2017 Coaching Group for Women Leaders with Jenni Catron and Jeanne Stevens Do you ever free frustrated with the complexity you face as a leader? Do you struggle with loneliness and isolation because you’re the only female in your leadership circle? Do you sometimes feel inadequate because of the challenges of leadership? Trust us, […]
Well, here we are friends. On the other side of a crazy election year and our emotions run the gamut. We’re conflicted, concerned, fearful, hopeful, apprehensive, excited, uncertain, confident… and a lot of things in between. I’ve remained very quiet most of this election season. I’ve actually really wrestled with this. I’ve been convicted about […]
I was talking with a leader recently who is wrestling with exhaustion and fear of burnout. As a leader of a fast-growing non-profit, she has been running hard for several years. The ministry has amazing momentum and yet she is desperate for a break. The demands are intense. The needs are growing and some down […]
Recently a friend called looking for some advice. She and her husband were at a crossroads. A few years ago they had sold their home and most of their possessions, left family and long-time friends to take a job across the country. They knew it was risky adventure, but they were compelled by the vision […]
Some of my best leadership development has occurred in the context of a small group of peers who find themselves wrestling with the challenges of daily life as a high capacity leader. That’s why I believe in the power of coaching groups for intensive leadership development. Do you ever feel frustrated with the complexity you […]
I have been a semi-avid runner for the last fifteen years. Over the years running has become a way for me to pray, reflect, learn and listen. I do everything from prepare for an important meeting to dance to my favorite new song while I’m running. (Cue JT’s “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”) And most importantly […]
My husband frequently tells me that if there isn’t something for me to worry about, I’ll find something to worry about. I’ve been this way ever since I can remember. I’m a worrier. I like to blame it on my wiring… my DNA… my personality. I’m a planner… a strategist. I’m supposed to “worry” about […]
A few years ago I invited a handful of ladies to join me for a leadership-focused Bible study group. I was feeling God nudge me to create a place for women with leadership gifts to gather together, build community and grow in their faith. Frankly, it didn’t make sense. I was the Executive Director at […]
Schools out. We’re on the brink of summer. It’s a season of change. Seasons are an important part of life’s rhythm. They change our pace. They disrupt us. I used to think I didn’t like seasons. Spending most of my life in Wisconsin and Tennessee I found the extremes of the seasons tiring. Whether it […]
I was so frustrated! What should have been an exciting opportunity became one of my most frustrating professional moments. I was fuming at the end of the meeting. Each person on the marketing team had been tasked with brainstorming an idea for an upcoming project and presenting it to the entire team. The executives would […]