Professional and personal success may be largely determined by our ability to draw upon resources-internal and external-that are energizing, practical and effective for any given task, current challenge, or developmental need. While it is my belief that we are our own best resources, you may find added value in some of the following references and external resources.

Bookshelf: A short list of recommended readings

The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life, by Rosamund Stone Zander and Benjamin Zander

Primal Leadership: Realizing the power of Emotional Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, by David Allen

Crucial Conversations, by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler

Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done, by Larry Bossidy, Ram Charan and Charles Burck

The Adult Years: Mastering the Art of Self-Renewal, by Frederick Hudson

Let Your Life Speak, Listening for the Voice of Vocation, by Parker J. Palmer

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, by Patrick Lencioni

Workshops

I offer customized workshops that may meet many of your personal and professional development needs.

“Planning for Change” – Individuals

 How do you maintain a sense of control in your life and career amidst constant change? This interactive half-day workshop provides conceptual understanding of the Cycle of Renewal and practical tools to help individuals navigate the cycles of change they experience in their lives. Many of us feel we are constantly reacting to change, rather than proactively managing opportunities to move forward with our goals and plans. In a world of constant change, lives and careers must be redesigned over and over again, chapter-by-chapter, as we live them. Each participant will identify where they are in this cycle of change, create personal and professional life plans and goals, commit to next steps, and develop skills to move forward. This energizing workshop provides an empowering individual experience and powerful learning opportunity for understanding how colleagues experience and manage change.

“Planning for Change” – Renewing Teams In Changing Times

Using the same cycle of change model as described above, this full-day workshop focuses on the team. Throughout the workshop, group process is facilitated with attention to building trust and a shared team identity. The process is built upon addressing powerful questions, such as: “What is our shared history and where do we go from here? How do we successfully adapt to the many changes we experience? How do we navigate and negotiate during times of change and make the best decisions for the organization? How do we achieve our goals and not burn out in the process? Is it possible to have a successful career and a life outside of work at the same time? With a variety of concepts, tools and exercises, this upbeat workshop leaves teams feeling inspired and hopeful. It is forward-looking and emphasizes how teams can arrive at practical solutions to challenging problems, set goals that are in alignment with group values and vision, and understand the dynamics within the team.