I was sitting outside at a picnic table with a friend, lunch in front of us, a breeze moving through....
“I have too much on my plate.” “I’m the bottleneck.” “I keep getting pulled into XYZ again.” I heard some....
Last November, in a room overlooking West Grand Traverse Bay, a group of professional women worked through a long list....
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I want to tell you about something that hit me like a punch to the chest. I’ve been in a....
Recently, I read something that made my heart sink. It was an unpublished article written by a nonprofit CEO. The....
AI is all of a buzz right now, and I’ve been formulating some thoughts. Leaders are using it to write....
Every so often I use this space to make a direct ask, and today is one of those days. But....
Last week, in a coaching conversation, a leader spent the first few minutes describing a challenging employee. The behavior she....
This Sunday, I’ll hear it again. The squeal of tires leaving pit row. The pop of exhaust cracking out the....
We like to think our words are doing the heavy lifting in communication. But often… they’re not. Recently, a client....
Last week, I drove to Indianapolis for a conference…one I wasn’t attending—I was speaking at it. Originally, I was scheduled....
Every three years, I renew my coaching certification with the International Coaching Federation. Not all coaches do this, but I....
I’ve had several conversations lately about upgrading a team or organization’s culture. Oof. When a work environment isn’t healthy, productivity,....
After 9 years working as a coach, I’ve noticed a few common obstacles that keep people from getting the most....
Usually, growth isn’t fun. There, I said it. If it were, we’d all be walking around enlightened, boundary-holding, well-rested unicorns.....
I sipped my coffee from the couch while 45-60 mph winds gusted outside. Snow was falling, trees were bending, and....
Two of the quiet questions I hear (even when they’re not said out loud) are: “What actually happens on a....
One of the most interesting patterns I’ve noticed over the years is when people hire a coach. Not why. Not....
One of the most common questions I hear from business owners and executives is this: “How do I know if....
The morning was just as I had pictured. Twenty women arrived with yoga mats tucked under their arms, a low....
Schedule a Call Yes, seriously…we can have a one-time coaching call on the house. It’s just you and me, in....
With each leaf falling off the tree, we have officially entered goal-setting season. Fourth quarter always brings a flurry of....
I’m a big believer in knowing your personal core values—two to five words unique to you that represent the principles....
I got sold the other day. A quick and choreographed salesperson had me in awe of his process. Within 10....
We’re officially in “goal-setting season.” The 4th quarter is within reach, and most leaders I talk to are focused on....
I work with leaders in different industries, with different tenure and different skill sets. One common trend exists through them....
What do emotions have to do with business? A whole heck of a lot, actually. It bothers me when emotions....
Let’s talk accountability. It’s come up with a few clients recently, in all its varying parts. To begin troubleshooting, consider....
During a recent leadership roundtable, someone asked a big question: “Where are my leadership gaps?” We all shared thoughts in....
Did you know that clicking through an online course, listening to a podcast, or reading a book isn’t going to....
If you were to write out all the thoughts you think in an hour or in a day, I wonder....
As a leader, building trust within your team is non-negotiable. Trust is the foundation of collaboration, effective communication, and strong....
Let’s talk leadership myths. Somewhere along the way, laziness and assumptions about leadership got tangled into how we think about....
I remember hearing Leila Hormozi say something to the effect of, If you’re comfortable in business, you’re moving backward. I’ve....
I love reading, yet I go in spurts with it. Because books serve a larger purpose in my life which....
One of the keys to building a thriving business and cohesive team is equipping high-performing employees with essential leadership skills.....
I wasn’t sure what to think. The calendar invite I received immediately grabbed 12 hours of my life for four....
YouTube Coaching is about birthing new things, things like ideas, mindsets, milestones and achievements. And I get to celebrate these....
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I spent last Friday afternoon, finding my best warrior cry, yelling at the top of my lungs in the middle....
Two years ago, in the midst of figuring out how to be a foster parent, I found myself turning down....
Welcome to 2025—a fresh page and a clean slate! How are you feeling about the new year so far? There’s....
As the holidays settle in, I hope you’re surrounded by warmth, comfort, and maybe even a cup of something delicious....
As 2024 winds down, many business owners and leaders—like you—are deep into strategic planning, setting goals, or reflecting on the....
Last week I had a call that went like this: Q: How would we know coaching was successful? A: We....
I used to be immersed in hustle culture—where every month felt like an adrenaline-fueled sprint toward a new target. 🎯....
Have you ever heard of the concept: Treat yourself like you would treat a business? When businesses define who they....
remember the sweltering Indiana heat beaming through my windshield. Sweat droplets were forming an orderly little line down the middle....
When was the last time you felt uncomfortable, frustrated or overwhelmed? The doozy of the day you had on Friday?....
Imagine being randomly stopped on the street and asked, “Can you name your core values?”. Aside from contemplating the unusual....
Here we are, the halfway point of 2024. Yikes, did that sneak up on you, too? Do you know your....
Successful people think differently. I’ve been fascinated by this since my first summer selling knives in college. As an 18-year....
I hear the truth about entrepreneurial struggles on a regular basis. My job provides a safe, confidential space for business....
At the beginning of this year, I made the decision to take a 6-month hiatus from alcohol. I’ve run across....
Earlier this month I spoke at a conference in Indianapolis and someone asked the question, “Why is it so hard....
My last email about breaking up with discipline and exchanging it for dedication resulted in SO MANY comments in my....
Have you ever wanted to break up with a word? For some it’s pronunciation, like moist. (I can see some....
How well do you understand your own emotions? That might seem like a strange question to begin with, but understanding....
When business owners and leaders come to me looking for a coach, it’s usually because their pursuit of success doesn’t....
You’ve heard the saying, “People overestimate what they can accomplish in a day and underestimate what they can accomplish in....
I was introduced to the topic through an emerging leader I mentored. In a group discussion, she casually threw out....
If you’ve ever heard me speak, chances are you’ve heard me mention motivation. Just last week I brought it up....
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When was the last time you invited a new perspective into your life or business? There are comfort zones we....