Musings on Coaching and Leadership.
Informative Articles I Hope Will Inspire You.
INTEGRITY: It Starts With “I” – The Ultimate Leadership Strength
Have you ever been in a meeting where someone boldly declares integrity as a core value—only to turn around and do the opposite? Yeah, me too.Years ago, I watched my manager outright lie during a lunch meeting. My stomach churned so much that I had to excuse myself. Later, when I confronted him, his response? “I’ll correct it later.” The truth is, integrity isn’t about words—it’s about actions. It’s about who we are when no one is watching.Oprah Winfrey nails it: "Real integrity is doing the...
TRUST YOUR GUT: The Leadership Superpower You May Be Overlooking
“It seems like it only takes you 46 seconds to get to the heart of the matter.” My client and I laughed, but the truth is—it’s not speed; it’s intuition.As leaders and coaches, we often rely on data, strategy, and experience. But what about that gut feeling, that...
Building a Leadership Team That Thinks Like Owners
A strong leadership team can be the difference between a CEO being overwhelmed by daily operational decisions and one who is free to focus on growth and vision. So, how do you cultivate leaders who think and act like owners? In my work with my coach, Steve Chandler...
The CEOs Dilemma: Leading With Intention In A World of Distractions
I recently worked with a CEO who had built an incredibly successful company. He was sharp, strategic, and a natural connector. Yet, as we spoke, he sighed and admitted, “The news is pulling me in.” He wasn’t talking about light, casual reading—he was doom-scrolling...
The Default Life vs. The Created Life: Which One Are You Living?
In our book, How to Get the Most Out of Coaching, A Client’s Guide for Optimizing the Coaching Experience, we discuss a distinction we learned from our coach and friend, Steve Chandler, about the difference between the default and created life. We point out that...
The Power of Leadership: Addressing Workplace Inequities with Action
Power of Leadership Slide ShowLast month, I had the absolute joy of speaking and moderating a panel of powerhouse women at The Ultimate Event in Scottsdale. Describing this event is like trying to bottle magic—you must experience it. Imagine 250 people overflowing...
Three Tips to Get the Most from Your Coaching Sessions
When it comes to coaching, the math is pretty simple. The more you put into it, the more you get out of it. If you put some amount of effort into coaching, you will get some results. You’ll probably learn a few things about yourself, come up with better ways to...
How to Develop an Effective, Impactful Coaching Relationship
Like any relationship, coaching is a two-way street. It’s only as successful as your commitment to your coach and your coach’s commitment to you. But how do you ensure you and your coach stay on the same page? In our work with clients, we’ve found that explicit,...
Become Highly Coachable – 10 Traits to Keep in Mind
One-on-one coaching can transform both your career and personal life, but it requires commitment from two important players: you and your coach. While you want to find a truly exceptional coach to accompany you on your journey, your ability to be coached is infinitely...
Naked But Not Afraid Now
What I don’t want you to know about me is that I spent most of my life loathing the notion of being vulnerable. Here I am, supposedly this iron-willed champion of CEOs, senior leaders, and captains of industry. Yet, up until about 2006, I held a deep-seated belief...
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