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...
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...
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...
I recently had one of those days where I had checked off every task on my to-do list. Emails sent. Calls made. Deadlines met. By every external measure, it had been a productive day. But inside, I fel...
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...
We live in a world that often runs on pressure. Deadlines. Expectations. Social approval. Performance reviews. Grades. Metrics. Rules.
And while these external motivators can certainly get people to ...
In a world that moves fast, speaks loud, and rewards the boldest voice in the room, empathy can feel like a forgotten language. We’re flooded with information, choices, and distractions—but rarely do ...
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...
Today, something shifted for me. And interestingly, it didn’t happen in a coaching session, a moment of journaling, or while reflecting on one of life’s many complexities. It happened on the Reformer ...
Imagine trying to assemble a jigsaw puzzle, but every time you pick up a piece, you tell yourself, "This piece is wrong," or "This piece isn’t good enough." How long would it take before you became fr...
