Coaching, at its best, generates profound transformation. As an ontological coach who studied at Newfield Network, I always start with examining the client’s “Observer,” the way a person fundamentally experiences the world. Ontological coaching uses the “OAR model”, which implies that the kind of Observer we are drives the Actions we take, which leads to our life Results. If we …

The demand for quality coaches has never been higher, and leaders who experience the impact of coaching seek the same process for their teams. Team coaching is different from its one-on-one cousin in some fundamental respects, but many elements are the same. Here’s how it’s similar: Contracting is the foundation of impact. Understanding problems the team seeks to address is …

Finding the right coach can be fun, and also difficult if you don’t know where to start. The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has a helpful page on its website that addresses how to begin. These are a few of my favorite tips: Know where to go. Because most of my business is built on referrals, I’m a believer in word …

As we continue celebrating International Coaching Week, let’s discuss another frequently asked question: what can clients expect from coaching? One of the fundamental tenets of professional coaching is to approach each engagement, session and question with “the beginner’s mind” – the assumption that the coach knows nothing and is listening with fresh ears every time. We combine this blank slate …

Professional coaching is a relatively young field and narrowly understood. This week is International Coaching Week, so it’s the perfect time to answer common coaching questions, including what it is and how it helps leaders reach their full potential.  Coaching is experiencing a moment of great growth, as evidenced by the International Coaching Federation’s (ICF)  2020 Global Coaching Report Executive …

Jackie is an executive coach, organizational development consultant, and facilitator with more than 25 years’ experience helping leaders reach their potential. She has a diverse work history and has held positions in human resources, learning & development, program management, facilitation, and business operations. She is currently an HR leader for a Fortune 500 company. The transformative nature of her experience …

Key takeaways from the Nashville Chapter of the Private Directors Association virtual panel   Boards have been on my mind a lot recently. Currently, I serve as a Director of a family-owned company, and have previously served on the boards of a couple of start-ups. Fiduciary board service is both spectacular fun and great responsibility. On the joyful side, you get …

Over the last two decades, Daniel has lived in Brazil and the U.K. and worked at several global companies before joining Johnson & Johnson to lead marketing and sales in the pharmaceutical division. He now resides in the U.S. and has launched more than 10 brands with Johnson & Johnson. His corporate experiences fuel his passion for development and leadership. …

“Seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented, professional to work as a part-time (10-15 hours per week) virtual assistant for a small but growing coaching and consulting company.” That was the first line of the job posting for Platinum Rule Advisors’ executive assistant role.  It was Thanksgiving Day last November and I was sitting on my laptop getting ready to put the pan …

Family businesses, at 57% of 2019 US GDP, occupy a central role in our economy, and the number of jobs such firms create is even higher, at about 80%. For many people, owning a business is a dream. Family businesses give owners the opportunity to build companies their way and with their values while creating wealth for future generations and …