A couple of years after my co-founder and long-time colleague resigned, I began to think intentionally about my own transition and legacy after pastoring for nearly 30 years.

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One thing was clear as I embarked on that journey: I had no idea how to transition. I needed help. And so I hired a coach to guide me through the process. 

 

When we started meeting, I assumed that our work would involve organizational succession planning. But what immediately became apparent was that the process would instead involve personal work— personal work that would not only prepare me to let go, but would also prepare me to know when to let go. 

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That journey had a profound and indelible impact. I discovered new levels of self-awareness, and gained an entirely new perspective on my personal and professional relationships. It was nothing short of transformational.

 

As the leader of an organization, the space to connect with someone who was detached from my world, and who could listen, guide, encourage, and challenge me was invaluable.

 

After finishing my first career, I spent 12 weeks with a career coach to discern what might be next. Through this process, coaching emerged as both a passion, and as a way to utilize my leadership experience and love for walking alongside others.

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In addition to my 30 years of experience developing leaders and organizations, and accompanying people along the walk of life, I am

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• Co-Active Trained

• Positive Intelligence Trained

• Prepare / Enrich Facilitator 

• DiSC fluent with individuals and teams

• EMPath Mobility Mentoring Trained