Thank You for 10 Years of Being in Your Corner

When I was working 12+ hour days in my thirties I remember thinking, "If I can just make it to 50."

I'm not sure what I thought I'd discover at 50. (Nap time?) I certainly didn't expect to start a new business with nothing more than a blank sheet of paper and an idea. But as I was closing in on that milestone birthday I felt a big tug for one of the biggest FROM → TO shifts I've ever made: shifting from an operating role to coaching, launching The Ben Kiker Group on January 1, 2015.

My True North is meaningful relationships, meaningful work, and meaningful experiences in that order, always. I'm profoundly grateful to be engaged in a vocation that brings all three of those together.

As I reflect on the last decade, a huge thank you to my clients. My favorite part of the day is being "on the glass" (or in person) with y'all, jumping in your corner to help you make the most of your talent and energy.

Thank you to the readers of my newsletter and those I’ve connected with on social media. I love our interactions!

Thank you for letting me know when something I wrote or said made a difference. Your feedback powers my positive.

Thank you to the teachers I've learned so much from (and continue to learn from) on this path.

And finally, thank you to my husband, Rick, our pup Rocket, and my family and friends who've supported me every step of the way.

Now that I have the thank yous out of the way, I’ll close with an important reminder: we regularly underestimate the amount of recovery needed after big, expansive moments like spending holidays with friends and family. Whatever your plans for the holidays, please take a moment now to pause, pull up, and check to make sure you’ve carved out that recovery time for YOU!