My Approach
My coaching is pragmatic, strategic, reflective, and deeply human.
I integrate
Executive coaching frameworks
Cognitive Behavioral strategies
Values-based leadership development
Systems thinking
Whole person centeredness
Over 30 years of real-world higher education leadership experience
Informed by the realities of
Shared governance
Faculty dynamics
Political pressure
Budget constraints
Union environments
Enrollment challenges
Accreditation cycles
Public scrutiny
This is not generic coaching. I understand the terrain because I have lived it.
What We Work On
Depending on your needs, our coaching may focus on:
Leadership Presence & Confidence
Executive decision-making
Imposter syndrome
Executive presence
Boundary setting
Assertive communication
Complex Relationships & Politics
Navigating difficult stakeholders
Faculty and staff dynamics
Conflict resolution
Managing up and across
Values-Based Leadership
Clarifying what matters now
Leading with integrity
Aligning role with purpose
Reclaiming meaning in your work
Transitions & Next Chapter Planning
New role transitions
Career pivoting
Succession planning
Retirement or phased retirement planning
Burnout, Stress & Sustainability
Emotional exhaustion
Compassion fatigue
Over-functioning
Work-life integration
Energy management
