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The Messy Middle: What Happens When We Skip the Hard Conversations
A client came to me recently, visibly frustrated. “I think I need to let them go,” she said. “They’re just not doing their job.” But as...
Jun 10, 20253 min read


Is That a Blind Spot?
I recently overheard an enlightening conversation between two co-workers. One was talking about a recent communication webinar they both...
Jun 3, 20252 min read


If I’ve Got You, Who’s Got Me?
A few months ago, a client of mine confided, “I’m everyone’s go-to. I hold space, I offer calm, I problem-solve. But I go home at the end...
May 27, 20252 min read


Worse Than a Shark Bite
Have you ever played the game Apples to Apples? It’s one of those card games where someone flips over a word (like “adorable” or...
May 20, 20253 min read


The Eye Roll Said it ALL...
The other day, I found myself at a local business where an employee was clearly having trouble processing my transaction. They fumbled...
May 13, 20253 min read


I Feel Like Dead Weight…
A client recently confided in me during a company-wide reorganization. Their role had shifted significantly, responsibilities had...
May 6, 20252 min read


Am I Right?
A CEO I know was in a meeting when a team member suggested a new approach to an ongoing project. The CEO, confident in their expertise,...
Apr 29, 20253 min read


This is Heavy!
A leader I was working with recently shared a moment that completely shifted their perspective on self-awareness in leadership. They were...
Apr 22, 20252 min read


Everything is Figure-out-able!
A client once shared a moment that completely shook their confidence. They had been working toward a major goal, something they had...
Apr 15, 20252 min read


OUCH...That Hurt!
Not too long ago, I took a big risk. I signed up for something I had never done before—something that required focus, determination, and...
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Who Can Help?
A high-level executive I was coaching prided themselves on handling everything. If there was a problem, they fixed it. If a project...
Apr 2, 20253 min read


What Did You Say?
A client of mine recently shared a wake-up call moment. They recalled being in a one-on-one conversation with an employee, nodding along...
Mar 25, 20252 min read


It Was an Accidental “Take-Over”
Recently, I was part of a committee planning a party. Excitement was high, energy was contagious, and enthusiasm was running full tilt...
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Take This Job And…
Recently, an executive coaching client confided in me that they were feeling deeply dissatisfied and unappreciated by their company. They...
Mar 11, 20253 min read


I Want More...
Running late for a meeting one day, I rushed into the office, my mind already on the day’s packed schedule. As I walked in, an employee...
Mar 4, 20253 min read


When You Know Better, You Do Better
Years ago, I was the lead on a committee with a clear directive. I had laid out a focused agenda, and we were making strong progress....
Feb 25, 20252 min read


Who's Got the Power?
I remember when I was a young leader, stepping into my first supervisory role. Back then, I thought being in charge meant I should know...
Feb 18, 20252 min read


It’s Not My Fault!
We've all been there. A problem arises—maybe it's a miscommunication, a project that didn’t go as planned, or a conflict within a team....
Feb 11, 20253 min read


I Saw What You Just Did...
I was recently flying American Airlines from Dallas. As I walked down the jet bridge, I could already hear the upbeat voice of the flight...
Feb 4, 20253 min read


What’s a “Boss”?
I was recently having a conversation with a friend who’s supervisor clearly saw themselves as a “Boss” versus a “leader”. My friend’s...
Jan 28, 20253 min read
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