Gratitude Beyond Thank You Notes and Pithy Sayings on Coffee Mugs A charming client wondered aloud how they could show appreciation for a colleague in another department of the university – someone who is sometimes an unsung hero around the Read more
Two (Actually) Healthy Ways to Recharge The school supply aisle at my local stores are decimated – the only thing left in the art supply bin are the weird off-brand crayons. That can only mean one thing: the hectic first Read more
8 Ways to Love Your Volunteers One of my favorite opportunities is a regular volunteer gig I do here in my hometown. I have been a guest for a local nonprofit with an incredible mission, and the staff do a Read more
Finding the Coach that is Right for You What is a professional coach? Short answer: A coach is someone who helps you make decisions about what to do next. Wordy answer: A professional coach works with clients either individually or in Read more
Rituals, Routines and Innovation Innovation is a sexy word. When we imagine ourselves as an “innovator,” we might see a creative captain of our industry, solving the gnarly problems that have vexed leaders of the past. Innovators are solution-finders and Read more
Nobody is born good at conflict resolution. NOBODY. It’s not uncommon for a client to use our time together to process a situation with a coworker. After they share the issue, I often ask: “So when you went to talk Read more
Boundaries, limitations, and the power of supportive accountability When I was a very new professional, back before fire or the Internet was invented and chai latte wasn’t yet in fashion, I had a student come to me for some help Read more
Want to grow in your leadership? Practice. I frequently have new clients who share that their number one goal is to improve their leadership skills – and they are hopeful that together that I will impart lessons they can apply Read more
Share Your Expectations There is a conversation your staff wish you’d have with them. (Actually, there are a few, but let’s just take it one at a time!) I’m sure about it because I hear about it from them. They Read more
Alphabet Soup: What’s with all those letters behind my name? Sometimes people ask me about all the letters at the end of my name – which usually is followed by a few questions about the coaching industry in general. Nerd Read more