The Gut Check:
Your pulse on intuition, strategy, and decisive leadership.

Hi Reader,

Some of my most formative professional experiences were working on consulting engagements known as Value Based Deals.

These programs were intended to provide consulting services that realized actual, tangible, quantifiable benefits for clients (think beaucoup bucks CapEx and OpEx savings for Fortune 100 companies) without upfront payment.

This was particularly appealing during the economic downturn in 2008 and the aftermath, but was only a good proposition if my team could actually deliver.

These experiences were some of the most challenging work I did in my career due to the high expectations, intense pressure, and rigorous pace.

The clarity started from the top. Structured through long, rigorous negotiations, there was no ambiguity about outcomes, timelines, or accountability.

Once the deal was signed, the managers and team were brought into the decision with full awareness of the mission and expectations. This clarity allowed everyone to be focused on what they had to do to be successful to achieve the outcome.

How to gain a clarity mindset

By making expectations and desired outcomes clear, you'll know what good looks like and have a direction to move in. You’ll know what you can contribute - what value you deliver - in your career and communities.

You may not know how to achieve this ultimate outcome (yet) but will be able to figure out the next right thing to do to start down a path. And most importantly, you'll know who to ask for help and guidance along the way.

How to start towards clarity

First, start by reflecting on these questions:

• Who are the stakeholders of your success? Who really benefits when you do a great job?
• What outcomes are they looking for? What is success for them?
• How does this translate to your work?
• How do you benefit from your stakeholders’ success? What might you ask for once you contribute to them achieving their goals?
• Which of your strengths do you use to do this work? Getting clear on your strengths will clear the path to your goal.
• What can you look to others to contribute?

Let's find a clear focus together

If this sounds good in theory, but you want some live guidance to make it real, join me for a FREE WORKSHOP on February 17th.

​Start with Clarity: The Intuition Strategy® Map for 2026 ​

You're invited to join me for a FREE live Actionable Intuition™ workshop on Tuesday, February 17th.

This is for you if you are navigating competing priorities, expectations, and inputs and are ready to focus where your energy will have the greatest impact.

In just 90 minutes, you’ll step out of the noise and walk away knowing exactly where to focus for momentum. You'll leave with:

• A clear view of your ecosystem
  Map the people and expectations shaping your world so you can see what’s actually driving decisions.
• Intuition as real data
  Use Corporate Tarot Cards® to cut through noise, surface invisible data, and identify where your time and attention create the greatest impact.
• Focus areas for momentum
  Leave with 2-3 clear focus areas that help you make decisions faster, communicate more confidently, and move forward with intention.

📅 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
⏰ 12 - 1:30PM EDT
​💻 Live on Zoom (link sent after registration)
🎟 FREE live working session

This is a reflective, hands-on workshop. Come ready to reflect, write, and engage.

Wishing you a February of clarity,

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