My time at Kognitiv has been filled with meaningful opportunities to assist, coach, and stand shoulder to shoulder with others in the trenches—whether it’s a colleague or a client, it makes no difference to me. What truly drives me is the satisfaction of seeing a project through to completion, knowing that everyone involved walks away stronger, more informed, and more connected. But above all, it’s the people that keep me coming back each day. There’s nothing more fulfilling than collaborating with my team to tackle the unique challenges our clients bring us. Some solutions come easily, others push us to be innovative—but every experience deepens my passion for the work we do. Working alongside my teammates and across departments at Kognitiv has given me a profound sense of purpose. I’ve been fortunate to both mentor and be mentored here, and those moments of growth and learning are truly priceless. They’re what fuel my commitment and excitement to keep growing, contributing, and showing up every day.

If you are already aware the end of the year on the client side is chaotic with performance reviews, bonuses, merit increases, open enrollment, and preparing for tax season; just think what it is like having several clients feeling that pain. It can create some inadvertent long weeks. I am a regular CrossFit athlete. I need it to survive. Despite the heavy work load I still found time to get to the gym and nail the AMRAP or EMOM. I start my day early so I can be available for my kids when they get home from school. It might mean I need to spend a little time cleaning things up after they go to bed, but that is a balance I am willing to keep. Kognitiv has made it easy to find a balance that works for you but they also expect you to deliver on time and with excellent results. You can not deliver and produce excellent results unless you take the time to sharpen the saw (take care of yourself). Finding this balance has been a crucial part of my ability to make this job work. And that is saying something!