There’s a question I routinely ask potential clients because I want to understand what led them to seek out an executive coach: “Why are we speaking?” “Well, apparently I’m an asshole.” This…
Read moreI write as a way to assist and advance those I cannot work with personally. I write about what it means to lead, communicate and coach well, and about the inner work required to do so.
There’s a question I routinely ask potential clients because I want to understand what led them to seek out an executive coach: “Why are we speaking?” “Well, apparently I’m an asshole.” This…
Read moreWe are now almost a quarter of the way through the year. What were the goals and dreams you had for yourself this year? Who did you want to become?…
Read moreIf you are like most people, your answer is probably yes, but as leaders we are not used to admitting this. Perhaps there are certain people and events that intimidate…
Read moreIn order to inspire, we must be inspired! In order to engage others, we, ourselves, must be engaged. In order to lead others well, we must first manage, motivate, and…
Read moreAs published in Forbes. The human mind wanders. A lot. Almost a decade ago the Harvard Gazette reported that 47% of the time we are thinking about anything and everything…
Read moreAs published in Forbes We all want to be successful, to win the approval of others and to be chosen for those limited, top, coveted positions. We work hard to…
Read moreRichard Branson’s Necker Island Inspires Launch of Executive Leadership Firm Executive Development for World Class Leaders Indianapolis, IN – July 23, 2018 – Syntrina™ Leadership, a newly formed network of…
Read moreA Journey Towards Courage – April 27, 2018 This year I had the honor of keynoting the 3rd annual Gala of Grace, an event to support the North Shore Crisis…
Read moreAs published in Forbes. I recently watched two senior professionals debate a topic. As I did so, I paid most attention to how each went about communicating their case and…
Read moreIn close to two decades of leadership development I’ve seen teams that are truly connected and succeeding spectacularly! And I’ve seen teams that, however subtly, hurt, fight and mistrust each…
Read moreHere is a video that captures the incredible event I had the good fortune to attend and speak at last June. What an honor it was! “It was an honor…
Read moreAs published in Forbes. Readers of this post, might also wish to read this important post. While the world is evolving, women are still lagging behind when it comes to…
Read moreOur world has changed, rapidly and in unexpected ways. As the crisis hit, I offered and held pro bono sessions with leaders from around the world. And I want to continue to do what I can to help. As a result, I now offer hourly sessions to ensure leaders everywhere can quickly get the perspective, clarity and focus they need to lead themselves, and therefore others, well during these challenging and uncertain times.