I was standing in a field of tulips admiring the rows and rows of pink, all perfectly aligned and right in the center was one yellow and red bloom. It caught my attention immediately. Not because it was louder or bigger, but because it simply didn’t match the rest.   And it made me think about how often we try to do exactly the opposite.   It happens in the meeting where everyone seems to agree a little too quickly. Or the leadership advice that sounds polished, proven, and a

Hi hooman, friends! it’s me, Snickerdoodle, your Chief Wellness Officer. WOW do I have something to share with you this week.   Instead of writing to you on Friday like usual, I was off on a grand adventure to see fields and fields and FIELDS of tulips. I’m talking about colors as far as my floofy eyes could see. Reds, yellows, pinks and purples. I even got to take my photo with them (I’m pretty sure I nailed it).   At first, I didn’t know where to look. There was so much bea

Hi hoomans! Snickerdoodle here, Chief Wellness Officer, biscuit hider, and friend to all the marmots (yup, they’re back!) I’ve been thinking a lot this week about something I hear my human say from time to time, “No regrets.” Now, I don’t know everything about the hooman world, but what I do know is dogs don’t really do regrets. We don’t sit around thinking about the stick we should have chased or the nap we should have taken . We don’t replay the moment we barked too loud o

Hello, wonderful hoomans. It’s Snickerdoodle here again, Chief Wellness Officer, professional tail-wagger, and strong believer in last week’s theme: self-love . Now, if you read last week’s blog, you might remember that I shared a little wisdom about being kind to yourself, especially when you mess up. Trust me, I know a thing or two about mistakes. I’ve definitely chased a squirrel when I was supposed to be demonstrating “excellent listening skills.” And yes, sometimes I kno

Hello hooman friends. It’s your favorite Chief Wellness Officer here, Snickerdoodle. This week I’ve been thinking about 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲. Now before you roll your eyes and think this is about bubble baths and spa days (which, by the way, I fully support), I want to talk about a different kind of self-love. The kind that shows up 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘂𝗽. Let me tell you something from my own life as Chief Wellness Officer. Sometimes I track mud into the house. Sometimes

Unexpected sunshine on a cold February morning Hi hoomans! It’s me, Snickerdoodle, your Chief Wellness Officer, professional biscuit inspector, and accidental teacher of life lessons. Let me tell you a little secret: some of my 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 days start with a plan… and then I promptly ignore it. I head outside expecting the usual route. Sniff here, sniff there, supervise the squirrels, and suddenly there’s a new smell, a surprise visitor, or (be still my fluffy heart) a b

The past couple of weeks have been full. Calendars packed, conversations stacked back-to-back and projects moving forward in all the good ways. And if I’m honest, I found myself saying the phrase we all say at some point, “I’ve just been really busy .” Busy carries a positive tone in our culture. It often signals importance, momentum, and relevance. Busy can mean growth, opportunity, and even progress. I’ve led teams, grown businesses, and navigated complex organizations wher

Hi friends. Snickerdoodle here, Chief Wellness Officer, professional mood-booster, and enthusiastic believer that tail wags are contagious. Today’s reminder is a simple one: today is a good day to make someone’s day. Here’s the secret hoomans sometimes forget, when you do this, you almost always make your own day better too. I see it all the time. A smile shared on a walk. A genuine “thank you.” A quick note that says, “I see you.” My hoomans come back lighter, happier, and

Hi hoomans! Snickerdoodle here, Chief Wellness Officer, professional tail-wagger, and always ready for whatever comes next. There’s something about the beginning of a new year that feels like standing at the edge of a trail you haven’t explored yet. You can’t see the whole path, but you know one thing for sure: it’s time to move forward. That’s what “𝘖𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦” means to me. 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲𝘀 Some adventures

Hi hoomans, its me, Snickerdoodle your Chief Wellness Officer, expert nap-taker, and very strategic biscuit manager. Today’s lesson comes from one of my greatest leadership case studies: 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗺𝘆 𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀. You see, when I’m given a biscuit, I don’t just eat it. That would be short-term thinking. Instead, I immediately scan the environment. Couch? Too obvious. Dog bed? Rookie move. Backyard? Risky. Nature has no confidentiality agreeme

The best gift I received this holiday season didn’t come wrapped in paper or tied with a bow. It arrived through the front door, carrying duffel bags, laughter, and familiar voices that somehow sound more grounded every time I hear them. Our grown children came home. Each time I am with them, I’m struck by how much wiser they are than the last time we were together. Not in a way that makes me feel old, but in a way that fills me with awe. I see the adults they have become, th

"I love my winter coat!" Hi hooman friends, It’s me, Snickerdoodle, your Chief Wellness Officer, professional napper, and gentle reminder that you don’t need a New Year, New You. You’re already pretty great. This time of year, hoomans talk a lot about resolutions . Big lists. Big pressure. Big “shoulds.” But from where I sit (usually right next to you, hoping you’ll drop a snack), the New Year doesn’t need fixing, it just needs intention . What if this year isn’t about changi

Hi hooman friends! It’s me, Snickerdoodle, your Chief Wellness Officer and professional reminder of what 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 matters. The holidays are one of my favorite times of year. There are twinkly lights to admire on our walks, extra people in the house to greet (and supervise), and a general feeling in the air that something meaningful is being celebrated. And here’s what this wise pup has noticed… The holidays mean many different things to different people. They represent fa

Hi hooman friends, it’s me Snickerdoodle, your Chief Wellness Officer, and expert in all things connection! This week, I’ve been thinking extra hard (yes, even harder than when I try to locate the exact cupboard where the treats live): 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱. Now, as a dog, this is easy for me to understand. Sharing life means:   • Following my hooman everywhere… even to the bathroom.   • Snuggling close during Zoom calls.   • Bringing my toy to anyon

November often invites us to name what we’re thankful for. But in December we experience the quiet closing of one year and the hopeful opening of another, inviting something deeper. Reflection. Integration. A moment to pause and hold gratitude not just for the “what,” but for the who , the how , and the unexpected lessons that shaped our journey. As I look back on 2025, I’m struck by how this year has unfolded in ways I could never have planned. Last year, I made a decision t

Hi hooman friends, It’s me, Snickerdoodle, your Chief Wellness Officer, professional napper, and full-time big thinker. This week, I’ve been doing some serious work. And by “serious work,” I mean lying on my cozy office couch, staring out the window, imagining myself chasing butterflies, solving world problems, and maybe, just maybe, getting an extra treat later. My hooman calls it 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴, but I call it 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴. Here’s the thing: when we let our min

A Special Thanksgiving Edition Hi hooman friends, it’s me… Snickerdoodle! Your Chief Wellness Officer reporting for gratitude duty! This week, everyone’s talking about gratitude in honor of Thanksgiving, so I did a little thinking (yes, dogs think, especially when treats are involved). I sniffed around my toy basket, inspected my soft blankets, wandered through all my favorite nap spots, and guess what? None of those were what I’m most grateful for. Not things. Not snacks (th

Hi hoomans, It’s me, Snickerdoodle, Chief Wellness Officer at SRJ Collaborative, and Certified Distributor of Feel-Good Vibes. You know what I’ve learned this week? Feeling good is contagious. Seriously. Like tail-wagging-level contagious. The other morning, I woke up extra happy. The kind of happy where your ears flop just right and your paws do a little “good-morning tap dance.” I trotted into the office with my best wiggle walk… and you know what? Mom smiled. Then she laug

There’s a moment, usually early in the day, when everything feels possible. Before the emails stack up, before the meetings blur together, before the noise of the workday competes with our attention and energy. It’s in that sliver of space that we get to choose how we show up. And in my world, as an extroverted-introvert, that choice isn’t always easy. People often assume my work as a coach and consultant comes naturally because I thrive in conversation, connection, and colla

Hi hooman friends, It’s me, Snickerdoodle, your Chief Wellness Officer, back with another tail-wagging truth for Fun Friday. Let’s talk about… dog doody and change. Yep. You heard me. Every week, a very suspicious crew shows up at my yard and TAKES. MY. STUFF. Not just any stuff. 𝘔𝘺 stuff. The stuff I carefully curated and deposited with intention. I worked hard for that! And every week, poof, gone. And let me tell you, I 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥 barking at them. It’s persona