive into the critical importance of setting goals, why so many people avoid it, and how to break through the barriers of fear and anxiety. We explore strategies such as time-management planning (TMP) and contingent planning (CP) that can help you achieve your goals and overcome the challenges that often hold you back. Plus, we discuss how writing down your goals and partnering with an accountability coach can drastically increase your chances of success. Key Takeaways: 84% of people don’t set goals...