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Courageous Leadership in Action

The Courageous Leadership in Action: No One Said It Would Be Easy Workshop has evolved into a Courageous Leadership Program. Look for NEW Courageous Leadership Offerings Coming in 2023! Subscribe to receive the latest news and updates, to include upcoming offerings in 2023!

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The Onion Story…Raw, Messy, and Stinky layers!

Imagine you are peeling an onion, right now. Here. In this moment. Notice what you are feeling as you gently peel back each layer. Can you smell that pungent aroma wafting through the air? Doesn’t your nose curl just thinking about it? (Click on the blog post.)

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Pieces and Parts of my Personal Journey…

Through a devastating injury that occurred during a rigorous training exercise, I was forced learn how to navigate career goals and personal expectations or give up! (Click on the blog post.)

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The Courage to Let Go…My Journey.

I grew up a small-town girl from Texas! My family listened to country music, and my formative years were rooted in a certain value system. There were expectations of me growing up and marrying my “prince charming” and having children. At 13 years old while at Vacation Bible School, I accepted Jesus Christ as my Savior. (Click on the blog post.)

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Courage and Connection…I See You!

When we allow someone to see us, the impact can be profound. To see others, we must learn to listen and to be present with each other. This takes effort, yes, but the end result of truly connecting with someone is priceless. An invisible, palpable bond comes to be. (Click on the blog post.)

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Emily and Paige…Two Beautiful Souls!

Children are the innocents in this world. We, as leaders, can learn so much from their example. There are so many incredible moments related to my volunteer work through the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. So many of these moments have impacted my life through the years. One of these extraordinary moments took place when Carrie, a high school classmate, reached out.  (Click on the blog post.)

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The Ripple Effect…Our Impact is Immense.

In six short weeks, we had over 100 shavees signed up, local musical talent that filled eight hours, a dog show and other activities to entertain children and their families, a grill station set up by a local restaurant, and a tent full of silent auction items! Even local celebrity, Matt Hoffman, was secured because of his connection to a local child fighting cancer. (Click on the blog post.)

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Leading With Courage…Lead by Example.

Leading with Courage often includes leading by example. In doing so, you are not guaranteed a positive response from friends, colleagues, managers, and individuals that do not know you. I hope to inspire and motivate you to find your passion in giving back and paying it forward in a way that resonates deep within your soul. (Click on the blog post.)

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Courage as a Core Value

Courage is a value that continues to present itself in my life. The name “Coaching Courage” came to me one day at work. I thought of several names with courage in them. Suddenly, I repeated, Coaching Courage, Coaching Courage, Coaching Courage. I turned to a colleague and excitedly said Coaching Courage! That’s it! I have the name of my company! (Click on blog post.)

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