The Impostress Has Evolved A few years ago, I wrote a piece on my personal experiences with overcoming Imposter Syndrome, spurred on by an incredible hike in the Rocky Mountains and a longing for a pair of hiking pants. The mountain is one I see from a distance every time Read more…
The Art of the 1:1: Part 2 Part 2: Whose meeting is this, anyway? As a longtime creative and nonlinear thinker, I used to think agendas were boring. I liked just scribbling down a few things and letting the 1:1 meeting flow. I was in my element, enjoying the spontaneity Read more…
The Art of the 1:1: Part 1 A Quick Note The idea for this blog post came directly from my clients and the common discussions we have around the 1:1 meeting. There is so much to say—enjoy this multi-part post which gives you actionable to-dos to cultivate an effective 1:1. Read more…
The Time Experiment Time is your most precious non-renewable resource. I frequently talk to amazingly talented people who are overwhelmed and overextended. They may misperceive that these feelings are because they have a Big Job or that it’s a Busy Time. But all too often, their calendar has become something Read more…
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 institution, but who really saved my client’s bacon recently. It 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 weeks of classes are upon us! The challenging schedule that 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 superb job of making me feel valued and welcome. I 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 group settings to assist in the client’s personal development. Coaches 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 with them about this later, how did it go?” I’m 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 – sort of like a recipe they can follow. That Read more…