Creativity & Coaching
Creativity and coaching both invite us to step into our lives with intention, unlocking new possibilities and deeper self-awareness. When we embrace creativity—not just as art, but as a way of thinking and being—we reclaim our agency to shape the world around us.
The Role of Coaching for Clergy Well-Being
Ministry leaders face unique challenges that can lead to isolation and burnout. Coaching can offer a pathway to living with courage, integrity, and agency. By bridging the gap between knowledge and action, coaching empowers clergy to lead with greater self-awareness, connection, and effectiveness.
The Quiet Wisdom of Winter
Winter’s shorter days can feel heavy, but they also invite us to embrace stillness and reflection. By cultivating a 'wintertime mindset,' we can discover the quiet wisdom and nourishment this season has to offer.
Do You Need Rest?
Do you need rest? In a world that glorifies busyness, it’s easy to see rest as a luxury instead of a necessity. I invite you to reflect on the small ways you can reclaim rest and reconnect with yourself and others.
Overcoming Overwhelm: Your Role in Creating Change
To be human is to have the power to act. Through our choices, you can reflect the world you want to build. What is one thing you can do today to honor your values and engage with your humanity?
Draw Close to Grace: A Story of Creativity and Vocational Discovery
In a season marked by uncertainty, I discovered how grace emerges when hardship and beauty meet. Through simple watercolor doodles and an unexpected creative community, I found both vocational clarity and connection. This journey into coaching and art revealed the power of showing up authentically and inviting others to do the same.
What Do You Need?
Addressing our basic needs is crucial for preventing burnout. When we neglect the essentials, managing daily stress becomes much more challenging. So, what do you need today?
Standing Upright In Uncertainty
In times of uncertainty, how do we stand upright and maintain our integrity? By embracing mindfulness and creative practices, we can anchor ourselves and navigate the turbulence with a clear mind and steady heart.
Clarity is Kindness
Explore the transformative power of clear communication in nurturing healthier relationships and fostering understanding. Consider how prioritizing clarity over assumption and fear can lead to deeper connections, personal growth, and a more inclusive, supportive community.
Asking For Help: A Spiritual Discipline For Our Time
In a world where self-sufficiency is often equated with success, asking for help can feel like admitting weakness. But what if seeking support became a spiritual practice? Read my April blog article and join me in imagining how reaching out to one another in love is a powerful practice.
Hold On To One Another
March carries a noticeable heaviness, a month when memories of loss and devastation weigh heavily on our hearts. It’s a time that offers us space to remember our collective grief and resilience, urging us to find courage in community and support.
One Turn at a Time: Wisdom Gleaned from Skiing
Skiing has offered this amateur skier many lessons. From embracing courage and balance to celebrating achievements, the mountains continue to share their wisdom with me.
For Such a Time As This: What Coaching Offers in Liminal Space
Explore the transformative power of coaching in liminal spaces. As a part of Nashville’s MLK Day Celebrations, I had the honor of hearing three exceptional black women educational leaders in Nashville discuss how they navigate their roles with unwavering values and integrity. Join the journey of self-discovery and integrity as we explore what it means to thrive in liminal spaces.
Embracing Awe: Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
Explore the intricate dance between joy and grief during Christmas. Discover tools for cultivating awe by paying attention to the small wonders around you, opening a path to finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.
Soulful Reminders: The Past and Future Self
In my November blog entry, I share a letter to my future self that I wrote several years ago. Join me in exploring the invitation to embrace our humanity amidst life's twists, turns, and soulful reminders that guide our journey toward joy and hope.
Discovering Our Stride: Lessons from the Trail
With the world's frenetic pace, hiking has taught me that we each have our unique rhythm, our own pace to follow. Join me as we explore lessons from the trails.
Beyond the Attendance Record: The Impact of Not Always Showing Up
Showing up matters. But there’s a flip side. Explore the impact of choosing when not to show up.
The Power of Coaching Part 3: Powerful Questions
How powerful questions from others serve as a gift, facilitating discovery and growth.
The Power of Coaching Part 2: Deep Listening
By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, coaches empower their clients to explore their lives with creativity and curiosity.
The Power of Coaching Part 1: Holding safe space
My grandmother’s house. What’s coaching got to do with it?