Out of all the topics that come up in coaching, this has to be number one. No matter your profession, education level, or title, having difficult conversations is a dreaded subject. Let’s break it down and see if we can make it a bit easier. While this is a big topic, and certainly, there is more depth to be found, this will get you started. Timing is everything: Emotions will derail you and sabotage the conversation 100% of the time. Step back and give yourself the gift o

There is no faster path to success than creating clarity. While there are many aspects to “clarity” the one I challenge you to think about is developing clarity for yourself. What is it that you really want or need? A simple query yet, very few people take intentional time to sit with this question and find the answer. We often simply “do” without clear a direction or purpose. Without an established goal or endpoint, we consequently become wandering untethered beings. Clarity

If you know me, you know that the concept of integrity is at the forefront of my work and personal values. I have found that it is the universal thread that binds us or destroys our work and relationships. Having integrity with all we do and say requires constant awareness, self-accountability, internal strength, and grit. Andy Stanley’s most recent podcast addresses this very issue as it relates to leadership. He defines integrity as: “Doing what you ought to, even if it

Have you thought or said these words: “it’s their job to do that. I shouldn’t need to say ‘thank you”? I would challenge you to think, do we only say “thank you” if others go above and beyond or could we instead choose to be overly generous with our appreciation? Andy Stanley recently aired a podcast episode on this very concept. The Power of “Thank You”. He brilliantly noted that forgetting these two powerful words sends the message that “I could have done this without you