by Joelle K | Jun 29, 2026 | Founders, Leadership, Marketing, Migrate, Product-Market Fit, Revenue, sales
She had one week until the sales kickoff. New platform. Big launch. Skeptical team. She was rehearsing her answer to the question she knew was coming: “Does it actually work?” Here’s what she had: “It’s a first-gen product. There will be...
by Joelle K | Jun 17, 2026 | Founders, GenAI, Leadership, Migrate
In retrospect, I kept shooting myself in the foot. Not because I lacked talent or drive or the ability to figure things out. I had plenty of all three. But through every major career transition, every high-stakes decision, every moment when the pressure was highest...
by Joelle K | May 20, 2026 | Customer Success, GenAI, Leadership, Migrate, Revenue, sales
A senior marketing leader told me something recently that I haven’t stopped thinking about. His team was a few weeks into a major AI rollout. Enthusiasm was high. A small cohort of internal champions had been trained. Core work processes were being reimagined....
by Joelle K | Apr 7, 2026 | Leadership, Migrate
When I was diagnosed with cancer, I had a choice. Say nothing and power through. Or tell people — not what was happening to me, but what I needed from them. I chose the second one. And the response surprised me. Not because people were kind. I expected that. What...
by Joelle K | Oct 1, 2024 | Leadership, Migrate
Transitions are inevitable for any team. Teams are constantly in flux, whether it’s welcoming a new leader, integrating fresh members, recovering from a setback, or recalibrating after a period of stagnation. This time of year only amplifies the pressure. With...
