The global licensing community is guided by an incredible group of senior executives whose diverse backgrounds and creative energy drive innovation and excellence. Each month, we’re profiling one of these professionals in this ongoing series.

How do you start your day?
A list of things to accomplish—boring but true.

What’s one item you always need on your desk?
An old-fashioned book diary! I have really tried to use a calendar on my phone, but I do love the tactile element of a diary and remembering how to write!

What unique skill or characteristic do you bring to your team?
I would say that it would have to be hope—that anything is possible and to never listen if someone tells you that it can’t be done.

What is something you learned at a previous job that prepared you for your current role?
That people and connection are key. It’s always about people. That’s the joy for me about this business.

What is your favorite aspect of your current role?
The creativity.

What is one thing you would change about the licensing industry?
Any industry can be improved with more analytical data, but I think the licensing industry is pretty amazing as it is.

If you had an extra hour in your workday, how would you use it?
To sit back and clear my head and take a bird’s eye view of the business.

What is one thing you need to do every day to feel accomplished?
Not snack at my desk.

Are you a carry-on or checked bag traveler?
Checked in.

What do you always have in your suitcase on a work trip?
My hairdryer!

If you weren’t in licensing, what would you be doing?
I would like to believe a psychotherapist. I’m not sure I would have been good enough, but I would love to have been involved with psychology in business.

What advice would you give to yourself 10 years ago?
To try to compartmentalize any stressful situations and to stand back from them and know they will pass.

What are you most excited about moving forward?
Forging new relationships, breaking into new product categories, and embracing new technologies.