The term Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has certainly made the headlines recently and it goes without saying, there are mixed feelings about the work and its potential impact.   Many of us have had DEI professionals in our workplace, or been part of workshops...

Strategic planning is a business process that successful organizations go through, but not all strategic planning is equally effective. This can be the case even when companies are investing in their leaders and developing conscious leadership skills in their teams....

The workplace can be frustrating for leaders seeking a new way to live and work purposefully. The acute focus on short-term results and the bottom line often leaves leaders and teams feeling alienated and undervalued. Increasingly, many of us are looking for more from...

Today, the winter solstice occurs in Colorado at 7:02 a.m.  In English, the word solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium, meaning "sun standing still". It suggests a brief pause as we experience the longest night of the year and welcome back the light. It is a...

As humans and professionals we are learning to adapt and work within this uncertain environment but all humans need some form of stability to be able to ride the rapids of change we are experiencing in all facets of life right now. Things definitely aren’t normal,...

Like many of you, I was looking forward to all that 2020 would bring. Like many of you, I heard about the Coronavirus in February and didn’t have any appreciation for what it meant. Like many of you, the world I knew stopped in March. And I tried not to panic. I’ll be...

Have you ever found yourself in a situation at work that shook your very core?  Perhaps the behavior of a person or team struck you as so dysfunctional and inappropriate you walked away bewildered?  Have you retreated to your office (or your car) to hide out, catch...

Hello clients and friends, The opening poem is beautiful representation of these days leading up to the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. While our culture engages us in the hustle and cheer of shopping, attending parties and preparing feasts this time of...

Shifting the consciousness of organizations is a big task. Organizational leadership and management have historically been a “top down” approach based on hierarchical management, lack-of-vulnerability, and a hiding of emotion. It’s time for a change. The world is...

Spring. Spring is a time of planting seeds. Spring is a time of re-emergence. Spring is a time of blossoming. Spring is a time of renewal. It takes energy and a powerful force for plants, flowers, and trees to re-awaken—just as it does for humans. Many think of spring...

We’re almost a quarter way through 2019 and I want to talk about the importance of allowing and holding space as a leader. Allowing Space is an antidote to the extreme “busyness” I’m seeing people feel right now - from colleagues to clients to friends to leaders. Many...

It’s the end of 2018 and many leaders are burnt out. All around the world––CEOS, executives, and employees are going to work feeling like they have to, not necessarily because they want to. They are exhausted when they get home, exhausted when they leave the next day,...

I set my one word for 2018 to be "evolve".  With my own evolution, meant the evolution of my company. I've been lucky to work with clients and colleagues that are pioneering what work and leadership development is all about. I invite you to experience part of the...

Welcome Back! As we welcome back the new school year and all the newness it brings every year, it seemed time to also welcome back the InSight newsletter. While I haven't published a newsletter in some time, the last year has been one of the most interesting and...

Emotionally Intelligent Cultures More leaders are embracing the importance and competitive advantage of emotional intelligence.  As more leaders shift their own behaviors, they begin to create conditions for others around them to grow into their own emotional...

A Reactively Creative Web As I was reflecting on the extraordinary conversations, facilitations and coaching I've been engaged with recently, I realized I've never written about some key transformational approaches centering on the reactive and creative elements of...

What's the Big Deal With Mindfulness? I have been doing yoga on a fairly regular basis for about 15 years and began getting into meditation almost 5 years ago. Yoga is amazing but a good mediation session takes it to the next level (and good doesn't always mean "feels...

On Courage  As a coach and consultant, I'm passionate about continuing to learn new techniques to help individuals, teams and organizations become more fulfilled and effective.  I'm passionate about seeing change in the workplace and developing emotionally intelligent...

Are you Coachable? Last week I attended a PSIA (Professional Ski Instructors of America) 2-day continuing education clinic to keep my Level 1 ski instructor certification current. It was a great two days though I have to say it was quite humbling and showed me that I...