At Kingswood Forest, our work is grounded in clarity, presence, and strategy. But ideas don’t live only in boardrooms or workshops; they grow through conversation.
Brian shares his latest writing on leadership, growth, and navigating change through The Canopy, his Substack publication. It’s where lessons from executive advising, board service, and everyday leadership moments come together in stories designed to spark reflection and action.
Introducing The Canopy
I’ve been looking for a space to explore leadership, storytelling, and change more deeply, and I’m excited to share that it now has a home. The Canopy is my new Substack, a place where I’ll be writing about what it means to lead with humanity, to center stories that matter, and to reimagine systems so […]
A Mission to Move: 40 Races to Celebrate 40 Years of Life
In October 2023, it hit me that I was about to enter a new decade of life. I would soon turn 40 in March 2024 and needed a way to celebrate this milestone birthday. But, a single party didn’t feel like enough. Instead, I decided to celebrate not by standing still, but by moving with […]
Built to Evolve: Midpoint Reflections from the Presidential Leadership Scholars Program
There are moments in a leader’s life when you feel a distinct shift, a recognition that something you are experiencing in real time will leave a lasting impact on who you are and how you lead. Recently, that moment came for me during Module 3 of the Presidential Leadership Scholars (PLS) program at the William […]
Charting New Paths: Navigating Career Transitions & Embracing Change
In the ever-evolving landscape of work, how do successful professionals navigate unexpected career shifts and emerge stronger? I recently explored this compelling question on Why I Left in my conversation with Selena Ng, a seasoned HR professional whose career is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and strategic thinking. This episode offers listeners an intimate look […]
Be Bold: The Moves That Redefine Careers
Work stability is often celebrated. So, the decision to voluntarily walk away from a high-ranking position not only goes against the grain, but for the people who do it, it can seem daunting. Yet, as Timm Chiusano’s journey highlights on Why I Left, sometimes the most significant leaps in our careers are born from moments […]