I grew up watching my parents do everything right. Two careers. A small clothing store on the side. Smart, disciplined, deeply committed. And the business always seemed to work against them despite all of it. That gap never left me.
One week, while playing football in Dominica, it occurred to me that I wanted a sport where win or lose, I would know exactly why. I took up tennis the following week and made it to number two junior on the island. That instinct, wanting clear accountability over shared ambiguity, has followed me into every role since.
I am introverted, which surprises people who have seen me run a meeting or plan an event. The explanation is straightforward: I show up to things by running them. Give me a role and a room full of people becomes manageable. I prefer small groups. Large events are survivable if I am the one with the clipboard.