What a Case of Mistaken Identity Revealed About Communication in Crisis At the start of this year, I found myself dealing with a very...

One of the things I love most (and yes, sometimes groan about) in my work as a leadership coach and facilitator is how quickly the root...

Let’s face it—conflict at work is uncomfortable. Whether it’s a simmering tension in a team meeting or a full-blown misunderstanding...

My daughter has a friend who consistently illustrates just how hard it can be to hold a boundary.  Recently, she told me about a...

My 8 month old kitten has been significantly bigger than my 5 year old cat for the majority of the time we've had her. Despite that, the...

I had a client—we’ll call her Linda—who had an employee—we’ll call him Manny—who struggled to get along with team members. Manny had...

I went to a Quaker middle school. Every Wednesday we had meeting. In the Quaker tradition, meeting is a worship practice in community...

This is something I've silently struggled with for years. Sometimes when things don't go as planned, I push on despite the evidence...

As a parent, I recall distinctly the moment my child started to feel shame because she suddenly avoided making eye contact with me. That...

In an effort to utilize more positive reinforcement as a parent, I'll compliment my child when I notice healthy behaviors. Unfortunately,...

My client self-identified as a highly sensitive person. She engaged my support because she was struggling to find and use her voice at...

A few weeks ago I shared that something exciting was happening. After 12 years in business, new doors continue to open to me. A "chance...

Earlier this year my daughter was forlorn to miss school when they were teaching how to write essays. As a writer, I thought to myself,...

I have quickly learned that third grade is often the year kids start to struggle with cliques at school. And it can lead to a lot of...

Jeff initially followed the career path that was expected of him. "When I was growing up, I wanted to be an English teacher. I really...

I was two months into serving as the board chair when I met with a perspective board member at a coffee shop. He had declined joining the...

When I started my business almost 11 years ago my morning routine involved drinking copious amounts of coffee while jumping into my...

Climbing the pole for the high ropes course, my palms were sweaty. I paused a few rungs up, took some deep breaths to steady my nerves...

It happened again. Despite my many attempts, I couldn't get the lid off the jar. So I asked my husband to help. He pops the jar open in...

Jen Henderson was a career woman through and through. She eagerly sought opportunities for advancement and pushed hard to have a seat at...