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Inspiration and tools on coaching, teaming up, and how to thread thoughtfulness into your work, delivered to your inbox a few times each month. I share learnings from my coaching practice, wisdom from fellow coaches, and curated resources for coaches who are building, refining, or expanding their work and impact. It’s always my voice, with coaches in mind.
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My grandfather sold vintage radio parts on eBay: vacuum tubes, transistors, dial faces. He was a "ham" radio operator who loved browsing local garage sales for parts other enthusiasts across the country would appreciate. Read more…
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A number of years ago, I was working with the team at Blue Bottle Coffee to open a new cafe. One afternoon, I sat at the bar to log some notes. From there, I had a clear view of the front door and, like the rest of the team, instinctively looked up to greet every guest who came in. Read more…
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Back in 2014, while working as a librarian in Springfield, Missouri, I cofounded a musical book club. We wanted to explore what happens when one creative work inspires another, so some colleagues and I called on local musicians to read the month's book selection, write an original song in response. Read more…
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I used to think the quality of my work spoke for itself. It took me an embarrassingly long time to realize that people don't just hire the work, they hire the feeling of being in it. Read more…
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I'm in San Francisco celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year with my family. We're entering the Year of the Fire Horse, a year associated with boldness, innovation, and taking action. When I ran cross country and track in college, we regularly did what's known as a fartlek workout (Swedish for "playing with speed"), a continuous run that mixes fast bursts with slower recovery jogs. Read more…
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It’s been a heavy few weeks out there in the world, and maybe personally too. Doing what we can, where we can, and continuing to show up for the people around us. Read more…
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Saturday morning, I took the ICF PCC credentialing exam. Read more…
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I drove to Portland, Oregon this past Friday and felt a familiar pull to stop by Coava Coffee Roasters. It’s not really about the coffee. I’m lucky to have plenty of great coffee in my life. There’s something deeper that draws me back. Read more…
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I'm finding it impossible not to think about concentration as we plunge into summer. For myself and many I coach, summer isn't generally a season associated with deep work and mental stamina. Read more…