Anecdotal Evidence

Anecdotal Evidence

Narratives for the telling... snap-shots of a human navigating parenthood, leadership, and life. I am an author, a scientist, a product leader, and a coach. Anecdotal Evidence is a compendium of stories about food, family, philosophy, and life.
25
Oct
Fasting versus Anorexia & Orthorexia

Fasting versus Anorexia & Orthorexia

These are my thoughts, not scientific advice. An exploration of what it means to navigate losing weight through fasting in the context of Anorexia and Orthorexia.
7 min read
10
Oct
Know when to ask for help

Know when to ask for help

Asking for help is hard. We are programmed to rough it out.
1 min read
31
Jul
My Journey with 36-hour fasting

My Journey with 36-hour fasting

Exploration of fasting for improved health, sleep, and weight loss targeting belly fat.
6 min read
23
Jun
Overcoming Helplessness with Acceptance

Overcoming Helplessness with Acceptance

In a world where many things are out of our control, we spiral downwards losing hope and feeling useless to the challenge.
3 min read
29
May
Self-sabotage & Getting Back on Track

Self-sabotage & Getting Back on Track

Are you worthy of praise? Do you unwittingly sabotage your gains?
7 min read
17
Apr
A hand reaches out to another hand as if to help.

Altruism in the workplace

Altruism is the response to empathy. Indirect to business goals, altruism creates the trust and communication bridges needed in teams for…
5 min read
04
Apr
Yoda stands hidden in the branches of a fern

How we are victims by choice

We quietly give up our power through the act of acquiescence.
4 min read
01
Mar
A man wearing comfortable clothes, sits at the edge of a cliff and stares out at a canyon, blue with morning fog. The air is

The Art of Failing Up

Disrupt yourself — push self-limiting beliefs through adversity.
6 min read
15
Feb
Shop window with writing on two panes. First pane is “If you never know failure”, second pain is “you will never know success

How Failure Feeds Success

Overcoming adversity and the lessons learned therein are the true mark of respect for product managers.
4 min read
15
Feb
The Truth about Leadership

The Truth about Leadership

“A leader is best when people barely know he exists. When his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves.” — Lao…
3 min read