The Work, In Action
A visual snapshot of speaking engagements and community involvement - the kind of engagement that shapes the work at Questing Insight.
Speaking on Emotional Intelligence
Delivering the conference session: “Emotional Intelligence at Work: Strategies for Conversations that Actually Create Change” - one of two sessions delivered at this conference.
Connecting With Audience Members
Getting to know attendees before the session starts as they arrive to the conference at OSU's Fawcett Center for WitCon 2025. This session covered the intersection of soft skills with AI to leverage modern tools for handling tough personalities at work.
Emotional Intelligence in a Room Full of Tech Professionals
Presenting the first of two sessions at CodeMash Conference - this photo was captured from the back of the room by an attendee.
Showing Up for the Community
Attending an Ella Columbus event (March 2026) celebrating and empowering Latina women in the Columbus community. Showing up in spaces like this is central to the values and work behind Questing Insight.
Helping Managers Have the Conversations That Actually Matter
Delivering the conference session: "When Feedback Backfires" at CodeMash 2026 to a room of managers navigating one of the hardest parts of leadership: giving effective feedback that actually sticks.
Featured Conference Speaker at WitCon
Officially confirmed as a featured speaker for WitCon 2025, a Columbus conference dedicated to women working in tech. The session covered how to utilize AI and psychological frameworks for navigating tough personalities.
Ready to Take the Stage
Moments before stepping into the session at WitCon 2025. This conference was organized by Get Wit It, creating spaces to celebrate, connect and empower women working in tech across the US.
Audience Engagement Is Always Part of the Process
An action shot taken by an attendee during a session. Audience participation isn't optional — every session is designed to get people thinking, responding, and involved from the start.
Confirmed: Delivering Two Sessions at CodeMash
Officially confirmed as a featured speaker for two different sessions at CodeMash 2026. This particular session was for managers, designed to equip them with various skills for minimizing defensiveness during feedback conversations with their employees at work.
When a Good Story Makes the Point Land
Storytelling is a core part of the facilitation style at Questing Insight, using relatable narratives to help audiences connect concepts to their own lived experience.
Learning From the Community About the Latest Student Challenges
Spending time at a local Westerville school as part of Leadership Westerville, a 9-month civic leadership program designed to develop and empower community leaders across the area. Met with the principal and school staff to hear about the greatest recent challenges students are facing.
“Connected in Communidad” - Building New Connections
Completing an activity together at 'Connected in Comunidad,' an Ella Columbus event bringing together women for a leadership panel discussion on solidarity, empowerment and community-building in our area.
Leadership Westerville Class of 2026
A proud graduate of the Leadership Westerville Class of 2026. Thankful for this 9-month long leadership program that challenged, connected, and created space for leaders to contribute to the community in ways that deepened our knowledge and provided clarity for how each of us can all contribute to the community we want to serve.
When the Room Gives You the Mic, You Use It
Stepping up to speak at an ELLA Columbus event. This photo captured the moment I spoke about our personal beliefs and how the ways we view ourselves can help build up our confidence and keep both our personal and professional actions rooted in our values.
Leadership Milestone: Graduating from Civic Leadership Program at Otterbein
The Leadership Westerville Class of 2026 graduation ceremony was held on May 6th at The Point at Otterbein, marking the completion of this 9-month civic leadership program designed to empower community members to show up more intentionally for the place they call home.
Supporting Girls L.E.A.P. at the Westerville Sunrise Rotary
Attending the Westerville Sunrise Rotary to support Girls L.E.A.P. organization, a Columbus nonprofit focused on empowering young women through leadership, education, and life skills development.
My Design Worn by 120+ Volunteers for Westerville’s Annual Service Day Event
As part of the 2026 Leadership Westerville class, I helped organized our community’s annual Service Day event, drawing in more than 120 volunteers. I volunteered to draw some potential designs for this year’s logo, and the Leadership Westerville board voted on my design as the official one for 2026.
Volunteering Behind the Lens at Service Day 2026
Capturing the Service Day 2026 kickoff event as our leadership class' volunteer photographer while City Council Member Jeff Washburn kicks off this annual event. Each year, Service Day brings together 120+ volunteers to assist older adults and homebound neighbors with outdoor projects across the community.
Supporting Underrepresented Columbus Entrepreneurs With Camera in Hand
Attending the Quarterly Business Symposium organized by the NOW Foundation (April 2026), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs in Columbus.
Attending a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for a New Independent Business in Westerville
Joining fellow Westerville Area Chamber members to celebrate the official ribbon cutting ceremony for Birdie Books, an independent bookstore in Uptown Westerville that provides a new third space for people to come toge. A reminder of why showing up for the community matters both personally and professionally.
The Best Business Owners Never Stop Learning
Learning alongside other entrepreneurs in Columbus about the latest tools in business automation at the Columbus Quarterly Symposium. A reminder that continuing to invest in your own growth is part of investing in your community.
Supporting Monthly Chamber Events
Attending the monthly Women in Business Coffee Meetup organized by the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce, one of many spaces where community, connection, and entrepreneurship overlap. Different business owners in the community come together at this monthly event to uplift one another.
Speaking on Gen Z in the Workplace + EQ with a 13-Year Coaching Veteran
A virtual conversation with a fellow Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach in California, sharing strategies on how to engage Gen Z in the workplace and bridge the gap between managers and individual contributors through emotional intelligence training.
Designing for the Community, Then Seeing It in the Wild
Spotting the Leadership Westerville Service Day flyer displayed at the Westerville Public Library. This flyer was designed specifically to help Leadership Westerville recruit volunteers for this annual event supporting older adults and homebound neighbors across the community.
Checking In During Paired Group Activities
Checking in with paired students during a conflict resolution workshop. Smaller group activities are built into longer workshops to give participants space to practice the skills with others.
Proud Business Members of the Westerville Chamber
Attending new member orientation at the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce. Another step toward building deeper roots and more meaningful connections in the community Questing Insight is here to serve.
The Space Between Conflict Avoidance and Aggression
Opening a session on workplace conflict by exploring the spectrum between conflict avoidance and aggression, and why understanding where you fall on that line matters for every professional.
Confirmed: Emotional Intelligence Speaker (Conference Session 1 of 2)
Official speaker announcement for the first of two talks chosen to deliver at CodeMash Conference in Sandusky, Ohio. While many companies push for emotional intelligence training for their employees, few stop to consider whether the EQ framework they select is the right one for their culture & goals.
Connecting With Fellow Gallup-Certified Strengths Coaches Across the Globe
A virtual session with a fellow Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach who lives in Romania, discussing the role that cultural awareness plays when teaching groups comprised of individuals from various cultural backgrounds and ethnicities.
Exploring the Four Quadrants of Emotional Intelligence
Facilitating a session on emotionally intelligent leadership at Nationwide Conference Center, grounding the conversation in self-awareness and the four core quadrants of emotional intelligence (Goleman Model).
Following Instructional Design Principles
Leveraging instructional design principles are part of the facilitation philosophy at Questing Insight. Presentation designs and illustrative visuals are crafted to reinforce the message being conveyed, rather than distract from it.
Speaker Spotted: Solo Entrepreneur, Seasoned Facilitator
Spotted on the speaker lineup board for this conference — a milestone moment representing the first conference as the founder of Questing Insight, backed by 8 years of facilitation experience.
Choosing the Right Framework for the Right Behavior Change
“Identifying the behavior change you want to see at work should always come before selecting the framework meant to drive it."
Uplifting Other Women on the Leadership Journey
Attending an Empowering Latinas Leadership Academy event organized in March 2026, an event rooted in fellowship, celebration, and the belief that community is a source of strength for women at every stage of leadership.
Connecting With Fellow Entrepreneurs in Westerville
Attending a Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce gathering at COhatch Westerville — building new relationships with fellow entrepreneurs in the community.
Speaking to Values at the NOW Foundation Business Symposium
Being interviewed at the NOW Foundation's Quarterly Business Symposium — a conversation about professional values and how they align with organizations that uplift and support underrepresented entrepreneurs in Columbus.