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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At a recent dinner, I found myself surrounded by doctors—some of the most brilliant, accomplished minds I’ve had the pleasure of meeting. Amidst conversations on research, breakthroughs, and difficult...
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...
Recently, I encountered an idea that troubled me: the notion of "healthy arrogance." To be clear, arrogance, by definition, is neither healthy nor beneficial. When someone suggests that arrogance is a...
We often talk about resilience as if it’s a grit-your-teeth kind of toughness—something hard, unbreakable, and unfeeling. But through the lens of elegance and emotional intelligence, I’ve come to see ...
Success isn’t always loud. It doesn’t always arrive in the form of awards, titles, or applause. Sometimes, success shows up quietly—as a sense of calm after a storm, the self-respect earned from risin...
In my line of work as a personal and professional development coach, one fundamental truth reigns supreme: self-awareness is the cornerstone of success. Whether you're just getting back into the work ...
We have all been in a situation professionally where emotions are running high, and you are just trying to get the job done right! These types of situations present us with unique challenges in mainta...
Have you ever been given feedback that you always look angry, even when you’re not? Facial expressions play a critical role in your overall appearance, setting the mood and tone of a conversation, and...
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...
What is personal branding, and why is it so crucial to your personal and professional development?
As an Etiquette Advisor and award-winning personal branding expert, people often ask me What’s so im...
You have all seen the videos - ‘How to professionally say this…’ they are a hit all over social media and they offer some amazing - and funny - insights into how to assert your thoughts in a way that ...
Let’s get real for a moment. While scrolling through social media, it's tempting to believe everyone else has it all figured out. Perfect lives, always well dressed, always funny, responds to every si...
