I'm an avid reader. Last year, I challenged myself to read one book per week. That challenge was difficult for me to achieve, but I finally cracked it. I'll share my secret with you of how to quickly read a book and retain what you've
What is Engineering Excellence?
Excellence is something we all want. But what does it truly mean? Think about that. What is the definition of engineering excellence? How can we measure it to know that we've achieved it? I'm on a quest to answer these questions. I'm starting with
Profession of Complexity – Simplicity is Better
We make things harder than they need to be. We take a basic concept and then diverge into a sea of complexity. This human behavior burrows deep into our thinking, implementations, and explanations. This drive towards complexity makes us ineffective
Then I Met Beans Theme Framework.
If you know me, then you know I've been a huge Genesis framework advocate for quite some time. But then I met the Beans Theme Framework. Though I tried to resist the temptation and stay true to the Genesis Community, I fell hard for Beans. I fell so
Why “Best Practices” are a Complete Myth
There is no such thing as "best practices." None. That's a lie. It's confusing too, as we seek to find some solution or methodology that is superior to any other. But that doesn't exist. Let's talk about why "best practices" are a complete
Down the Rabbit Hole to Build Perfectly Designed Software
I am a software craftsman. I teach and advocate building high-quality solutions using the techniques of readability, reusability, and maintainability. But there is a point of no return. There is a ledge that we walk on where the act of building
My Best Career Advice…It’s a Game Changer
I'm often asked for advice, that one secret formula to unlock your potential and thrust your career forward. As the year winds down and we approach a brand new year, let me share my best career advice..my secret formula. It's a game changer. I'm
My 2016 Personal Year-End Review
It's time to reflect on this year from a personal point-of-view. This year has been a story of extremes of success, failures, grief, and joy. The pendulum has swung from side-to-side this year. Let's take a few moments to reflect. Then I'll share
My 2016 Business Year-End Review
December is the month of reflection and review. It's our time to stop and think about where we are now in comparison to the plan set forth back in January. I'm taking a few minutes of your time today to talk about my business year. What went to
A Woman in a Man’s Profession – My 30 Years in Engineering
I've been in engineering for three decades, a non-degreed woman. I've engineered and led incredible mega-million dollar projects. But every step of my career was a struggle, as I had to work twice as hard and long as my teams. I did the role of