Claiming Our Influence

Claiming Our Influence

(This article was originally posted on The Voice Nook on Substack.) Hi friend, Two weeks ago, I co-facilitated a leadership workshop with a colleague of mine. We discussed the importance of self-awareness and awareness of others as key leadership tools. We explored...

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A Practice of Trusting Myself in Real Time

A Practice of Trusting Myself in Real Time

(This article was originally posted on The Voice Nook on Substack.) Hello friend! People keep asking (which I love), so it’s time to share that I haven’t chosen one word for the year like I did last year. Last year, I was in search of a particular type of personal...

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Trusting Our Knowing

Trusting Our Knowing

(This article was originally posted on The Voice Nook on Substack.) Hi friends! It’s a new year and already so much has been happening. Normally, I might use the first email of the year to set a fresh container — but if you don’t mind, I’d love to jump straight into...

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A Note of Gratitude

A Note of Gratitude

(This article was originally posted on The Voice Nook on Substack.) With 3.3% of the year remaining (so close. sooooo close), I just wanted to pop in here one more time and say: Thank you! This year has been full of all kinds of ups and downs. Impossible things have...

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A Note to Your January Self

A Note to Your January Self

(This article was originally posted on The Voice Nook on Substack.) There is only 4% of 2025 remaining and I confess: I’m tired. I’m so, so ready to close my laptop and swan dive into my favorite blanket with an endless stream of documentaries. And I’ll get there....

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The most meaningful metric of my year

The most meaningful metric of my year

(This article was originally posted on The Voice Nook on Substack.) As I reflect on the Year of Possible, I am in awe of all that I got to witness this year with my clients. I watched as folks: stepped more authentically into their leadership bravely moved to new...

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What can you do with the last 8%?

What can you do with the last 8%?

(This article was originally posted on The Voice Nook on Substack.) It’s snowing a lot here today. It started around 6:00am and is anticipated to keep coming down until around 6:00pm. It’s our first real snow of the season. When all is said and done, we should see...

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Making Impossible Things Possible

Making Impossible Things Possible

(This article was originally posted on The Voice Nook on Substack.) Huldigung an Jacquin (Homage to Jacquin), Johann Knapp Hi there! It’s been 1, 2, 3…uh, actually, never mind how long it’s been since my last email. I’m here now. I missed you! 🤗 Perhaps you will...

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Holding Onto Summer, Making Space for Change

Holding Onto Summer, Making Space for Change

(This article was originally posted on The Voice Nook on Substack.) Here in the North Country, the sun is hanging a little lower in the sky, the air is a little crisper, and the leaves on the trees are just a little less green as they prepare for their brief, yet...

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Stretching Into Authenticity

Stretching Into Authenticity

(This article was originally posted on The Voice Nook on Substack.)  Like a lot of people, I have a complicated relationship with the idea of taking up space, being seen and heard. And, of course, my reasons for this are varied and layered. In addition to having a...

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Hi, I'm Sam

On a perpetual quest to uncover all possible answers to the question “What does it mean to have a voice?” Also, I like plants. 🌱