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**My process for creating a customized leadership development solution** Part 1: 1) Needs Assessment was completed individually to avoid group think (earlier post) 2) Emotional intelligence (EQ) and communication style assessments 3) 1:1 debriefs to establish rapport and build trust. Part 2: 4) Strategy session (future post) Part 3: 5) Trust workshop (future post) DEEP […]

**My process for creating a customized leadership development solution for an organization** Overview Part 1: First step: Needs Assessment Second Step: Emotional intelligence and communication style assessments Third step: One-on-one debriefs with me in the morning to establish rapport and build trust. This was in preparation for difficult and uncomfortable team work that I would […]

One of the most difficult things I have had to learn is when to say no. Saying no doesn’t always feel good. Many of us don’t want to disappoint others. Instead, we often end up saying yes to accommodate someone, rather than honor our gut instinct which is telling us to say no. When we […]

Creating a culture you are proud of has to be intentional. When culture creates itself that usually spells disaster. I am excited to work with a new client to help their leadership team get crystal clear on: What type of culture do they want to create? What do they want to be known for? What […]

#EQ #PDP Do you dread crafting your annual professional development plan? For many, this is a check the box exercise. Why? Your organization or boss doesn’t take professional development seriously. Or You have never given yourself the gift of self reflection and asked yourself the right questions about what you want to strive for. Or […]

Recently, I worked with an organization in California. They saw a post of mine on Linkedin and reached out to inquire about leadership development. This was the process: A 30 minute call with the head of the department to determine if we were a fit for each other. Then, I asked the leadership team to […]