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 Want to consult to executives? Ready to be the coach and advisor to senior leaders?

This is goal that many of my clients have when they sign up to work with me one-on-one on their brand positioning and messaging strategy. They have the vision for working with leaders in organizations, but struggle...

 The Tension Between Humanity and Technology

We are living in one of the most fascinating and challenging times in workplace history. Artificial intelligence is transforming how we work, communicate, and make decisions. But as I explored in my recent conversation with Dr. Edwin Mouriño Ruiz, Air Fo...

Are you a consultant or coach positioning yourself as a service provider…or as a strategic partner?

The difference matters more than you think.

Most consultants and coaches start their businesses taking on whatever clients ask for — workshops, one-off coaching packages, piecemeal projects, or bil...

For years I got lean all wrong. I thought it was all about process efficiency, charts, checklists, and cutting costs. I could not have been more mistaken. The real magic of lean is about people. It is about respecting them, empowering them, and creating workplaces where their ideas and talents can t...

Employee Engagement Is in Free Fall...Here’s Why

Employee engagement is at a 10-year low in the U.S., according to Gallup. Despite the billions spent on surveys and initiatives, companies are still struggling to build motivated, high-performing teams. Today, I sit down with Beverly Crowell, Managin...

Ever feel like fear and self-doubt have your consulting or coaching business dreams in a chokehold? Like every time you want to take a step towards your goals, a little voice in your head whispers, “What if I fail? What if nobody will hire me? What if I wind up poor and losing everything?”

Let me t...

Parenthood: The unsung hero of leadership and consulting success

Agree or disagree: How you parent reflects how you lead in the workplace.

I’d hedge a bet that you agree.

That’s why it’s so important to become more conscious of all the leadership skills you cultivate from raising children so that...

A deep dive into the strategies behind the Disney magic (and how to use them to enhance your consulting or coaching success)

Want to know a secret? Many people think that what has led to Disney’s incredible success over the years is its unique creativity. And while there are departments that are ex...

A deep dive into aligning people, purpose, and profits

Picture this: An organization filled with people who feel like they belong…

…where everyone from the C-Suite to the front-line can show up and do their best work…

…and still have plenty of time and energy for their personal lives…

…even in t...

Unsure about how to influence and guide executives through organizational transformation? Here’s what you need to know

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to influence executives to engage in transformational change…especially in today’s complex, volatile, ambiguous marketplace?

Maybe...

In a captivating interview, we had the pleasure of hosting Meg Crofton, former President of Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts.

Meg's impressive journey to the top and her insights on leadership and personal development are truly enlightening. Growing up with a father involved in the space progra...

Today, Brad Rex shares the real reasons why executives hire consultants and coaches. He talks about his exciting career journey, which started at the Naval Academy, then to British Petroleum, and finally to Disney. He applied for a financial manager job at Disney and was one of 1400 candidates. Brad...