When I first heard “conscious leadership,” I thought it was some pretentious, new-age psychobabble. But personal experience and a decade of coaching and training leaders have taught me that self-awareness and self-acceptance are the first two steps in all transformation. Here are three quotes that inspire me to help people…

As learners and leaders, it’s essential to look at life as an interconnected, interdependent system — or a network of systems that collide, mingle, and amplify one another. Take note of the systems you occupy. How are they shaping you and others? …

The paradigm-shifting events of the past two years — from a global pandemic and economic crisis to a racial reckoning and rise of #remotework — have highlighted the critical role of exceptional leadership in helping people navigate a changing workplace and world. Leading people is hard and heroic work. And…

For a recent assignment in Andrew Barry’s Course of Action, I had to ask five people, “what is my superpower, and when have you seen me at my best?” I was instantly transported back to grad school and my experience with the Reflected Best Self (RBS) exercise. Positive Feedback Most…

“Once you know, you can never not know.” — Sonia Nieto I’ve been drawn to understand how people know and learn since hearing this simple yet powerful statement. Why? Because it is in the process of knowing (i.e., …

I have a confession to make. I didn’t join Ship 30 for 30 to learn and grow as a writer. I’m a coach and consultant, not a digital writer, Tweeter, influencer, or crypto-bro. I love designing and facilitating transformational learning experiences. So when I discovered cohort-based courses (CBC), I knew…

The transition from individual contributor to manager is a hard and humbling journey. I stepped into my first leadership role with more confidence than competence. And no one gave me the instruction manual, wise mentor, or time I needed to get better. I felt overwhelmed and unprepared for the enormous…

It’s never easy to lead. But in today’s divided and uncertain climate, it’s exponentially more difficult. The stakes are high. Now more than ever we need leaders with courage and compassion; awareness and curiosity. If you have invested in expanding your self-intelligence and cultural intelligence, you are still missing one…

Have you ever pushed your way through on a project, convinced your team it was the only way forward, only to later realize you could have benefitted from a different perspective? It’s human nature, and it has been happening since kindergarten. …