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Passion & Purpose
You know how my soccer enthusiasm took a detour after we traded the Pacific Northwest for Texas? The MLS scene down here just doesn't...
Daniela Parker
Mar 314 min read
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Confessions of a Risk Manager!
I would consider myself a less-than-stellar flyer. The plane makes a little move, and my heart sinks faster than a bad investment. The...
Daniela Parker
Mar 93 min read
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What's your Walk-Up Song?
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of being a guest on Mark Hoffman’s podcast “The Resilient Journey.” Mark and I connected on...
Daniela Parker
Feb 143 min read
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When their outage becomes your problem...
One of the most valuable lessons I've learned in my career is to "never let a good crisis go to waste." In my operational days, it was...
Daniela Parker
Jan 203 min read
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Wait, What? A Squirrel?
As I get older, things start to creak and groan a bit more. Walking has become my daily ritual, not just for physical health but also as...
Daniela Parker
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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From Seattle Sounders to FC Dallas....and back to School!
It's been a while since I've posted on the blog. Summer happens, the kids are out of school, and somehow routines go out the window along...
Daniela Parker
Aug 18, 20244 min read
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Beyond the Iron Maiden - The Evolution of Compliance Culture
I just returned from Germany where I spent a few days to see family. A must visit on these trips home is always Rothenburg o.d. Tauber....
Daniela Parker
May 7, 20242 min read
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When will "Obstacle" stop being our Middle Name?
Last week, Lloyd’s Banking Group in London announced that they are restructuring their Risk department, citing that 2/3 of all executives...
Daniela Parker
Apr 15, 20242 min read
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Cracking the Code on Technical Debt!
Have you ever found yourself grappling with systems or applications that just won't cooperate the way they're meant to? Perhaps you've...
Daniela Parker
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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Why Risk Managers need to be great Salespeople!
Today, I want to take up a few minutes of your time and touch on the uncanny parallels between risk management and sales. In our line of...
Daniela Parker
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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Change is the only Constant!
The only constant is change. That has been my motto since day one! As I've grown older, change has become my constant companion, and it...
Daniela Parker
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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The Power of Retrospectives!
I had a glance at the calendar today and realized that Thanksgiving is just around the corner next week. It kind of took me by surprise,...
Daniela Parker
Nov 13, 20233 min read
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Cultivate Accountability!
The weather in Texas is beautifully sunny and warm, which is a stark contrast to the festive holiday decorations sprouting up all around...
Daniela Parker
Nov 9, 20232 min read
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Unlocking Agile Magic!
I hope you're all feeling refreshed after the time change this weekend—though it certainly feels like we've zipped through multiple time...
Daniela Parker
Nov 6, 20232 min read
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Celebrate those Wins!
The morning after Halloween can often find us reaching for an extra cup of coffee, shaking off the playful remnants of the previous...
Daniela Parker
Nov 1, 20232 min read
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Leadership Excellence in Risk Management!
Leading a team of risk and resilience professionals poses its own set of challenges. Our role is often misunderstood or viewed as...
Daniela Parker
Oct 23, 20232 min read
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Why Budget Time is Prime Time for us Risk Folks!
As companies gear up for their annual budget and strategic planning, there's an often-overlooked opportunity for risk and resilience...
Daniela Parker
Sep 6, 20231 min read
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5 Creative Ways to Re-invent Yourself as a Risk Manager!
Do you find that people in your organization find risk management dull, bureaucratic, or just a box to tick off? If you just nodded,...
Daniela Parker
Sep 3, 20232 min read
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Resilience from Within!
OSHA lays bare a staggering truth: nearly 2 million American workers confront workplace violence annually, pointing out that it goes way...
Daniela Parker
Aug 13, 20232 min read
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Decoding the Fear Factor - why you're not everybody's favorite working in risk management!
As risk managers we know the feeling all too well: we come into a new organization, excited to introduce the awesomeness that’s risk...
Daniela Parker
Jul 13, 20232 min read
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