Leveling Up at Work: Transferable Skills I Learned from Gaming

When people hear the word "gamer," they often picture someone glued to a screen, disengaged from the "real world." But as someone who has spent several years working as part of a human resources team doing employee development, and also years immersed in both tabletop and video games, I see things a little differently. Games … Continue reading Leveling Up at Work: Transferable Skills I Learned from Gaming →

Human Resources & Tabletop Roleplaying Games: More Alike Than You Think

Player Characters, from https://wiki.alexissmolensk.com/index.php/Player_Characters If you’ve ever worked in human resources (HR) and thought, “Wow, this job feels like running a never-ending Tabletop Roleplaying Game (TTRPG) campaign,” you’re not alone. HR professionals and Game Masters (GMs) share many of the same skills - conflict resolution, rule interpretation, and somehow making everyone feel heard while keeping … Continue reading Human Resources & Tabletop Roleplaying Games: More Alike Than You Think →

Help! Send Coffee!

A watercolor illustration of a French press filled with brewed coffee, alongside two coffee beans. The French press has a glass body, a metallic lid with a round knob, and a black handle. The background is a warm beige color, complementing the brown tones of the coffee and beans.

Welcome to Help! Send Coffee! In 2018, when I was 37, I went through a divorce. I became a single mom to an incredible 10 year old girl after basically being a single mom in my marriage as well. It felt like life started over at that point - and in a way it did. … Continue reading Help! Send Coffee! →