It’s not too early to prepare for the end of the year
While we may not have all the answers about the rest of the year, we can prepare for multiple possible outcomes. Think, budget decisions that shouldn’t wait until December 31st. Or staff burnout around the holidays and ensuring staff have flexibility and time off as needed.
Five Practical Steps to Navigate Conflict Constructively
At the heart of conflict are often people who care. We argue because something matters to us, be that the goal, the outcome, the process, or the people involved. In some cases, the absence of conflict can signal that people have stopped pushing, stopped investing, or decided it is no longer worth the effort to bring others along.
Radical or not? You Decide - The Story of the Reimagining Unconference
In the age of pandemics that keep us apart and AI that begs to say we don’t necessarily need each other, we have built an online space for real, human connection. Dive into this blog post to learn more about how the Reimagining Unconference has changed each of us.
How to Say No at Work: A Framework for Managers Managing Competing Priorities
Saying yes to everything can feel like the only way to be “successful”. It may even align with feeling helpful. But, it's a fast track to burnout and resentment. Both yours and your team's. Check out these 5 steps that could help you make more aligned decisions.
Why Breathing Room Won't Happen Unless You Protect It, and How to Build It Into Your Organization
Breathing room isn't a luxury, it's the foundation of sustainable leadership. Learn why reflection keeps slipping away and 3 concrete ways to protect it.
Mid-Year Strategic Plan Review: Q2 Assessment Guide for Leaders
As we approach the end of Q2 2026, it's the perfect time to assess your strategic plan. Whether you're leading a nonprofit, small business, or team, I help organizations like yours evaluate progress, integrate feedback, and build leadership capacity that drives the results you’re working towards rooted in care for the people doing the work.
Meaningful Celebrations at Work
practical actions to design your celebrations so they actually serve their purpose.
Build human wellbeing into hiring
Most hiring processes feel like a gauntlet. But you can make changes that shift them from "stay away" to "we look forward to welcoming you."
Our "Professional" Masks are Cracking, And That is a Good Thing
Join Rex, Crystal and Myself for as many sessions as you can and you’ll be adding to your skills sets in sustainable strategies for navigating the challenges we are facing, together.
Building Your Personal Mentoring Board: A Guide to Strategic Relationship Building
Rather than relying on a single mentor, consider building a mentoring board - a diverse group of advisors who can offer different perspectives on your challenges and opportunities.
Why Ongoing Coaching Beats One-Time Training Every Time
Real change takes practice, reflection, feedback, and time to adjust. Without those things, even the best training can fade quickly once people return to their daily pressures and routines. That’s where ongoing coaching makes the difference.
Question-Based Supervision: Moving from Telling to Asking
This resource was created to support supervisors in shifting from directive to developmental approaches, particularly in environments where both autonomy and safety are priorities.