Earlier this week, I posted an article about mindset vs. energy and it sparked so many interesting conversations and connections. Thank you for that. As I mentioned in the article,…
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The Slow Leak: What I Learned When My Energy Wasn’t Mine Anymore
It was the spring of 2023, and calling it an interesting year is an understatement. I was starting to discover what I really wanted to do with Change Coaches, switching…
Signs You Need a Transformation — and Why Most People Abandon It Too Soon
Most people think they need a change. What they actually need is a transformation. And there’s a significant difference. A change is a tweak. A transformation is a questioning of…
When Everything Feels Fragile: What Grounded Leadership Looks Like Right Now
I wasn’t expecting much from the bus ride. I was on my way to the museum for an artist’s date. It was something I had carved out intentionally for myself….
Experience Coaching Below the Surface Live
Coaching Below the Surface A practice for coaches, consultants, and leaders who want to go beyond frameworks and build real trust, presence, and connection Many coaches, consultants, and leaders reach…
Leading When the World Feels Unstable: Why Personal Leadership Systems Matter
For many of us, the world feels heavier and more uncertain than it has in a long time. As leaders, we are trying to stay informed while also noticing how…
Why it’s important to return to psychological safety
One of the things that I take pride in is working with leaders to build workplaces they are proud of. I not only work with them to create these environments…
Black History Month: Time for an Annual Check-in on Black Employees
For the last two years in a row, I’ve written a newsletter for Black History Month, asking the question “Have things really gotten better for Black employees?” As I was…
Claudine Gay, the Glass Cliff, and DEI in 2024
I was on vacation when I heard about the resignation of Dr. Claudine Gay after only six months as Harvard’s first Black president. It’s been bothering me ever since, and…
When being labeled “the first” detracts from genuine belonging
Executive Summary: Celebrating “firsts” can signal important change, but can also: Encourage counterproductive assumptions Sideline what people really bring to the table Distract from genuine belonging A couple of…