"All big things come from small beginnings...

My Approach

I've always been a learner at heart. To be honest, we all are! It's what connects us and it's how we collectively achieve all that we desire. I've focused on human learning and development for over 20 years. In that time, I've learned a lot about learning -- how we do it effectively, how we learn in groups, what it takes to have a learning organization, and where our learning falters. In many instances, we're committed to the idea of learning, but we fall short on the practices of learning. These are the pieces of our own work, our team or organization's work, where we commit to making the time to learn intentionally from what we are seeing and doing. Whether it's a nonprofit organization, a foundation, or a high-functioning team in an organization, we're often working so fast that we leave our insights on the table. I'm here to help with that.

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After spending 8 years in leadership development, I've come to see the linkages between leadership capabilities, learning practices, and strategy. Our complex and emergent world requires a different approach to learning than the ones that likely brought us success in the past. We need personal and interpersonal leadership skills to tap into our potential to shift and change our practices. We need intentional practices to scaffold the collection and sharing of insights, stories, and data so that they become part of our organizational practices. And, we need to build adaptive strategies that can embrace emergence, experimentation, and change. These components are interconnected, and as our practice in one area deepens, we reinforce the change and growth in the others. 

These are audacious goals, but they start small. They begin as seeds -- small, intentional choices in our note-taking, team meetings, data collection, or storytelling -- and, with support, commitment, and practice, they bloom.

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What small beginning do you see in front of you?

Reach out to schedule a free introductory conversation today so that we can explore it together.

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Not sure if you're ready to connect? That's ok! I invite you to take a look at some of my writing to learn more about my work. 

• Download my Leadership Development as a Lever for Social Change paper to see how I understand leadership development and societal impact.

• Read my Leading with an Equity-Based Mindset blog to see how small practices of inclusion can create a more equitable work culture.

• Read my Setting Your Intention with a Word of the Year blog to get an idea of my approach to personal and professional growth.

• Follow me on LinkedIn where I share articles, tips, and resources related to all things emergent learning, strategy, coaching, and AI.