Standing in the Rain
This isn’t about people who don’t know better. It’s about people who do. Who see the storm coming, feel the weight of the umbrella in their hand… and still stand there, getting soaked.
Nino Chavez
How I Structure My AI Workflows to Support Real Thinking
My AI workflow isn’t about speed—it’s about clarity. Here’s how I use LLMs to shape messy ideas and reduce drag when I need to think straight.
The Rules I Actually Follow
These aren’t feel-good slogans or poster values. Just the quiet rules that have kept me useful, sane, and steady—even when the pressure’s high and the spotlight’s off.
What Coaching Teaches Me About Consulting
Coaching club volleyball taught me more about leadership than any workshop ever could. From managing expectations to building trust, this post breaks down the surprising overlaps between the gym and the boardroom.
The Bet I Didn’t Know I Was Making
Some choices don’t reveal their full meaning until much later. It’s not that the decision was wrong—it’s that the person you become after making it sees things differently.
Quiet Was Armor
Signal Reflex isn’t a beginning. It’s a different lens. For years, my photos have shown how I see the world. Now I’m sharing how I think—and what that reveals about how I lead, learn, and grow.
Why I Use AI Every Day (And Why I Started Writing About It)
I didn’t use AI to go faster—I used it to catch up with myself. This blog is where that journey turned into something useful and real.