Many newer coaches are naturally caring, emotionally attuned, and invested in helping others. That’s a strength. And like most strengths, empathy can go too far and become a liability. Empathy Imposters One of the most common challenges I see is not...

I say this a lot: Coaches are human first, coaches second. It’s surprising to me how many coaches seem to think that Being a coach somehow immunizes them from all the typical human problems other people deal with. It’s often (but not always) newer co...

Hi ,The ICF core competencies mention “Partners with the client” a lot. What does that even mean?If you have known me a while, you know I’m a metaphor maven. I don’t know why, but I tend to think of coaching sessions as exploring a trail with our cli...

Hey sweet friends,I am writing today to share a small but important update about our Wednesday Writers Whatchamacallit gatherings.For over eight years, this group has been a meaningful space for connection, encouragement, and creativity, and I’m incr...

...but no one's home. 😧Hey gang. The room is open for you today, but I will not be able to attend. Just wanted to let you know. So sorry for the last minute change of plans.The Wednesday Writers Whatchamacallit will meet today starting at 12 PM East...

Hey there, ,I'm running behind, so apologies for the late reminder. Hope to see you on our call today.The Wednesday Writers Whatchamacallit will meet today starting at 12 PM Eastern, 11 AM Central, 10 AM Mountain and 9 AM Pacific. Hope to see you th...

Hi ,Are you working too hard as a coach?Even experienced coaches can fall into the habit of taking on too much responsibility for their clients. This can make coaching feel heavy—and harder than it needs to be. One place this commonly shows up is whe...

We live in a world that runs on urgency. Notifications buzz, inboxes overflow, and expectations—both external and internal—are everywhere. For many of us, stress has become so familiar that it fades into the background, like a constant hum we barely...

Session agreements can stir up a surprising amount of angst for coaches—even experienced ones. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is it so hard to get a good agreement?” you’re not alone. And no, it’s not because you don’t understand coaching or somehow mi...

The holiday season has a way of arriving with a lot of expectations attached. ✔️ Be joyful. ✔️ Be grateful. ✔️ Be festive. ✔️ Be busy. But for many people, this season doesn’t feel full of light at all. It can stir up grief, loneliness, financial str...