Fresh From Taylor's Desk
An Elegant Perspective on Life, Leadership, and Growth
Below is a collection of pieces I write as an offering to anyone willing to listen. These are my reflections drawn from lessons, stories, and insights that continue to shape my own personal journey. My hope is that these words serve as a gentle spark of clarity when you feel uncertain, confidence when you need to stand tall, or inspiration as you walk your own path of personal and professional growth.
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Not long ago, I was in a professional setting where I offered a piece of feedback that I believed was clear, constructive, and kind. Yet the response I received took me by surprise. I was misread—perc...
There’s a strange emotional dissonance that can surface when you return “home.”
A place that once held your roots now feels slightly foreign.
The house is the same, but you’ve changed.
You recogniz...
How many times have you said, "I'm fine," when you weren’t?
I know I have—more times than I can count. In moments of disappointment, frustration, sadness, or even deep pain, I’ve defaulted to those t...
A few weeks ago, I found myself in a familiar state—exhausted. Not just sleepy or worn out, but bone-deep tired in a way that felt disproportionate to what I had actually done that day. I hadn’t exerc...
A friend recently shared a beautiful story about a dinner conversation with a remarkably seasoned leader. It wasn’t the title or position of the individual that struck me—it was the response he gave w...
After my recent Success Decoded episode with Ayesha Billimoria—an elite sprinter, coach, and voice of women’s empowerment in sport—I’ve been reflecting deeply on the athlete’s mindset. There’s somethi...
Recently, I heard a well-known Instagram personality say something that stopped me in my tracks, summarizing the words it speaks about how if you’re not happy in life, it’s not because life is wrong—i...
A kinder, more effective approach to personal growth and confidence development
When most people pursue personal development, they often begin with a harsh inner monologue:
“I need to fix this part ...
There’s been a subtle shift in the fashion conversation lately—one that I’ve waited a lifetime to see. Publications like People are suddenly celebrating what they call “alternatives to jeans.” Maxi sk...
Have you ever stopped and thought about the ‘actual steps’ of mindfulness?
It is easy to rush through tasks without much thought, and we often reserve mindfulness for quiet moments of meditation or a...
