Last week, I shared my reflections in “Closing a Chapter, Opening a New One” <https://lnkd.in/eDDCkpe2> after completing an incredible 29-year journey with IBM and AT&T. I’m genuinely humbled by the show of support, encouragement, and insights my network has given me—it’s been inspiring and energizing!
The consistent themes in your comments certainly resonate with me:
💡 Positive feedback about my leadership, analytical approach, vision, customer focus, and ability to foster meaningful partnerships.
🌍 Global connections and shared experiences remind me how fortunate I’ve been to work with such a fantastic community.
🤝 The generosity of a network that’s open and ready to help, offering advice, opportunities, and encouragement.
🎉 A reminder to embrace this next chapter as an adventure and to have fun in the process.
🔄 The importance of reflecting on past successes (and challenges) and staying focused on the opportunities ahead.
I particularly appreciated hearing from new connections (like my MBA cohorts), former AT&T colleagues like Paul Floris and Robert Dalgliesh, trusted long-term confidants like Mike Heath, and even some of my earliest contacts from Australia (Shane Johnson). Your shared stories about life after AT&T/IBM are motivating and affirming—it’s clear the future can be just as fulfilling, if not more so.
As I move forward, I’d love to hear your thoughts:
• Do you have ideas about business opportunities that align with my experiences and strengths?
• Do you have advice for someone starting as an independent consultant?
If so, please let me know. I’d love to connect and chat. Thank you all for your support, and here’s to an exciting, opportunity-filled 2025 for all!
