Our office has a wall full of professional development books from the biggest names in the field, and we’re going to reference …another… type of book today. MPG founder Julia Mullins has a toddler, so Sesame Street books are just as readily available as leadership development books. Today, let’s go Read more…
Not everyone is ready for coaching…yet, and THAT’S OKAY. The right fit for coaching is a delicate mix of client readiness and coach/client matching. In corporate settings, companies often hire us to coach a selected cadre of leaders. While we feel fortunate to create good relationships with the individuals, we’ve Read more…
We moved to Seattle in 2016, and quickly fell in love with all the hiking opportunities. We could be on a mountain within 30 minutes, and in our choice of incredible national parks within a few hours. The Pacific Northwest (PNW) really is a treasure, and taught me so much Read more…
It’s Back to School Season Already! While we are still in the height of summer, I’m already seeing all the “back to school” advertising to get kids excited for new clothes and new school supplies. While the material things certainly seem important in grade school, I can’t help but wonder Read more…
Inspiration is Everywhere I used to drive by a high school almost every day. One day in 2018, while sitting in traffic, I noticed a Martin Luther King Jr. quote painted up along the school’s fence. “Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, Read more…