Hi, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Watching the recent controversy around Charlie Kirk, I was struck by how quickly conversations in our world turn into battles. One side talks, the other defends, and nobody walks away changed just more fixed in their believes. As leaders, we can choose a different way. Instead of defending or explaining our side, what if we leaned into curiosity? Questions like: “Tell me more about how you see it.” “What shaped that perspective for you?” “Is there something I...

Hard Conversation Truths: 12-Week Email Series Hi, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! Have you ever avoided a hard conversation at work, telling yourself, “It’ll sort itself out”? Spoiler: it usually doesn’t. Here’s what really happens when we dodge hard conversations: Small issues quietly turn into big problems Confusion takes root Resentment spreads fast Avoidance feels easier in the moment, but it costs you clarity, trust, and time down the road. Friend, hard conversations don’t destroy...

Hi, Reader, Yes, I want Coaching! I used to think the louder someone was, the more authority they carried. Early in my career, I had a boss who would raise their voice every time a meeting went sideways. It didn’t inspire respect. It made people shut down. We weren’t hearing them any clearer. We were all just waiting for the "storm" to pass. That experience stuck with me. True leadership doesn’t come from volume. It comes from collaboration, compassion, and courage. When we avoid hard...