From Stuck to Strategic: How One Leader Reclaimed Confidence and Elevated Her Impact When Jordan, a Managing Director of a large non-profit, first reached out, she wasn't looking for another leadership tool. She was overwhelmed and knew she needed help to navigate the competing priorities and complexities of her new leadership role. Her team was growing fast. Expectations were high. And despite her success on paper, she felt stuck, bogged down by decisions, disconnected from her purpose, and unsure how to lead in a way that felt true to her. That's where we began. Through ...

What Now? How to Choose the Right Leadership Move When It Counts You're mid-meeting. The tone shifts. The stakes rise. All eyes land on you. You didn't plan for this moment, but it's here. That's when the question surfaces: What now? The leaders I coach have all been there. So have I. It can feel like a split second and an eternity at the same time. How you respond may shape your credibility, your leadership brand, and the results that follow. In moments like these, leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about choosing ...

Leadership Tools in the Spotlight: Lessons from Astronomer’s Crisis Response Some leadership moments are planned. Others show up on the Jumbotron at a Coldplay concert. On July 16, 2025, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot appeared on the venue's kiss cam. The clip showed Byron kissing Cabot on the cheek and both quickly ducking out of frame. Coldplay's Chris Martin quipped, "Either they're having an affair, or they're very shy." The moment went viral. Internet sleuths soon identified the pair. Both executives are married, but ...

Leadership Transformation: Rethinking the Must-Have Toolkit Transformation isn't reserved for major initiatives or shiny new strategies. Sometimes, it begins in a single moment—when a leader decides to respond differently, listen more deeply, or pause before reacting. We often limit the term "tool" to things that we can fill in or print out, such as frameworks, assessments, and templates. I use all of these in my coaching practice, and they definitely have their place. But they're not the only tools leaders need to grow. And frequently, they're not even the most important ones. When's the last ...