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INSTILLING COURAGE

Johanna Watson

Welcome to a space built to challenge, empower, and elevate. Here, leadership begins with courage - and courage begins with you.

Johanna's mission is to help people rediscover their inner strength, lead with authenticity, and create ripple effects that inspire others to do the same.

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There’s real power in being in rooms with people who are aligned, not just in ambition, but in values and growth.

This weekend at TEDx Houston, I was reminded how much connection matters. Watching my new friend Evan Marks take the stage and share his message was powerful and intentional. Moments like that reinforce why proximity to thoughtful, brave leaders matters.

I was also grateful to run into my longtime friend Greg Scheinman, someone I’ve grown alongside for years and who continues to change lives through Midlife Male Ventures.

Leadership is rarely a solo path.
Six degrees of separation sometimes feels more like three.

Never underestimate the impact of a like-minded network.

Connection isn’t just networking. It’s growth.

There’s real power in being in rooms with people who are aligned, not just in ambition, but in values and growth.

This weekend at TEDx Houston, I was reminded how much connection matters. Watching my new friend Evan Marks take the stage and share his message was powerful and intentional. Moments like that reinforce why proximity to thoughtful, brave leaders matters.

I was also grateful to run into my longtime friend Greg Scheinman, someone I’ve grown alongside for years and who continues to change lives through Midlife Male Ventures.

Leadership is rarely a solo path.
Six degrees of separation sometimes feels more like three.

Never underestimate the impact of a like-minded network.

Connection isn’t just networking. It’s growth.

“𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧”

Most goals don’t disappear, they stall and show up on our resolutions list year after year.

You think about them. You talk about them. But nothing changes.

Because wanting to reach a goal isn’t the same as going after it.

Real change begins when commitment outweighs excuses. When you stop waiting for clarity or confidence and start moving anyway. Wishful thinking or dreaming does not make it happen, it is the conscious choice after you have decided that 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡.

It's not about constant motivation. It’s about discipline. It’s about making the hard calls, doing the hard work, letting go of what’s comfortable, and taking action even when the path isn’t in sight.

Momentum is built intentionally, consistently, one disciplined action at a time.

Are you still thinking about what you want?
Or have you decided you want it badly enough?
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬.

“𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧”

Most goals don’t disappear, they stall and show up on our resolutions list year after year.

You think about them. You talk about them. But nothing changes.

Because wanting to reach a goal isn’t the same as going after it.

Real change begins when commitment outweighs excuses. When you stop waiting for clarity or confidence and start moving anyway. Wishful thinking or dreaming does not make it happen, it is the conscious choice after you have decided that 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡.

It's not about constant motivation. It’s about discipline. It’s about making the hard calls, doing the hard work, letting go of what’s comfortable, and taking action even when the path isn’t in sight.

Momentum is built intentionally, consistently, one disciplined action at a time.

Are you still thinking about what you want?
Or have you decided you want it badly enough?
𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬.

"𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 = 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬." Period

Not potential. Not intention. Not how badly you want it.

What you consistently spend focused time on is exactly what you’re building. Whether that’s skill, momentum, revenue, trust, or excuses. There’s no neutral use of time. It’s either compounding for you or against you.

High-level professionals don’t wait for motivation. They execute with discipline. They understand that results aren’t created in big moments, they’re earned in the daily grind, when no one is watching and no applause is coming.

If you want growth personally or professionally, stop asking what you should be doing and start owning what you’re actually doing. Your calendar and your efforts tell the truth every time.

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

#personalgrowth #executivesearch #youngprofessionals #genz #leadershipcenteredrecruiting

"𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐬 = 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬." Period

Not potential. Not intention. Not how badly you want it.

What you consistently spend focused time on is exactly what you’re building. Whether that’s skill, momentum, revenue, trust, or excuses. There’s no neutral use of time. It’s either compounding for you or against you.

High-level professionals don’t wait for motivation. They execute with discipline. They understand that results aren’t created in big moments, they’re earned in the daily grind, when no one is watching and no applause is coming.

If you want growth personally or professionally, stop asking what you should be doing and start owning what you’re actually doing. Your calendar and your efforts tell the truth every time.

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩.
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

#personalgrowth #executivesearch #youngprofessionals #genz #leadershipcenteredrecruiting

Mimi & Papaw never miss when it comes to Christmas Eve magic 🎄✨
Annual photo booth chaos ✔️
Enough food to feed a small village ✔️
Gifts that keep on giving ✔️

And yes… I proudly asked for a toolbox. Turns out when you raise strong girls, you accumulate a lot of tools. 🧰💪
Wouldn’t have it any other way. 💕
Merry Christmas to all 🌲🎅🏻

Mimi & Papaw never miss when it comes to Christmas Eve magic 🎄✨
Annual photo booth chaos ✔️
Enough food to feed a small village ✔️
Gifts that keep on giving ✔️

And yes… I proudly asked for a toolbox. Turns out when you raise strong girls, you accumulate a lot of tools. 🧰💪
Wouldn’t have it any other way. 💕
Merry Christmas to all 🌲🎅🏻

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Resilience is not optional.
Not in school.
Not in sports.
Not in leadership.
Not in life.

People romanticize resilience and they fall in love of the idea of it.
But resilience is built in the trenches, not in the highlight reels.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝:

☑️ The ability to stay in the game when others mentally tap out.
☑️ The steady mindset to keep moving forward when circumstances shift.
☑️ The emotional maturity to adapt instead of spiral.
☑️ The presence to lead even when things feel uncertain.
☑️ The grit to learn from your failures instead of hiding from them.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞:

✔️ You will interpret every challenge as a threat instead of a teacher.
✔️ You will take things personally that were never personal.
✔️ You will attach your identity to your struggles instead of your strength.
✔️ You will stay stuck in loops that reflection could have broken.
✔️ You will quit inches before your breakthrough.

And worst of all, you will spend years building a life that’s limited by fear instead of expanded by courage.

“𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟.”

Artemis Executive Partners / #executivesearch #leadershipcenteredrecruiting #keyhires

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

Resilience is not optional.
Not in school.
Not in sports.
Not in leadership.
Not in life.

People romanticize resilience and they fall in love of the idea of it.
But resilience is built in the trenches, not in the highlight reels.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝:

☑️ The ability to stay in the game when others mentally tap out.
☑️ The steady mindset to keep moving forward when circumstances shift.
☑️ The emotional maturity to adapt instead of spiral.
☑️ The presence to lead even when things feel uncertain.
☑️ The grit to learn from your failures instead of hiding from them.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞:

✔️ You will interpret every challenge as a threat instead of a teacher.
✔️ You will take things personally that were never personal.
✔️ You will attach your identity to your struggles instead of your strength.
✔️ You will stay stuck in loops that reflection could have broken.
✔️ You will quit inches before your breakthrough.

And worst of all, you will spend years building a life that’s limited by fear instead of expanded by courage.

“𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟.”

Artemis Executive Partners / #executivesearch #leadershipcenteredrecruiting #keyhires

TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE

Time is the only asset you don’t get more of and for executives, business owners, and professionals, how you invest it determines everything.

I’m ruthless about my calendar. Not because I’m busy but because I’m intentional.

As a present single mother running a business, leading teams, coaching executives and building opportunity, I don’t have the luxury of wasted rooms, misaligned conversations, or energy draining environments. Every room I walk into has to earn my time. Every meeting has to move the needle. Every relationship has to elevate thinking, execution, or impact.

Here’s the truth most people avoid. Not all rooms are created equal. Some rooms cost you momentum. Others compound it.

High performers don’t ask, Am I invited?
They ask, Is this room aligned with where I’m going?

The most advantageous rooms challenge your thinking, expand your network, sharpen your standards, and accelerate results. They make you better not busier.

Time discipline is leadership discipline. When you respect your time, others do too. When you choose the right rooms, you change your trajectory.

I don’t say this theoretically. I live it daily. And if you’re serious about growth, protect your time like the strategic asset it is.

TIME IS ON YOUR SIDE

Time is the only asset you don’t get more of and for executives, business owners, and professionals, how you invest it determines everything.

I’m ruthless about my calendar. Not because I’m busy but because I’m intentional.

As a present single mother running a business, leading teams, coaching executives and building opportunity, I don’t have the luxury of wasted rooms, misaligned conversations, or energy draining environments. Every room I walk into has to earn my time. Every meeting has to move the needle. Every relationship has to elevate thinking, execution, or impact.

Here’s the truth most people avoid. Not all rooms are created equal. Some rooms cost you momentum. Others compound it.

High performers don’t ask, Am I invited?
They ask, Is this room aligned with where I’m going?

The most advantageous rooms challenge your thinking, expand your network, sharpen your standards, and accelerate results. They make you better not busier.

Time discipline is leadership discipline. When you respect your time, others do too. When you choose the right rooms, you change your trajectory.

I don’t say this theoretically. I live it daily. And if you’re serious about growth, protect your time like the strategic asset it is.

Leave the monologue for your next theatre production, it does not belong in situations where clear and open communication are required!
#communication #LevelUpMindset

Leave the monologue for your next theatre production, it does not belong in situations where clear and open communication are required!
#communication #LevelUpMindset

"ACCESS THE ROOM" - December 17th at The Houston Racquet Club
Built for Young Professionals who want more out of their career!

The benefits FAR outweigh the entry:
www.Xchangeleadership.com

https://xchangeleadership.com/access-the-room-%7C-event

#youngprofessionals #houstontx #careergrowth #collegestudent #firstjob #personalgrowth❤️

"ACCESS THE ROOM" - December 17th at The Houston Racquet Club
Built for Young Professionals who want more out of their career!

The benefits FAR outweigh the entry:
www.Xchangeleadership.com

https://xchangeleadership.com/access-the-room-%7C-event

#youngprofessionals #houstontx #careergrowth #collegestudent #firstjob #personalgrowth❤️

𝐀 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞
Every day I’m reminded why I do what I do in recruiting and leadership development: 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞.

Not just in the leaders I coach or the executives our amazing team places but in the companies that are brave enough to grow, evolve, and bet on their people.
𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭.

It’s the moment someone decides to stop playing small, to step into a role they once thought was too big, or to build a team that can actually take them where they want to go.

I’ve watched careers transform, cultures shift, and companies scale not because of perfect résumés or flawless strategies, but because someone chose courage over comfort.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲.

If I can help one more leader believe bigger, act bolder, and rise higher then I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.

𝐀 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞
Every day I’m reminded why I do what I do in recruiting and leadership development: 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞.

Not just in the leaders I coach or the executives our amazing team places but in the companies that are brave enough to grow, evolve, and bet on their people.
𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭.

It’s the moment someone decides to stop playing small, to step into a role they once thought was too big, or to build a team that can actually take them where they want to go.

I’ve watched careers transform, cultures shift, and companies scale not because of perfect résumés or flawless strategies, but because someone chose courage over comfort.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞.
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲.

If I can help one more leader believe bigger, act bolder, and rise higher then I’m exactly where I’m meant to be.

"ACCESS THE ROOM" - By XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership

December 17th @ The Houston Racquet Club / 4:00PM

#YoungProfessionals #GrowthMindset #Networking #Goals

Hosted By: ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS

GRAB your spot before seats are gone: https://xchangeleadership.com/access-the-room-%7C-event

"ACCESS THE ROOM" - By XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership

December 17th @ The Houston Racquet Club / 4:00PM

#YoungProfessionals #GrowthMindset #Networking #Goals

Hosted By: ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS

GRAB your spot before seats are gone: https://xchangeleadership.com/access-the-room-%7C-event

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰
In conversations with leaders, I hear the same signals over and over when they talk about top performers:

Clarity.
Communication.
Decision maturity.
Competence is expected.

What sets people apart is how they think, how they communicate that thinking, and how they align their work with the broader objectives of the organization.

If you can build those capabilities early in your career, you significantly broaden your opportunities.

🏆 ACCESS THE ROOM:
𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://xchangeleadership.com/access-the-room-%7C-event

Hosted By: ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS:

Leadership-Centered Recruiting That Sets Expectations & No Surprises

#Workforce2025 #leadershipsignals #businessacumen #CareerAdvancement #EarlyCareerProfessionals #artemisexecutivepartners #Xchange

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰
In conversations with leaders, I hear the same signals over and over when they talk about top performers:

Clarity.
Communication.
Decision maturity.
Competence is expected.

What sets people apart is how they think, how they communicate that thinking, and how they align their work with the broader objectives of the organization.

If you can build those capabilities early in your career, you significantly broaden your opportunities.

🏆 ACCESS THE ROOM:
𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://xchangeleadership.com/access-the-room-%7C-event

Hosted By: ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS:

Leadership-Centered Recruiting That Sets Expectations & No Surprises

#Workforce2025 #leadershipsignals #businessacumen #CareerAdvancement #EarlyCareerProfessionals #artemisexecutivepartners #Xchange

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤? 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨, 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧. 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞.

I am looking forward to being on "What Makes You TCTk" Podcast with Bryan Hill today discussing the following topics:

*Purpose
*Challenges
*Leadership Lessons
*Mindset for Success
*AI & Leadership

Today December 8th / 5pm Central: https://www.youtube.com/@BryanHillTCTk/streams

#leadership #whatmakesyoutick #Youtube #johannawatson #CEO

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤? 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐲𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨, 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧. 𝐓𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞.

I am looking forward to being on "What Makes You TCTk" Podcast with Bryan Hill today discussing the following topics:

*Purpose
*Challenges
*Leadership Lessons
*Mindset for Success
*AI & Leadership

Today December 8th / 5pm Central: https://www.youtube.com/@BryanHillTCTk/streams

#leadership #whatmakesyoutick #Youtube #johannawatson #CEO

Some people cross your path and remind you what real leadership looks like. Khambrel Marshall is one of those people. A man who’s spent his life building others up, showing up with excellence, and proving that consistency still matters in a world obsessed with shortcuts.

I’m blessed to call him a friend. Not just because of what he’s accomplished, but because of how he’s accomplished it, with integrity, impact, and an energy that pulls people higher. Khambrel is the definition of someone who uses their platform to lift communities, move conversations, and inspire action.

It’s rare to have someone in your corner who leads with humility while leaving a legacy that speaks louder than any title. Khambrel, thank you for proving that greatness isn’t loud, it’s steady, it’s service-driven, and it shows up day after day.

Here’s to your impact, your journey, and the example you set for all of us. Proud to know you. Honored to watch you lead. Inspired to keep leveling up because you remind us what’s possible.

And of course, ensuring that bow ties stay in style!

Some people cross your path and remind you what real leadership looks like. Khambrel Marshall is one of those people. A man who’s spent his life building others up, showing up with excellence, and proving that consistency still matters in a world obsessed with shortcuts.

I’m blessed to call him a friend. Not just because of what he’s accomplished, but because of how he’s accomplished it, with integrity, impact, and an energy that pulls people higher. Khambrel is the definition of someone who uses their platform to lift communities, move conversations, and inspire action.

It’s rare to have someone in your corner who leads with humility while leaving a legacy that speaks louder than any title. Khambrel, thank you for proving that greatness isn’t loud, it’s steady, it’s service-driven, and it shows up day after day.

Here’s to your impact, your journey, and the example you set for all of us. Proud to know you. Honored to watch you lead. Inspired to keep leveling up because you remind us what’s possible.

And of course, ensuring that bow ties stay in style!

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.
One pattern that shows up across industries: young professionals are not lacking drive. They’re lacking access.

*Access to rooms where opportunities originate.
*Access to decision-makers.
*Access to people who can shorten the learning curve.

This isn't a talent problem. It’s an exposure problem.

On December 18, we’re intentionally placing young professionals in an environment that reflects the spaces they want to operate in and showing them how to learn and move confidently within those rooms.

Access can be taught. And it changes everything.

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://xchangeleadership.com/access-the-room-%7C-event

#AccessMatters #CareerArchitecture #EmergingLeaders #LeadershipPathways #HoustonYoungProfessionals #ExecutivePresence #ArtemisExecutivePartners #XCHANGE

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐋𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬.
One pattern that shows up across industries: young professionals are not lacking drive. They’re lacking access.

*Access to rooms where opportunities originate.
*Access to decision-makers.
*Access to people who can shorten the learning curve.

This isn't a talent problem. It’s an exposure problem.

On December 18, we’re intentionally placing young professionals in an environment that reflects the spaces they want to operate in and showing them how to learn and move confidently within those rooms.

Access can be taught. And it changes everything.

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://xchangeleadership.com/access-the-room-%7C-event

#AccessMatters #CareerArchitecture #EmergingLeaders #LeadershipPathways #HoustonYoungProfessionals #ExecutivePresence #ArtemisExecutivePartners #XCHANGE

I am looking forward to being on with Bryan Hill an"What Makes You TCTk" Monday December 8th at 5pm.
We will cover:
*The Building Blocks of Trust
*Achieving Clarity in Chaos
*Transforming Tension into Traction
I will share some of the tools we use when working with Executives and Young Professionals in the recruiting space as well as through our development programs with ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS & XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership.
Join here: https://www.youtube.com/@BryanHillTCTk/streams

I am looking forward to being on with Bryan Hill an"What Makes You TCTk" Monday December 8th at 5pm.
We will cover:
*The Building Blocks of Trust
*Achieving Clarity in Chaos
*Transforming Tension into Traction
I will share some of the tools we use when working with Executives and Young Professionals in the recruiting space as well as through our development programs with ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS & XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership.
Join here: https://www.youtube.com/@BryanHillTCTk/streams

The Women of Gen Z: (& as a whole)

Gen Z women aren’t trading motherhood for some big alternative mission. They’re choosing flexibility, autonomy, financial control, and mental well-being and science now gives them the option to have kids later, if they want them at all.

They’re also done with the idea that one job or one identity defines their life. Gen Z as a whole builds portfolio lives, a blend of career moves, side projects, digital influence, creativity, micro-communities, and travel.

Their identity evolves as they grow, not because a traditional timeline tells them to.

This is the “friendship era.” With marriage delayed and parenthood optional, close friendships become the emotional anchor. You see roommate partnerships, travel crews, co-living setups, connection built on choice, not obligation.

When it comes to work, Gen Z is unapologetically selective. They want leaders who care, teams that bond, cultures that include, mentors who invest, and a workplace where they feel like they belong.

Retention:
Healthy team = long tenure.
Toxic team = immediate exit.
They walk away from bad managers faster than any generation we’ve ever measured.

This generation demands relational leadership, not command-and-control. They want community, coaching, and real development.

This is exactly why we built XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership (to prepare leaders who can meet this moment and smooth out the edges with our next gen to come to a middle ground)

And the future is shifting. Women in leadership are on track to reach 40–50% of senior roles by the early to mid-2030s.

Year after year, research shows women outperform in the skills that drive modern leadership , emotional intelligence, empathy, coaching-based management, communication through change, and building trust at scale. And they know it, so they are going after it.

So, opportunity, personal needs, financial freedom, modern medicine, the want for something bigger, an increased desire for a partner to share in child rearing and a decreasing desire to be a current statistic where 80% of single households are run by women - this is what we are seeing.

The Women of Gen Z: (& as a whole)

Gen Z women aren’t trading motherhood for some big alternative mission. They’re choosing flexibility, autonomy, financial control, and mental well-being and science now gives them the option to have kids later, if they want them at all.

They’re also done with the idea that one job or one identity defines their life. Gen Z as a whole builds portfolio lives, a blend of career moves, side projects, digital influence, creativity, micro-communities, and travel.

Their identity evolves as they grow, not because a traditional timeline tells them to.

This is the “friendship era.” With marriage delayed and parenthood optional, close friendships become the emotional anchor. You see roommate partnerships, travel crews, co-living setups, connection built on choice, not obligation.

When it comes to work, Gen Z is unapologetically selective. They want leaders who care, teams that bond, cultures that include, mentors who invest, and a workplace where they feel like they belong.

Retention:
Healthy team = long tenure.
Toxic team = immediate exit.
They walk away from bad managers faster than any generation we’ve ever measured.

This generation demands relational leadership, not command-and-control. They want community, coaching, and real development.

This is exactly why we built XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership (to prepare leaders who can meet this moment and smooth out the edges with our next gen to come to a middle ground)

And the future is shifting. Women in leadership are on track to reach 40–50% of senior roles by the early to mid-2030s.

Year after year, research shows women outperform in the skills that drive modern leadership , emotional intelligence, empathy, coaching-based management, communication through change, and building trust at scale. And they know it, so they are going after it.

So, opportunity, personal needs, financial freedom, modern medicine, the want for something bigger, an increased desire for a partner to share in child rearing and a decreasing desire to be a current statistic where 80% of single households are run by women - this is what we are seeing.

Top 5 Skills needed in management positions.

Top 5 Skills needed in management positions.

www.xchangeleadership.com

www.xchangeleadership.com

TXCPA F.A.C.T.S. Conference
A thrilling morning coaching how to read the room in any situation.

TXCPA F.A.C.T.S. Conference
A thrilling morning coaching how to read the room in any situation.

All of the XCHANGE merch was designed and created by Gen Z’s! EXACTLY what we wanted!

Come level up tomorrow at 3pm Nov 16!!!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw/lp/069ec84c-ebb9-4754-a9b7-120639bf8f23

All of the XCHANGE merch was designed and created by Gen Z’s! EXACTLY what we wanted!

Come level up tomorrow at 3pm Nov 16!!!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw/lp/069ec84c-ebb9-4754-a9b7-120639bf8f23

87% of employed recent grads report facing challenges in the workplace once they have a job.

Join us this Sunday to find out how we will CHANGE this!

XCHANGE NEXT GEN LEADERSHIP

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw/lp/069ec84c-ebb9-4754-a9b7-120639bf8f23

87% of employed recent grads report facing challenges in the workplace once they have a job.

Join us this Sunday to find out how we will CHANGE this!

XCHANGE NEXT GEN LEADERSHIP

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw/lp/069ec84c-ebb9-4754-a9b7-120639bf8f23

As the CEO of ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS, a former athletic head coach, high school principal and someone who has spoken to hundreds of business owners and executives. One concern keeps showing up:

👉 A diploma alone is no longer enough.

🎯 Schools teach theory.

🎯 XCHANGE teaches the skills the workplace actually demands:

*Communication
*Emotional intelligence
*Leadership
*Disciplined habits
*Team dynamics
*Real-world financial literacy

XCHANGE isn’t just about helping the next generation get hired.

It’s about helping them become the leaders they’re ready to be.
#genz #millenials #realworld #Xchange

As the CEO of ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS, a former athletic head coach, high school principal and someone who has spoken to hundreds of business owners and executives. One concern keeps showing up:

👉 A diploma alone is no longer enough.

🎯 Schools teach theory.

🎯 XCHANGE teaches the skills the workplace actually demands:

*Communication
*Emotional intelligence
*Leadership
*Disciplined habits
*Team dynamics
*Real-world financial literacy

XCHANGE isn’t just about helping the next generation get hired.

It’s about helping them become the leaders they’re ready to be.
#genz #millenials #realworld #Xchange

Level Up at XCHANGE Next Gen MEDIA DAY - THIS SUNDAY November 16th at 3pm. Enjoy a day in the park, the weather will be beautiful!

This is the only time merch will be handed out, grab raffle items and meet some of the most influential executives in Houston. Come CAMERA READY! After all, it is a media day! Grab your spot at www.xchangeleadership.com

Level Up at XCHANGE Next Gen MEDIA DAY - THIS SUNDAY November 16th at 3pm. Enjoy a day in the park, the weather will be beautiful!

This is the only time merch will be handed out, grab raffle items and meet some of the most influential executives in Houston. Come CAMERA READY! After all, it is a media day! Grab your spot at www.xchangeleadership.com

Fun fact about Gen Z #1 - 𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐙 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝-𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!

www.xchangeleadership.com

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐘!

Come out and meet the incredible Khambrel Marshall - and get behind the CHANGE - "Because Life Can Get Competitive"

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw

Fun fact about Gen Z #1 - 𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐙 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝-𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞!

www.xchangeleadership.com

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐘!

Come out and meet the incredible Khambrel Marshall - and get behind the CHANGE - "Because Life Can Get Competitive"

𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞:https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw

The first drop is HERE!! 🔥 Hoodies, tees, hats, and a few surprises 👀 Don’t miss out - see you Sunday!!

Grab your spot while you can!
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw/lp/069ec84c-ebb9-4754-a9b7-120639bf8f23

The first drop is HERE!! 🔥 Hoodies, tees, hats, and a few surprises 👀 Don’t miss out - see you Sunday!!

Grab your spot while you can!
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"XCHANGE – A place where what’s 6-7 becomes what’s possible" See you this Sunday at 3pm: Bring 6-7 friends and be placed in a drawing for Gen Z style gear! Visit www.xchangeleadership.com to register, only 20 spots left.
#67 #genz #leadershipskills #yourfutureawaits

"XCHANGE – A place where what’s 6-7 becomes what’s possible" See you this Sunday at 3pm: Bring 6-7 friends and be placed in a drawing for Gen Z style gear! Visit www.xchangeleadership.com to register, only 20 spots left.
#67 #genz #leadershipskills #yourfutureawaits

You Spend $42,000 on Club Volleyball. What About Life Skills?
Parents who spend money on sports understand how to make their kids the best. Club sports, AAU, travel teams - we invest because we believe in development.
But here’s what the recruiters don’t tell you: How do you handle the ref? The opposition?
The away games? The press? Join us Sunday Nov 16 and find out HOW to take the leap - register at www.xchangeleadership.com #collegestudent #highschool #parenthood

You Spend $42,000 on Club Volleyball. What About Life Skills?
Parents who spend money on sports understand how to make their kids the best. Club sports, AAU, travel teams - we invest because we believe in development.
But here’s what the recruiters don’t tell you: How do you handle the ref? The opposition?
The away games? The press? Join us Sunday Nov 16 and find out HOW to take the leap - register at www.xchangeleadership.com #collegestudent #highschool #parenthood

XCHANGE Next Gen - For Gen Z’s and Millennials who choose to conquer their future! “Because Life Can Get Competitive”

XCHANGE Next Gen - For Gen Z’s and Millennials who choose to conquer their future! “Because Life Can Get Competitive”

Join us Sunday Nov 16 - meet our high school and college ambassadors, win prizes, meet media superstars, gain knowledge from powerful executives and so much more. Join our community “Because Life Can Get Competitive” Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw/lp/069ec84c-ebb9-4754-a9b7-120639bf8f23 #teachyourteens #collegelife #highschool #parentlife

Join us Sunday Nov 16 - meet our high school and college ambassadors, win prizes, meet media superstars, gain knowledge from powerful executives and so much more. Join our community “Because Life Can Get Competitive” Register Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw/lp/069ec84c-ebb9-4754-a9b7-120639bf8f23 #teachyourteens #collegelife #highschool #parentlife

𝐌𝐲 𝟓𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞:

Several weeks ago, it hit me.......a moment of clarity that connected every chapter of my career.

On this day I turn 50 (the new 35 someone told me) and I am thrilled to talk about XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership!

From coaching athletes and leading a high school campus to mentoring executives through ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS, one truth remains constant: 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.

🔴 Young professionals are entering the workforce unprepared.

🔴 College students admit they don’t feel ready.

🔴 High school students fear choosing a major without any sense of what that path actually means.

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭.

It’s time to bridge the gap between potential and preparation - to give students not just direction, but confidence, emotional intelligence, and real-world readiness.

"𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞"

See you Sunday November 16th at Eleanor Tinsley Park!
𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 - 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐎𝐔!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw

www.xchangeleadership.com / #GenZ #Youngprofessionals #Bridgethegap

𝐌𝐲 𝟓𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐢𝐟𝐭: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐭 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞:

Several weeks ago, it hit me.......a moment of clarity that connected every chapter of my career.

On this day I turn 50 (the new 35 someone told me) and I am thrilled to talk about XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership!

From coaching athletes and leading a high school campus to mentoring executives through ARTEMIS EXECUTIVE PARTNERS, one truth remains constant: 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.

🔴 Young professionals are entering the workforce unprepared.

🔴 College students admit they don’t feel ready.

🔴 High school students fear choosing a major without any sense of what that path actually means.

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭.

It’s time to bridge the gap between potential and preparation - to give students not just direction, but confidence, emotional intelligence, and real-world readiness.

"𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞"

See you Sunday November 16th at Eleanor Tinsley Park!
𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰 - 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐘𝐎𝐔!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw

www.xchangeleadership.com / #GenZ #Youngprofessionals #Bridgethegap

"I am OBSESSED and YOU should be too"

High School, College and Young Professionals are not ready for what comes next and they themselves AGREE!

Join us November 16th to build your network, community, get exciting swag, food, meet top media and executives.

Grab as many tickets as you need here! Come CAMERA READY! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw

#collegestudent #genz #softskılls #food #swag

"I am OBSESSED and YOU should be too"

High School, College and Young Professionals are not ready for what comes next and they themselves AGREE!

Join us November 16th to build your network, community, get exciting swag, food, meet top media and executives.

Grab as many tickets as you need here! Come CAMERA READY! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw

#collegestudent #genz #softskılls #food #swag

It’s more than leadership training - it’s your launchpad. 🚀

Food, Swag, Cool People, Activities, internship opportunities and Meet Executives who get things done!

Learn the skills schools don’t teach: confidence, communication, self-awareness, and real-world leadership that sets you apart.

Your future network starts here. Your next opportunity starts now.

Grab Your Free Ticket Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw
#XCHANGE #NextGenLeaders #LevelUp #MediaDay

It’s more than leadership training - it’s your launchpad. 🚀

Food, Swag, Cool People, Activities, internship opportunities and Meet Executives who get things done!

Learn the skills schools don’t teach: confidence, communication, self-awareness, and real-world leadership that sets you apart.

Your future network starts here. Your next opportunity starts now.

Grab Your Free Ticket Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw
#XCHANGE #NextGenLeaders #LevelUp #MediaDay

Student-Athletes (HS + College)
Games are won in moments after a bad call, in a loud away gym, or when a mistake rattles the team. XCHANGE trains your captain response with Press-Ready, Ref-Ready, and Away-Game-Ready reps you can use this season. We will run short, high-energy drills, film quick clips, and show you how to lead without yelling, earn the coach's trust, and get noticed for the right reasons.

Sun, Nov 16 • 3:00 PM • Eleanor Tinsley Park
Click the link in the comments to register.

#StudentAthlete #HoustonSports #Leadership #Mindset #HighSchoolSports #CollegeAthlete #SportsPsychology #XCHANGELeadership #ArtemisExecutivePartners

Student-Athletes (HS + College)
Games are won in moments after a bad call, in a loud away gym, or when a mistake rattles the team. XCHANGE trains your captain response with Press-Ready, Ref-Ready, and Away-Game-Ready reps you can use this season. We will run short, high-energy drills, film quick clips, and show you how to lead without yelling, earn the coach's trust, and get noticed for the right reasons.

Sun, Nov 16 • 3:00 PM • Eleanor Tinsley Park
Click the link in the comments to register.

#StudentAthlete #HoustonSports #Leadership #Mindset #HighSchoolSports #CollegeAthlete #SportsPsychology #XCHANGELeadership #ArtemisExecutivePartners

As a parent and former educator, these statistics are concerning!!!

WE BRIDGE THE GAP: XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership
Join us for a day at the park #parents #students #teenagerslife #college - Grab Your Tickets Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw

• 68% of recent graduates say their education didn’t prepare them for real-world challenges beyond academics.

• Globally, about 3 in 4 youth (≈ 75%) are off-track to acquire the skills needed for employment.

• Many employers report entry-level workers lack key soft skills like communication, adaptability and emotional intelligence – even when technical skills are fine.

• A large number of students arrive at college without basic life-skills (budgeting, scheduling, professional emailing).

• Schools are increasingly de-emphasising practical “life management” and career-preparation programs.

As a parent and former educator, these statistics are concerning!!!

WE BRIDGE THE GAP: XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership
Join us for a day at the park #parents #students #teenagerslife #college - Grab Your Tickets Here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw

• 68% of recent graduates say their education didn’t prepare them for real-world challenges beyond academics.

• Globally, about 3 in 4 youth (≈ 75%) are off-track to acquire the skills needed for employment.

• Many employers report entry-level workers lack key soft skills like communication, adaptability and emotional intelligence – even when technical skills are fine.

• A large number of students arrive at college without basic life-skills (budgeting, scheduling, professional emailing).

• Schools are increasingly de-emphasising practical “life management” and career-preparation programs.

We had to send our sweet Zoey to doggy heaven today. She was only 4 and had kidney failure. After months of trying to keep her comfortable, it was time to take the pain away. She gave us great joy in such a short time.

We had to send our sweet Zoey to doggy heaven today. She was only 4 and had kidney failure. After months of trying to keep her comfortable, it was time to take the pain away. She gave us great joy in such a short time.

“I’m not the girl I used to be because she didn’t survive. I’m what came after.”

There are seasons in life where parts of us don’t make it through, the version that doubted, that settled, that stayed quiet just to keep peace. But what comes after is someone who carries purpose, clarity, and strength that was earned through the fire.

I’m not who I was, and I’m grateful for that.

Now, my purpose is stronger than ever - to empower those who choose to rise, to grow, to become more than they thought they could be. Because healing and finding your purpose isn’t about becoming who you were again… it’s about becoming who you were always meant to be.

Here’s to those building their “next.” Keep going - your story is just beginning!

“I’m not the girl I used to be because she didn’t survive. I’m what came after.”

There are seasons in life where parts of us don’t make it through, the version that doubted, that settled, that stayed quiet just to keep peace. But what comes after is someone who carries purpose, clarity, and strength that was earned through the fire.

I’m not who I was, and I’m grateful for that.

Now, my purpose is stronger than ever - to empower those who choose to rise, to grow, to become more than they thought they could be. Because healing and finding your purpose isn’t about becoming who you were again… it’s about becoming who you were always meant to be.

Here’s to those building their “next.” Keep going - your story is just beginning!

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝.
Smart, driven students are entering college and work without the habits that make them effective. In conversations with executives and parents, I hear the same thing: we can teach the job, but not the discipline, communication, and presence. After a breakfast session where students used simple tips the same weekend, and texted wins, I decided to build XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership.

XCHANGE is coaching for teens, college students, and young professionals so they arrive ready. We focus on outcomes you can see:

• clear communication and EQ
• disciplined routines and time use
• confidence and presence under pressure
• career tools that lead to internships and first roles

Who it serves:
• high school students and parents
• college students
• early career professionals

How it works:
• set expectations
• give tools
• coach with honest feedback
• celebrate wins

If you are in Houston and want students who are prepared to contribute on day one, reach out. If you know a family, school, or employer who has been looking for this kind of coaching, share this with them.
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐘 - 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw/lp/069ec84c-ebb9-4754-a9b7-120639bf8f23

#xchange #leadershipdevelopment #softskills #futureready #houstonbusiness #talentdevelopment

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝.
Smart, driven students are entering college and work without the habits that make them effective. In conversations with executives and parents, I hear the same thing: we can teach the job, but not the discipline, communication, and presence. After a breakfast session where students used simple tips the same weekend, and texted wins, I decided to build XCHANGE Next Gen Leadership.

XCHANGE is coaching for teens, college students, and young professionals so they arrive ready. We focus on outcomes you can see:

• clear communication and EQ
• disciplined routines and time use
• confidence and presence under pressure
• career tools that lead to internships and first roles

Who it serves:
• high school students and parents
• college students
• early career professionals

How it works:
• set expectations
• give tools
• coach with honest feedback
• celebrate wins

If you are in Houston and want students who are prepared to contribute on day one, reach out. If you know a family, school, or employer who has been looking for this kind of coaching, share this with them.
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐃𝐀𝐘 - 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄!

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/59nxpuw/lp/069ec84c-ebb9-4754-a9b7-120639bf8f23

#xchange #leadershipdevelopment #softskills #futureready #houstonbusiness #talentdevelopment

𝙒𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡-𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙜𝙖𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙!

Modern workplaces demand more than technical knowledge. They require leaders and young professionals who can connect, influence, and collaborate across cultures, platforms, and industries.

CONTACT@Xchangeleadership.com

𝙒𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡-𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙜𝙖𝙥 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙙!

Modern workplaces demand more than technical knowledge. They require leaders and young professionals who can connect, influence, and collaborate across cultures, platforms, and industries.

CONTACT@Xchangeleadership.com

SHOW UP…….
#success #leadership #personalgrowth #houston #executives

SHOW UP…….
#success #leadership #personalgrowth #houston #executives

Take the pause, it will change your life #EQ #personalgrowth #leadership #texas

Take the pause, it will change your life #EQ #personalgrowth #leadership #texas

#leadership #personalgrowth #houston #executives #success #community #teachyourteens #EQ

#leadership #personalgrowth #houston #executives #success #community #teachyourteens #EQ

Move fast, keep the momentum!

Move fast, keep the momentum!

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐔𝐬
That’s why when the stakes are high, scaling fast, entering new markets, navigating transformation, that's when dynamic leaders reach out.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐔𝐬
That’s why when the stakes are high, scaling fast, entering new markets, navigating transformation, that's when dynamic leaders reach out.

“At some point, you have to start moving forward instead of making excuses for what is behind you.”

Stop living in your past failures. Stop clinging to what holds you back. Stop making excuses or blaming others. Your future demands movement forward.

“At some point, you have to start moving forward instead of making excuses for what is behind you.”

Stop living in your past failures. Stop clinging to what holds you back. Stop making excuses or blaming others. Your future demands movement forward.

Nothing happens by making wishes!#leadership #personalgrowth #executives #genz

Nothing happens by making wishes!#leadership #personalgrowth #executives #genz

PARENTS / GEN Z’s We Want Your Input!

What do you feel your teen or young adult is missing or what skills do they need to truly succeed in high school, college, or early in their career?

Is it:
• Communication & public speaking
• Emotional intelligence & self-awareness
• Time management & organization
• Leadership & decision-making
• Networking & relationship-building
• Other (please comment!)

We’d love for you to take our quick poll and share your thoughts. Please share your thoughts in the comment section.

Your feedback will help us continue to fevelop programs that give young leaders the tools they really need to thrive.
#parenting @highlight #teachyourteens

PARENTS / GEN Z’s We Want Your Input!

What do you feel your teen or young adult is missing or what skills do they need to truly succeed in high school, college, or early in their career?

Is it:
• Communication & public speaking
• Emotional intelligence & self-awareness
• Time management & organization
• Leadership & decision-making
• Networking & relationship-building
• Other (please comment!)

We’d love for you to take our quick poll and share your thoughts. Please share your thoughts in the comment section.

Your feedback will help us continue to fevelop programs that give young leaders the tools they really need to thrive.
#parenting @highlight #teachyourteens

Discipline allows you to CRUSH IT! #diariesofaceo #leadership #personalgrowth #houston #executives #success #millionairemindset

Discipline allows you to CRUSH IT! #diariesofaceo #leadership #personalgrowth #houston #executives #success #millionairemindset

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