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In this blog series, I pose questions to challenge old ways of thinking and provide stories to give you a broader view of your life and career. I share what informs and inspires me as a way to help elevate your perspective as you move toward the life you’ve imagined. 
Letting Go to Move Forward: Insights from an Omaha Business Coach
Fluent I would like to live Like a river flows, Carried away by the surprise Of its own unfolding. -John O'Donohue As an executive coach in Omaha, I often reflect on the metaphors that nature gives us, and few are as powerful as the river. Waterways like rivers,...
Giant Ball of Chaos
Every year I carefully put away my holiday lights to make next year’s tree decorating experience less frustrating. I’m convinced naughty elves invade my decorations, probably during the summer when I least expect them, taking my carefully wrapped strands and rolling...
Building a Brand with Heart: Leadership Lessons from Drawings by Trent
“Through Trent’s unmistakable art, we want to encourage families, educate communities, and inspire everyone. We also want to give Trent an outlet for his talent, a voice in the world, and a brighter future.” -Trent's Dad & Mom Confession: I get easily distracted...
How to Prepare for Short Staffing
I grew up in Minnesota where almost every town, big or small, has some sort of hockey rink. One thing that makes hockey unique is the Power Play. This happens when a player commits a penalty and has to sit out of the game for 2-5 minutes depending on the severity of...
Finding Your Joy
Have you experienced something incredible, maybe even life-changing? Maybe it was a huge “Aha” moment. Or a delightful experience that gave you a new perspective. But when you try to share that experience with someone else, they don’t see what you did. It’s not as...
Shedding – The Key to Facing Challenges
I recently attended a Masterclass for musicians led by jazz guitarist Dan Wilson. For those of you wondering, I don’t play any musical instruments. I simply find musicians incredibly creative and jump at the opportunity to understand more about their world. Dan talked...
3 Questions to Move Your Business Forward This Year
At the start of a new year, I always ask my clients, “Where do you want to be on December 31st?” Knowing where you want to end up helps you align your actions toward a goal. But it’s hard to define the end goal. You sense something needs to change or feel there’s...
Can You Sum Up Your Year in a Word?
If you’ve followed me for a few years, you know I don’t set goals for the new year. Instead, I pick a Word of the Year. One. Single. Word. Full disclosure – I did have some specific goals going into 2024. I wanted my work to reach more people. The idea of publishing a...
Moving Beyond Fear
Fear is a master at keeping you stuck. It keeps you from lifting your head to see things differently. It keeps you from soaring. Fall is a time for harvesting what benefits us and letting go of what doesn’t. As you look towards the coming year, it may be worth your...