Around this time of year, I have a tradition of preparing an Annual Report. I brought the practice with me from my experience in nonprofit organizations: I'm a mission-driven individual. Even though I'm not an organization, I wonder what would it look like to create a report on my personal mission impact and growth?

This year's annual report looks a little different from years past…

Here's what we're celebrating as we wrap up this year—the meaningful work that we did together with our clients, alumni community, and partners…

Last week marked one year since Penney Leadership went live! Many of you have asked about my transition into entrepreneurship and what it's been like to own my own business. Today I'm pulling back the curtain to look behind-the-scenes.

The last year has completely exceeded my expectations—it's been so fun, meaningful, and exciting. I've gotten to build a life and a business around my personal mission, values, natural strengths, and the kind of success that I find most meaningful.

Someone asked me this morning about the most surprising thing about my experience thus far. This is it…