Resources
Welcome! Here, you’ll find a curated selection of books, podcasts, products, and community resources to help you become a more productive leader in your life and profession. I encourage you to explore these tools – and feel free to let me know which you find most helpful. As always, if you’re ready to schedule a discovery call, I invite you to reach out and connect.
Schedule Discovery CallTools for Productivity and Growth
My free tools will help you grow on your own timeline, so you can thrive in your professional life.
Manage Your Energy with a Recharge + Reset Ritual
This tool will help you maintain productive focus by developing simple practices to manage stress and maintain energy.
Podcast Interviews with Iconic
Please enjoy a few conversations with wonderful hosts as we unpack what it means to be an authentic leader.
Unserious Upshots
Micah Vono
Telling Your Best Story with Courtney Kaplan
If it doesn't already come naturally, communicating about your work can feel uncomfortable and downright cringey. But like it or not, it's part of the job. What you need is a method and a motivator, and fortunately Courtney Kaplan returns to Upshots to be just that! In this episode, Courtney offers a structured approach to not just build cold case studies but real stories that connect with hearts and minds. You'll also gain practical tips for gathering testimonials and overcoming the discomfort of self-promotion. This episode is brimming with actionable advice to help you effectively represent yourself in any professional setting!
Listen NowUnserious Upshots
Micah Vono
Managing Overwhelm with Courtney Kaplan
If you're human like us, chances are you've had times where you've felt like you're drowning in commitments. But there's a way to keep your head above water, as Micah learns from Courtney Kaplan, the force behind Iconic Leadership Coaching, who shares a powerful approach for conquering overwhelm. Discover the transformative "whiteboard" technique that helps you visually organize and cut through what's dragging you down. This episode isn't just about managing tasks; it's about aligning your time with what truly matters.
Listen NowLeading Creative Work in Challenging Times
Courtney Kaplan
Unserious Podcast
Take a listen to my interview on Unserious, a podcast that explores how creative people create and communicate to achieve uncommon results.
Listen NowRecommended Media
I’ve curated a list for those looking to dive deeper into Professional Development and Life Change topics. These carefully selected recommendations represent some of my top picks and will be regularly updated, offering a comprehensive but non-exhaustive resource.
Books
Podcasts
Practice and Community
Practicing what we're learning is much easier with a community.
Here are a few of my favorites.
Rethink
Practice with your design peers, take classes, find mentorship and practical guidance.
DesignOps Assembly
A design community for education, jobs, mentoring, networking, and more.
Positive Intelligence
This site offers keen insight into your self-sabotage patterns through a personalized quiz.
Strozzi Institute
Ongoing workshops and talks in a community with a focus on embodied leadership.
Events
I host workshops, talks, classes, and appearances that empower participants to navigate personal and professional growth.
COMING SOON: Navigating Uncertainty
From Stress to Strategy
Timing:
January 8 at 5:00 PM PST
In a world that feels increasingly unpredictable, uncertainty has become our constant companion. This transformative 60-minute workshop is designed to turn your anxiety about the unknown into a powerful source of personal growth and resilience. Through interactive exercises and guided reflection, you'll develop practical, actionable strategies to build emotional and professional resilience.You'll leave with concrete tools, increased self-awareness, and a new perspective on navigating life's unpredictable landscape. Perfect for anyone feeling overwhelmed by constant change. Come prepared to explore, reflect, and reimagine your relationship with uncertainty. Bring an open mind, and get ready to turn uncertainty into your superpower.
Women's Iconic Leadership Circle, Spring 2025
Supportive leadership coaching with a circle of peers
Timing:
5 Fridays, March - July, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM PST
Join our leadership circle and gain valuable insights, practical tools, and a supportive community. We focus on three core pillars: better communication, low-stress leadership, and building trusted relationships with ourselves an others to unlock our inherent power. Through expertly-led session group discussions, small group support, and videos, you'll develop the skills and mindset needed to excel as a confident leader. Click the registration link to apply and be updated.
RETHINK: Confident Leadership
Develop Your Leadership Presence
Timing:
Ongoing
I am a teaching partner with RETHINK, a worldwide community of product design professionals navigating growth. In these sessions, I focus on learning to have crucial conversations, handle difficult feedback, build trust, manage performance assessments, and create an effective team.
