I was devastated to find out recently that I have low bone density — osteopenia. In this post, I share my story and what I’ve learned about building and maintaining strong bones.

The type of person we believe we are determines our habits, and our habits determine the type of person we are and who we become. Understanding and accepting this helps us make the needed shifts to live in harmony with our values, reach our goals and make lasting change.

Our social safety net depends on the nonprofit workforce, but many struggle to sustain their work. Social impact professionals are addressing the most urgent issues of our times, often to the detriment of their own physical, mental and financial health, their relationships and overall wellbeing. The term "burnout" was actually coined for the social sector.

When we connect to our core values and identify what brings us meaning, we develop a new level of discernment, enabling better decisions in line with our values and wellbeing.

Design thinking provides a powerful framework to build your way forward from wherever you are in your life or career emphasizing an openness to thinking and doing things differently.

TechWomen was a big dream for me in 2010. Now it’s a thriving community of thousands of women leaders in STEM from 22 countries and Silicon Valley. Going after our goals and dreams is important! They are what bring us meaning, satisfaction and connection. And, they can make a difference in the world and in the lives of others.

I can have a hard time forgiving myself for mistakes, small and major. So, I’ve adopted a process to stop my automatic negative self-talk and rumination in their tracks. I use this regularly in the moment when I need to summon up patience, calm and compassion for myself and others. And, did you know there are only two safe active ingredients in “reef-friendly” sunscreen?