Executive and Nonprofit Leadership
The stabilizing influence in the room
Being the stabilizing influence in a crisis is great until it’s not. Calm is a good trait in a leader, but leaders need a diversity of opinions around them.
The Gray Bear
Metrics, insights, and learnings from the Coach Showcase project
For 2023’s International Coaching Week, I interviewed 15 great coaches to get their thoughts, tips, and insights. In addition to hosting them on my website and YouTube channel, I posted each video to my LinkedIn profile. One a day during International Coaching Week, then one each week following on Thursday Read more
Career
Book launch! Business launch! Doing something foolish because it would be more foolish not to.
This is the book launch for a new collection of poetry and photography. It’s also the coming-out party for my new publishing imprint, Gray Bear Publications.
Community
Introducing the Gray Bear Coach Showcase, inspired by International Coaching Week
These short interviews inspired by International Coaching Week explain what professional coaching is, how it works, and the profound benefits of coaching.
Career
You’ve taken the courageous first steps to fulfilling (or killing) a dream… now what? How to survive the J Curve.
Taking the courageous steps to pursue a new dream, you will face and have to survive the J Curve in order to turn your dream into reality.
Career
Crisis decisions lead to unintended consequences
In a crisis, avoid reactionary decisions as much as possible, to reduce unintended consequences. The long term damage may be far worse than pausing a moment.
Career
I’m now an ICF certified coach!
I’ve made five major career changes over 35 years. Becoming an ICF certified coach is the most recent, and I hope final, of these.
Community
Supporting Cancer Patients
Join me in walking to raise money to support cancer patients and their families. #WhyIHopeWalk
The Gray Bear
Why “Gray Bear”? And what does the logo mean?
The name Gray Bear Coaching symbolizes, strength, health, and courage but also trust, wisdom, and experience.