If not now, when? This question, or some variation of it, has precipitated some of the most meaningful changes in my life and career. When I reflect on my 30-year journey as a marketing executive and entrepreneur, it might look like a rollercoaster to some; I like to think of it as hang-gliding over to a fast-paced zipline that ends with a crazy bungee jump into a serene lake.
From working in small businesses to Fortune 100 firms, to guiding teams and organizations through the twists and turns of growth, I've kept a sense of humor, which has been my secret weapon. Even as a 12-year-old girl serving double-dipped cones at Hayward's Ice Cream stand in Nashua, New Hampshire, my idea of fun on a slow day was concocting "frappes" with everything except ice cream. But I digress.
"If not now, when?" It's a seemingly simple question, but it has continuously inspired me to think more deeply, reimagine, visualize, and pursue.
Throughout my journey, the support of colleagues, friends, professional business coaches, and family has been indispensable. And every one of those moments of support has shaped how I run my firm, consult, influence, lead, coach, parent, and live – authentically and true to self, with both heart and courage.
The name of my firm, Onwards, captures the very essence of my core values: optimism, positivity, growth, and the firm belief that anything is possible. That working together, we can move from one place to a better place. My goal is that on the other side of every engagement, value, belief, and dream is the type of outcome you deserve.
Whether you are a business owner or an individual, I hope our paths cross and I look forward to the opportunity to work together.
If not now, when?
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