Conversations

During my visit with Bernadette Smith, we covered everything from gender balance on Apple’s Board of Directors, to the release of Black Excellence merchandise by the San Francisco 49ers. We also shared a moment, recognizing the great Tracy Chapman and her introduction to a new generation of music…

During my conversation with Christy Pennison on her Inspiring Possible podcast, we talked about the importance of surrounding ourselves with people of like-mind, taking your inner voice seriously, and not allowing the negative and dissident voices of others deter you from achieving the things you…

I was very grateful for the very authentic conversation I had with Patrick Jinks about the importance of inclusion and the power of story. More than two Hokies (VA Tech alums) and Executive Coaches talking shop, Patrick did a stellar job of holding a space for us to talk about the state of divers…

In my conversation with Melinda Lee, host of Speak In Flow, we talked about the importance of holding a space for diverse perspectives, and speaking up when there is an opportunity to be more inclusive. We also talked about the value of having different perspectives when making decisions to compe…

My conversation with Melyssa Barrett was like a visit with an old friend. We compared our experiences in large organizations, and how important it is to always find a way to speak up. We also discussed the importance of setting realistic expectations, and taking a strategic approach to career and…

Nicholas Witherick and I had a rich conversation about the significance of adaptive leadership, curiosity and the distinction between leading by authority and leading with influence. He posed very thought provoking questions about how to navigate negative messaging, setting realistic expectations…