Collaboration has been at the heart of everything I’ve been working on lately—and I’m loving it.
This month, I’m diving into a strategic project with a long-time friend and colleague. We’re bringing our unique strengths, our lived experiences, and our visionary thinking to the table—and what’s being created is so much more powerful than what either of us could build alone. That’s the gift of aligned partnership.
I’m also joining forces with Kelly Ruta, Barbara Brooks, and Teri Karjala for this month’s roundtable: Women CEO Insights: Elevating Your Authority & Trust to Consistently Attract High-Value Clients.
This marks the 8th roundtable I’ve hosted in the past 18 months, featuring a total of 32 extraordinary women sharing their wisdom. These roundtables have become one of my favorite visibility strategies. When powerful women gather in intentional conversation, trust deepens, voices rise, and new business opportunities bloom.
And the collaboration continues…
Later this month, I’ll be joining Barbara Brooks at BizLifeCon, hosted by SecondActWomen. Barbara is one of those brilliant women who sees the power of connection at every turn—and I have her to thank for my recent CBS4 Denver interview. (I’ll share it when it’s live!)
All of this, layered with my journey toward 400 episodes of Extraordinary Women Radio—where I’ve interviewed hundreds of extraordinary women—and having joined over 100 other women on their podcasts, has me reflecting on the deeper impact this work is creating:
My Collaborative & Connection Quotient™.
There’s Power in This…
What is the Collaborative & Connection Quotient™?
It’s a strategic advantage.
It’s the energy that builds when you surround yourself with aligned collaborators.
It’s the trust that forms when you consistently show up, share your voice, and lift others.
It’s the visibility you amplify when you’re in community—not doing it all alone.
Because when collaboration and connection become a core strategy—we rise.
We grow with intention.
We attract aligned clients.
And we create ripple effects far beyond what we could ever do on our own.
5 Ways to Expand Your Collaborative & Connection Quotient™ (Especially in Uncertain Times):
- Say Yes to Strategic Collaboration. When things feel shaky, look for your steady collaborators—the ones whose vision lifts yours and whose strengths stretch your own. These are the allies who help you rise.
- Use Your Voice to Elevate Others. Visibility expands when we intentionally shine a light on other voices. Especially now, the world is hungry for grounded, wise, heart-led leadership.
- Create Conversation Containers. Roundtables, gatherings, and co-hosted events are more than just tactics—they’re sacred spaces for innovation, trust, and forward movement. They ground us.
- Follow the Energy. Notice who inspires you right now. Reach out. Invite a conversation. The best collaborations aren’t forced—they’re sparked.
- Be Visible in Other People’s Spaces. There’s momentum in being seen. Say yes to guest spots, summits, and panels. In seasons of change, stay connected and in motion.
Where are you being called to collaborate this month?
How are you raising your own Collaborative & Connection Quotient™?
I’d love to hear.
