How Clear is Your Strategic Thinking—Really?

As an executive coach and consultant to entrepreneurial Founders, CEO’s and their teams, one of the most vexing challenges I often observe with clients is a perceived lack of time for strategic thinking. According to an article by Dorie Clark in the Harvard Business Review, “In one survey of 10,000 senior leaders, 97% of them said that […]

What are Your Loudest Leadership Voices?

One question that comes up a lot for my client leaders in mid-life is “what I’ve been doing isn’t working for me any longer, yet I don’t know what or how to change.” The awareness this question brings creates an opening for inquiry—for the individual leader to begin a process of self-reflection.  This reflection, if […]

The Yoga of Leadership: Beyond Postures to Presence

In the last few years there has been an increase in research and attention around neuroplasticity.  This includes our ability to change the way our brains process and perform, not just in our youth, but throughout our lives. Turns out this has a lot to do with leadership—for the young and the not so young.  […]

Leader Alert: Do You Know Your Purpose (and what you can do about it)

Whether you are a leader with teams to support you or a leader looking for a career change, knowing your purpose or “big why” is a power tool you want to have.   It is a hallmark of the resilient leader.    In order to prioritize, maintain focus, set context for effective communication with others, and […]

What Is Important To Leadership That No One Ever Told You Before?

I often get asked, “What is the one thing that has the ability to determine our effectiveness as influencers and leaders, as well as our authentic happiness?”  The answer for me is straightforward and based upon my own observations for myself and numerous clients. “A Centered Presence” A leadership book or workshop that ignores this […]