U-turns is a blog for lifelong learners who want to continue to expand their leadership and communication skills.

A new year has a funny way of making us feel like we should reinvent everything…new habits, new goals, new routines…a whole new U. In my opinion, and throughout my life, I found this to be completely unrealistic. To me, real growth doesn’t come from a laundry list of...

As we close out 2025, many of us find ourselves reflecting on this past year. For me, I not only look at what I accomplished, but almost more importantly, on who I became in the process. I am always mesmerized when I make time to review my journey over the course of...

As many of U know, I’ve been a soul parent for 18 years, raising two amazing daughters while building a business, coaching and training leaders, and keeping up with the constant motion of life. I’m not the only one. Many of us…most of us…are juggling…A LOT. Through it...

A couple of weeks ago, I recorded a short video about the crazy mix of emotions that comes with becoming an empty nester. And wow…was I feeling it. Heck, who’s kidding who…I still am. For me, this season hits differently. As many of U may know, I’ve been the sole...

As we step into March—a month known for St. Patrick’s Day and good luck—it’s a great time to explore how luck plays a role in leadership and business success. “Does luck really play a role in leadership” U may ask? Well let’s dive in… While we know that hard work,...

I think we can all agree, leadership has evolved dramatically over the past few decades. There has been a noticeable shift from rigid hierarchies and authoritative approaches to something far more dynamic and collaborative. In our ever-changing and fast-paced world,...

In today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world, navigating your business or career can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or building your personal brand, the truth is, everyone could use extra support. That’s where an executive coach...

As 2024 draws to a close and a new year emerges, many of us like to set resolutions—yet, the truth is, most of us abandon them just weeks later. Statistics show that on average only 8% of New Year’s resolutions get kept. That’s a little pathetic, in my book! So this...

Ok everyone, I know, I know. It’s thankfulness and gratitude season, and if U are anything like me, it’s frustrating that this is a focus in November, rather than a habit and attitude we foster and nurture all year through. That said, in today’s goal-driven,...

BOO! The Halloween season is upon us. Store shelves are overflowing with ghosts, goblins, and jack-o’-lanterns, all symbolizing the spookiness of the season. Halloween is a play on fear in a most exaggerated way, and I, like U, know LOTS of people who LOVE it! Why?...

As the summer begins to fade and the school buses start rolling into our neighborhoods again, there's a sense of excitement in the air. For many, "back to school" brings to mind images of children with new backpacks, fresh notebooks, and the promise of new friends and...

Hello fellow leaders, communicators, warriors, samurai, mentors, and aspiring trailblazers! With our U the Teen Leader class coming up, I have recently found myself reflecting on the profound impact of mentoring and development in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. If U...

Spring has sprung, and it's the perfect time to reflect and take inventory on the connections in our lives…both personally and professionally. At U & Improved, we understand, and KNOW, that beneath the hustle and bustle of our daily to-do list lies the beating...

Happy 2024, dear readers! We have jumped headfirst into the new year, and if U haven’t already, now is the time to set yourself up for success with a year filled with promise and potential. For many of us, the start of a new year is a time for reflection and...