It’s All About Critical Thinking in Businesses Big and Small
There is a quiet shift happening inside every business-- from the world’s most structured, tradition-bound organizations to start-ups and early-stage companies. Even the most exceptional firms built on precision, process,...
Why Executive Coaching Is Becoming the Gold Standard for Effective Leadership Development
Leadership development has long been considered a cornerstone of organizational success. Yet the conditions leaders operate within today bear little resemblance to those of even a decade ago. Rapid technological...
Don’t Just Talk AI — Become an AI Leader
AI is everywhere right now. Every conversation, every headline, every conference agenda seems to circle back to tools, platforms, and what is coming next. It is easy to come away...
Why Exceptional Leadership Starts with Deep Hunger
In my many years working with executives and entrepreneurs, I have noticed a recurring trait among those who achieve remarkable results: hunger.
Keeping Year-End Goals Alive All of Next Year!
As the year winds down and December settles in, I have been thinking about how often success comes down to simple planning discipline. Planning only works when it becomes a...
The Power of Gratitude in the Workforce
As leaders, it is easy to get caught up in problem-solving, planning, and performance. Our attention often gravitates toward what needs to be fixed or improved. It’s always on to the next thing...
Finding Opportunities in Business Chaos
When business feels chaotic, most leaders instinctively want to restore order as quickly as possible. That impulse makes perfect sense - it’s human nature to crave stability, especially when the...
Why a Business Culture of Competition Elevates Everyone
When most people hear the word “competition,” they immediately picture a zero-sum game: if someone else wins, you lose. But competition can be one of the most powerful forces for...
On Letting Go, Leading Well and Spilling a Few Tears at Target
On Friday, I became an empty-nester. My husband and I dropped both of our sons off at their respective colleges - the biggest and most exciting adventure they have embarked...
Patience when Faced with Career Transition in a Largely Frozen Job Market
Summer has a way of creating space. Even in the busiest organizations, there's a natural shift in pace. For many of the CEOs, founders, and senior leaders I work...
From Preschool to Graduation: Leadership Lessons from our Kids
As graduation season unfolds, I have found myself reflecting on a profoundly personal milestone—our boys, Alex and Nick, graduated from high school this month. One is off to Wake...
A Leadership Trait like No Other: The Dramatic Power of Critical Thinking
Today, business and philanthropy leaders are inundated with information, competing narratives, and evolving technologies. Noise, noise, noise. And in that chaos, gaps in critical thinking are everywhere! The ability...
Leading Through Stress in Wildly Chaotic Times & The Power of the Eight Minute Catch-Up
If you’re a leader right now, I don’t have to tell you that the world feels … loud. The headlines are relentless. The expectations are high. The pace of...
The Professional and Business Costs of Avoiding Conflict
Disagreements happen. People and businesses underperform. Economic and business climates can change, seemingly overnight. Difficult decisions must be made. You can't make everyone happy. Great leaders know this and embrace...
Hanging Tough and Being Resilient in a Chaotic Business Environment
As someone who has navigated my fair share of professional ups and downs, I understand how stress can build when the future feels uncertain. But I also know that when...
Business Lessons from the Heroism of Firefighters
Welcome to 2025! If you are anything like me, your year is off to a running start. I hope you are reaching your goals and setting a fantastic standard...
A Year-End Goal – Leaning into the Power of Time Blocking
Here we are in the holiday season and planning for the upcoming year, which includes business plans and “resolutions”. I’ve often seen even the most disciplined professionals struggle with time...
Nothing Matters in Business More than Gratitude
In the fast-paced business world, where goals and results are the driving forces, gratitude often takes a back seat. It is typically not until the holiday season that we...
Being a Perfectionist Ain’t All It’s Cracked To Be
As an executive coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with high-performing leaders and teams across many industries. One theme I frequently encounter by many clients is an “unrelenting pursuit...
The Fight Against Ageism
As an executive coach, I’ve seen firsthand again and again how ageism—whether subtle or overt—can take a toll on both confidence and career progression. The sting of being overlooked, marginalized...
When Failure is Not an Option: A Restless Drive to Be The Best
As an executive coach, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the most driven and talented leaders and entrepreneurs today. These leaders often come to me not because...
Leading Through Turbulent Times
In this time of profound political unease and rapid technological advancement, it is even more important to be an effective leader who can navigate uncertainty, drive innovation, and foster a...
Middle Age: From Crisis to Chrysalis
Reaching middle age often brings a mix of emotions and challenges. It's a period of transition that many perceive as a downturn; something to be afraid of or anxious about....
The Journey from “Conflict Avoidance” to “Radical Candor” as a Leader
Consider a scenario where a leader notices a member of their team struggling with their performance. Instead of avoiding the conversation entirely or sugar-coating the feedback, the leader addresses...