At the heart of every successful scrum team stands the Scrum Master, a pivotal role responsible for guiding the team towards efficient collaboration, continuous improvement, and ultimately, delivering value. Think of them like the conductor and your project as the symphony.

Most presentations have one of three primary purposes: to inform, to persuade or to relate to others.​ If you research “presentation types” you will see a variance in what is out there and how people define what they are. But generally, all presentation types fall into one of these three goals.

Working remotely comes with its own set of unique challenges. While I’ve always been a big fan of the work from home lifestyle and have been doing so in some capacity since 2010, I also understand that it can take a little bit to get used to.

Many people don’t like to work in teams because their teams are dysfunctional. Their teams have gotten stuck in “storming.” Plateauing at this level of Tuckman’s Model of Group Development with your team often creates the dislike of working in teams.

As an accountability coach and mentor, I have had the privilege of working with numerous individuals striving to reach their goals and unlock their full potential.

After a full day immersed in AI conversations at a recent conference, I stopped by Whole Foods to pick up some groceries. As I was checking out, the Sept-Oct 2024 edition of Harvard Business Review caught my eye. In bold, black text, it read, "Embracing Gen AI at Work." Given how much generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) has been the topic of conversation with my clients recently, I couldn't help but grab a copy.

Embarking on a wellbeing journey can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to knowing where to start. At Nimble Up, we believe that the first step is understanding which dimension of your wellbeing needs your focus. We’ve created resources to guide you through every stage of your journey—whether you’re taking your first step or looking for a more personalized approach. Let’s dive in!

Intuition is a strange thing, isn’t it? The way it guides us without always revealing the destination. And as I sit here today, reflecting on how the Lifelong Wellbeing Foundation came to be, I realize that every step has been led by that quiet voice within. Hindsight, after all, is always 20/20.  Back in July 2024, I headed to the Biohacking Summit in Helsinki with one goal: to listen.

I’ve been to countless conferences, but something about the Business of Biohacking Summit felt different. I found myself in a room filled with open-hearted entrepreneurs, founders, and inventors—people genuinely focused on improving the world, each other, and themselves.

Let’s dive into a topic that’s near and dear to my heart—coffee. My love for coffee has been brewing for years, ever since I had my first mocha in Madison, Wisconsin, in the mid-90s. From hanging out after school at Monks on 4th Street in Dubuque, Iowa, to studying the ethics of coffee farmers in college, coffee has long been my constant companion. It’s more than a beverage for me—it’s a ritual, a moment of pause, and a source of comfort. 

I was at London’s airport, en route to Helsinki for Teemu Arina’s Biohacker Summit, with 20 pounds of cash burning a hole in my pocket. The airport bookstore called my name. So many options, but one book stood out: Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant. I picked it up, put it back down, and wandered off to browse other titles. Yet, I kept coming back to this one. Something about the idea that “we can all improve at improving” hit home. So, I took my last 20 pounds and made it mine.

When I first heard about hand analysis, I was admittedly skeptical. Like many, I associated it with fortune-telling and mysticism rather than science. However, after attending a session at the Biohacker Summit in Helsinki, my perspective completely shifted. Brent Bruning, a renowned hand analyst, delved into the fascinating correlation between fingerprint patterns and human behavior.

Holding yourself accountable can be incredibly challenging. Whether you’re working from home, overwhelmed with a long to-do list, stuck in freeze mode, or facing a task you’re unsure how to start, it’s easy to get sidetracked. But what does it really mean to be accountable? According to the dictionary, it’s being "required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible." But sometimes, we need a little help with justifying our actions and holding ourselves responsible to get things done.

In today’s fast-paced world of business, terms like "wellness" and "wellbeing" get tossed around interchangeably.

“This initiative is for our employees’ wellness.”

“We care about our employees and their wellbeing.”

So many things to think about. So many decisions to make. Naveen Jain's keynote speech at the Biohacker Summit I recently attended left me contemplating a profound question: “What am I willing to die for?”

Last Thursday marked the culmination of an intense five-month period for me. I had just wrapped up three major projects, all on the same day. The following morning, I enjoyed breakfast with a friend and then set out on a solo trip, an activity that I cherish deeply. There's something liberating about hitting the road alone, where you can stop wherever you want and take your time without worrying about anyone else's schedule.

If you know me, you know I love relating ideas about Agile and Scrum Project Management to real world scenarios. Recently I signed up for a raw portrait session with Elle Photography as part of The Body Project.

In this post by Peopleside on the importance of gratitude and thankfulness, they explore how renewing emotions can positively impact our well-being. We want to delve into the power of recognition and celebration, which are closely related to gratitude, but with a slightly different focus. As we approach the end of the year, it's a perfect time to reflect on how incorporating these elements into our daily lives can improve accountability, enhance project success, and foster a healthy work-life balance.