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Rien n’est impossible. Nothing is impossible. I heard the phrase three times this past week — once in an internal meeting at my company, Skillsoft; once from Christopher Schlaeffer, the patron of iamthecode during our partnership announcement; and the last time in my head … as I neared the finish line of the La Grande Course du Grand Paris Express. … Read More

The marketing team I lead at Skillsoft hosts a new intern class every year, often bringing in three or more students who work on a project — or set of projects — that contribute to their own personal growth, as well as that of the company. And one of my favorite things to do is meet with these highly motivated … Read More

The other day, I caught myself doing something almost unconsciously. I hid my ear behind my hair. You see, I have multiple piercings — one in the conch, one in the Tash rook, one in the helix, two in the lobe, and my newest one in the tragus — which I highlight with sparkling bling. While I love my “rock” … Read More

In the recent Harry Potter Reunion on HBO, actor Jason Isaacs told a story. He was asked to read for the role of Lucius Malfoy, Death Eater, terrible father, and Voldemort’s second-in-command. It was a juicy part in a successful franchise. But Isaacs had just played Captain Hook in a new adaptation of Peter Pan, and he didn’t want to … Read More

We stepped outside of the airport and took off our masks. I watched as she inhaled the warm air and smiled. For the first time in what seemed like a very long while, my daughter was happy. When you add some post-holiday blues to an unrelenting dark New England chill and a world in which every movement and moment is … Read More

What comes to mind when you hear “New Year?” There’s a good chance it’s the word “Resolutions.” According to a recent Finder survey, 188.9 million American adults (that’s 74% of all American adults) make resolutions, and more than two thirds believe they have a good shot at following through on them. Of particular interest to all of us here at … Read More

This time of year is special, whether you’re celebrating the holiday season, enjoying some well-deserved time off with loved ones, or reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to the new one. Despite continued challenges (let’s face it, 2021 was “no walk in the park”), I’m grateful for the people I had the privilege to get to know, to … Read More

As our company gathered on WebEx last week, I couldn’t help but think how wonderful it was to see so many new faces here at Skillsoft. It’s an exciting time to be in corporate digital learning, particularly given today’s business climate. As organizations continue to focus on business transformation in a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) world, they are … Read More

“And hold on to memories. Hold on to every moment to keep them alive.” Some of my fondest memories are those spent with my family in Texas at Thanksgiving. I grew up in Dallas and although I’ve long since become a New Englander, I am a Texan at heart and cherish this holiday more than most because it always takes … Read More

The other day, I was approaching a particularly steep hill at the end of my run when a song on my Spotify playlist made me stop in my tracks: “Who are you? Who who, who who?” Now, normally, I don’t stop for hills. In fact, I relish them. But lately, I’m allowing myself to pause and reflect — and sometimes redirect — when something … Read More