Coaching-Centered Leadership: A More Human Way to Lead
Mission-driven leaders care a lot. They care about the mission, the people, and the outcomes. When something feels off, they step in. They fix. They carry. They absorb the stress so no one else has to. Over time, leadership quietly turns into emotional triage. This is exactly where coaching-centered leadership offers a different path. Not a trend. Not a title. Simply a more human way to lead.
Burnout and Its Lessons About Leaderhsip
Burnout is not the problem. It’s the result. This reflection explores how shifting from advice-giving to leader-as-coach helped prevent burnout, strengthen teams, and create more sustainable leadership in mission-driven organizations.
UVA’s ICF Accreditation for OLCC
Which is why I am so proud to share that the University of Virginia has now officially earned ICF accreditation for the OLCC program. This milestone reflects the depth, rigor, and intentionality built into the program from day one.
Less Managing, More Meaning – Webinar with SLC Coaching
This webinar, led by Stacy Campesi of SLC Coaching, is designed specifically for leaders in the non-profit and purpose-driven space who want to lead differently.
Fall Reset: Leading with a Coaching Mindset
Fall has a way of resetting our routines. After summer’s looser pace, the calendar fills again. Deadlines stack up. Team priorities shift into high gear.
For many leaders this is the time of year when it’s easy to slip back into old habits: solving every problem, filling every gap, and carrying the team’s energy on your shoulders.
But here’s the paradox: the more we rush to fix and do, the less space we leave for others to think, grow, and lead.
A coaching mindset flips that script.
15 Key Steps Leaders Can Take To Ensure The Success Of Team-Building Activities
Team-building activities are valuable tools for fostering collaboration, communication and trust among team members. However, not all team-building activities are created equal. To be successful, any team-building exercise must have certain key components in place. Below, members of Forbes Coaches Council share some of the most critical steps leaders need to take when designing and […]
How To Foster A More Open Mindset Among Team Members
The ability to cultivate an open mindset among the members of a team is one hallmark of effective leadership. However, helping individuals move from a fixed mindset that resists change and fears failure to an open mindset of curiosity and adaptability can be a challenging endeavor. Here, 17 Forbes Coaches Council members share approaches leaders can leverage […]
15 Ways Leaders Can Show Teams They Have Lives Outside Of Work
Some leaders who are known as workaholics and multitaskers are not viewed as having personal lives outside of work. While it might seem as if they’re setting a good example of dedication, to maintain a healthy workplace culture that isn’t driven by an unspoken expectation of working overtime, it’s important for leaders to let their […]
16 Ways Senior Leaders Can Build Essential Trust With Each Other
While senior business leaders are required to work closely with their own teams, they also need to be ready to work with other leaders within the organization. Whether it’s communicating with upper management or collaborating with a leader from another department to complete a project, teamwork is a major part of any leader’s role. Before […]
15 Ways To Get Comfortable With Not Always Having The Answer As A Leader
Effective leadership requires more than just answering questions to guide others’ decision-making and actions. Leaders who are comfortable with uncertainty and are willing to listen to and learn from others are better able to navigate complex challenges and make sound decisions than those who feel it is their duty to identify and understand every unknown. […]