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Who Do You Idolize? Vol. 13, Issue 4

Dear Reader, Many CEOs have shared with me their experiences with imposter syndrome. Apparently, 70% of executive women have felt it. When I first started apprentice-coaching at the FDA, I was told to not feel intimidated by people’s titles, GS levels, education, or experience, and to coach them like they put their pants on one leg at a time, just like the rest of us. Thankfully, I could. Over the years, I have had the chance to share a stage with some leaders with a bit of celebrity status,...

23 days ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader, Don’t miss out on our Women’s Leadership Summit focusing on innovation for 2024 and beyond. Join us to explore groundbreaking ideas and network with leaders in various industries. Early bird pricing ends 3 days! Date: April 26th Time: 8am - 4pm Location: Serendipity in Flagstaff, Arizona Price: $379; Register before early bird pricing ends this Friday, March 22nd to save $100 Learn More About the Day & Register Here Over half the spots are claimed so be sure to grab yours while its...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Dear Reader, Proud. Happy. Relieved. That's how I feel now, as my 19-year-old son and I spend an afternoon together at the climbing gym. Katie and I used to come here together to talk a little about work and a lot about life in between the climbs. She passed away 9 months ago now. As I touch the climbing holds that she also touched, my heart is heavy, but also grateful for her. She had a gym membership, and she'd give me her one free monthly guest pass. I remember many-a-conversation...

about 2 months ago • 4 min read

Dear Reader, It's been a long time coming... Women's Leadership Summit is Now Open! It's finally time to register for Lancaster Leadership's 10th annual Women's Summit. Join us on April 26th, 2024 from 8am-4pm. This years theme is: Mastering The Art And Science of Powerful Innovation. Register Now Early Bird Pricing - Now Available Make sure to register between now and March 22nd to take advantage of our early bird pricing, $279. Regular prices will go up to $379 after March 22nd. Here's an...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Dear Reader, INXS. REM. The Cure. The Cranberries. These make the soundtracks of my high school years. I just went to accept an award in Pittsburgh, PA, my hometown, where I was given the Distinguished Alumni Award in the Business category from my high school alumni association. What an honor. North Allegheny was the place where I rocked really big hair, played field hockey, and felt secure enough to spread my wings & fly. I had to think long and hard about what to include in the speech; I...

3 months ago • 2 min read

Dear Reader, Now Open: Group Coaching Intensive Join us February 2024 - June 2024 for our Group Coaching Intensive: Building Resilience for Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization in 2024. This experience is for leaders who want to lead with productivity and joy. You will participate in five 2-hour remote group coaching sessions with different topics for each session: The Power of Vulnerability & Trust-Building Productive Perseverance (including grit & “failing fast”) Authentic Connection...

4 months ago • 3 min read

Dear Reader, I've never been an artist. I guess I've been drawn to other things. And have never really given painting or drawing, things I consider to be "creating art," a chance. I read "The Creative Act" a few months back, so I understand the idea that art and creativity is in everything. But still. Then, slowly, over time, my perception changed. Then Suzanne encouraged me to be a “Masterpiece Art Guide" and teach a monthly art class to elementary school kids. I was willing because I loved...

5 months ago • 3 min read

Dear Reader, One of Arizona’s luxuries is the proximity to Mexico and the beach. As time has a tendency to warp, I realize that our family has evolved year after year there. Over the last 20 years of visiting, we are different people each time we visit. We bring our newly evolved selves, with new joys and challenges and interests. In the early years, the packing consisted of swim diapers, dive toys, and baby monitors. If we went with my parents, Mark and I would get a coveted date night or...

6 months ago • 2 min read

Dear Reader, On the sidelines of the micro-soccer field 8 years ago, as our daughters tried to learn which goal to actual score on, Chris Fetzer and I met. Chris brought me into Northern Arizona Council of Governments and we had a great time putting on leadership academies and more. Which allowed me to meet Mary Beals Luedka and I started supporting her NACOG Area Agency on Aging. A few years later, when Jennifer Brown took the helm of NACOG Head Start, we started working with her team. From...

7 months ago • 2 min read

Dear Reader, Growing up, I often had 2-3 birthday parties each year. I was involved in a variety of worlds that didn’t know that the other ones existed, and my parents, bless them, threw me multiple parties for the varying groups. I still feel that way; that I have very divergent & diverse groups of non-overlapping friends, and I like that. I see some frequently and some infrequently. Some have been friends for 30 years, others for 3 months. I love celebrating, and even though lots of adults...

8 months ago • 2 min read
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