This weekend, everything changes. And I can’t wait.
This Sunday, I’ll hear it again. The squeal of tires leaving pit row. The pop of exhaust cracking out the back of an Indy car at 225 mph. Thirty-five years of that feeling — and it still sends chills up my spine every single time. My arms stand at attention before my brain even catches […]
What if it’s not what you’re saying?
We like to think our words are doing the heavy lifting in communication. But often… they’re not. Recently, a client was walking me through a situation. As she spoke, something stood out immediately—her tone. Not the words. Not the story. The tone. It was obvious to me…and completely invisible to her. And it was working against […]
Need a speaker your team won’t forget?
Last week, I drove to Indianapolis for a conference…one I wasn’t attending—I was speaking at it. Originally, I was scheduled for two afternoon workshops. Then a call came in the week prior: Their plenary speaker had an emergency. Could I step in? I paused for less than half a second. “Absolutely, yes.” Three sessions. One […]
The higher you rise, the more you lose this…
Every three years, I renew my coaching certification with the International Coaching Federation. Not all coaches do this, but I make it a priority to keep my skills sharp and to ensure I’m delivering the highest-quality coaching for my clients. As part of my 40 continuing education hours this round, I attended a workshop on […]
5 ways leaders shape workplace culture
I’ve had several conversations lately about upgrading a team or organization’s culture. Oof. When a work environment isn’t healthy, productivity, fulfillment, and overall team spirit suffer…badly. And over time, it becomes the kind of place where good people quietly start looking for the exit. What many leaders don’t realize is how much responsibility they carry […]
3 mistakes that limit coaching results
After 9 years working as a coach, I’ve noticed a few common obstacles that keep people from getting the most out of a coaching session: What did I do? I finally made a video!!! In under five minutes, it helps new clients (and those considering coaching) understand how to get the most out of their […]
The moment before things finally change
Usually, growth isn’t fun. There, I said it. If it were, we’d all be walking around enlightened, boundary-holding, well-rested unicorns. But instead, growth often looks like sitting in your car for an extra minute before walking into that meeting…or rereading an email for the fifth time because you know a harder conversation is coming. Who we […]
The hidden cost of holding it all together
I sipped my coffee from the couch while 45-60 mph winds gusted outside. Snow was falling, trees were bending, and out of the corner of my eye, a tree trunk crept into my window view. Then…a thundering crack! This four-story-tall tree came crashing into my neighbor’s yard, miraculously damaging nothing. Not even the trampoline that […]
If you’ve been on the fence, read this
Two of the quiet questions I hear (even when they’re not said out loud) are: “What actually happens on a first coaching call?” And… “Why do I feel hesitant to book one?” Let’s talk about it. What keeps people from booking their first coaching call? Often, it’s not logistics or timing, it’s something more human. […]
Allow me to save you 3 months this year
One of the most interesting patterns I’ve noticed over the years is when people hire a coach. Not why. Not which coach. But when they finally decide to bring in support. For many business owners and executives, it’s somewhere between March and July. I’ve been curious about this and believe it’s due to a few things. Let’s unpack […]