Why you need to walk the talk and eat the dog food

Why you need to walk the talk and eat the dog food

Since February, I’ve been eating my own dog food.  In other words, I’m using the tools and following the advice I provide to my clients for a specific situation. While the experience has taken me out of my comfort zone, it’s worth it. I’m growing as a coach and...
Why you need safety for a high-performing culture

Why you need safety for a high-performing culture

To what extent do you practice “safety first” – specifically psychological safety – in your team meetings and other group settings at work?  Harvard University Professor Amy Edmondson who studies psychological safety defines it “a shared belief that the team is...
How to improve your balance on the neural seesaw

How to improve your balance on the neural seesaw

Been on any seesaws lately? Maybe not at the playground, but you’ve probably experienced a “neural seesaw” in your head. Your brain actually switches between two distinct thinking networks, thinking socially and thinking analytically. Dr. Matthew Lieberman, UCLA...
How to be a more conscious executive coach

How to be a more conscious executive coach

Want to be a more conscious leader as well as help other leaders increase their self-awareness and reach bigger goals? Late in May, 85 master executive corporate coaches plus several leadership and development professionals gathered in Estes Park, Colorado for the...
How to be more comfortable with inquiry and advocacy

How to be more comfortable with inquiry and advocacy

Even with all of its advantages, inquiry needs to co-exist with advocacy. Luckily, we can do both, even when we have a distinct preference for one approach over the other. To learn more about the power of inquiry and advocacy, check out How to be more comfortable with...