GSD Factor blog

Be confident. Using your voice to advocate for yourself. Over the years, there has been substantial talk of self-advocacy.  It’s  often brought

“We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill This year has

GSD Blog + pumpspotting

Being a mom is one of the greatest opportunities I have been given. I am keenly aware of the fact that being

There are lessons to be learned all around us, if we are open and willing to see, hear, and receive.  When we

Question: Why entrepreneurs quit their jobs to launch a business  Query: Seeking successful entrepreneurs who would like to share why they quit

How many of you have built out a plan and have followed it?  Have you ever been paused and had to pivot? 

Through the journey of writing my book I’ve had the honor and pleasure to work with some very talented editors, cover designers,

Often, I’m asked if I parent the same way that I lead my teams and coach my clients, and the answer is

Be Influential.  This is the sixth and final of the six core GSD Factor attributes.   Here’s a quick recap: The GSD Factor

Be Resilient

Be Resilient.  This is the fifth of the six core GSD Factor attributes.   Here’s a quick recap: The GSD Factor life consists

Be Present + Antonio Javar

Be Present.  This is the fourth of the six core GSD Factor attributes.   Here’s a quick recap: The GSD Factor life consists

Be Connecting + Raghu Sundara

The GSD Factor life consists of six main attributes: Be Confident, Be Inquisitive, Be Imaginative, Be Present, Be Resilient, and Be Influential.

Be Imaginative.  This is the third of the six GSD Factor attributes.   Here’s a quick recap: The GSD Factor life consists of

Here at GSD Factor, we talk about our six main attributes, but I’m excited to dive into one of my favorite sub-attributes–knowing

Be Inquisitive

Be Inquisitive. This is the second of the six core GSD Factor attributes. Here’s a quick recap: The GSD Factor life consists

Be Confident

Be Confident.  The sentence is simple, but the concept is rather complex.  This is the first, and possibly, most important of the six GSD

Importance of Reflection

“Reflection. Retrospect. As someone whose life motto is GSD – “Get sh*t done,” these words and practices are things that I forget to

Women in Insurance Tech Review

Conferences tend to focus on industries, topics, or specific technologies.  In the day and age where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is

Summer Reflection

It’s hard to believe, but summer is very quickly winding down.  It feels like just yesterday that the kids were getting out of

Diversity and Inclusivity

As we reflect on a month of diversity and inclusion, I’ve invited some friends to join the conversation: Alacia, Elisa, and Vinita. These

Deadlines Can Be Moved

Well, here we are–June.  Almost six months have passed!.  I know people say this all the time, but where has the time

Working Dads

In celebration of Father’s Day, we are having a Dad takeover with Boyd Farrish and Jonathan Baker. Boyd’s background is 15+ years

Flexibility is Key

Have you ever asked why something is done a certain way and been given the response, “That’s how we’ve always done it.”?

Working Moms

Moms are some of the greatest assets a company can have, but it doesn’t always feel like that in the workplace. In