Fulfillment coaching helps individuals identify what truly matters to them—core values, passions, and purpose—and guides them to make aligned choices that lead to a deeply satisfying and meaningful life. It’s not about fixing; it’s about revealing and choosing. It’s so easy to spot what we think is broken—flaws, missteps, the loud inner critic. But naming […]

How values-based leadership thrives in data-driven, top-down organizations Wake. Lead. Win. What do followers want from their leaders? According to Gallup’s StrengthsFinder, they want Trust, Compassion, Stability, and Hope. In my work with leaders, sometimes I hear a different kind of plea: “Could you leave the woo-woo out of it?” They’re craving clarity, not crystals. […]

Curiosity is not a soft skill. It’s not optional. It is your primal leadership imperative. At its core, curiosity is the relentless desire to understand. To know. To see more clearly. But for you as a leader—it’s more. It’s a stance. A practice. A power source. Curiosity allows you to lead without assumption. To listen […]

Boulder leads with values. Innovation. Respect. Inclusion. Integrity. In this city, leadership is more than a role—it’s a reflection of who you are and what you stand for. The community here doesn’t just talk values—they live them. From sustainable practices to entrepreneurial boldness, Boulder’s culture asks its leaders to walk their talk. It’s easy to […]

Thank you. To every founder, owner, and business leader who made something from nothing and dared to keep it alive—thank you. You didn’t just chase opportunity. You stood for something. You stood for integrity when it would’ve been easier to cut corners. For creativity when the numbers didn’t yet make sense. For freedom when the […]

I used to flinch when emotion entered the room. My own. Other people’s. It didn’t matter. It wasn’t fear, exactly—it was unfamiliarity. Like I had wandered into a conversation in a language I never learned, but was somehow expected to speak fluently. And yet, it was everywhere. In leadership. In feedback. In the room. In […]

The Message This is for you. You’re the new manager—the high performer turned team lead, the developer turned director, the top closer now leading a crew. Whether you’re in tech, sales, operations, or any high-performing role, the shift is real. You’re great at the work. But now, the work has changed. And no one handed […]

The Truth Every team has them—the ones chomping at the bit, ready to run; the ones who hang back, scanning for safety; and the ones who’ve been burned, but are still quietly watching. I sat with a business leader in Boulder last week, and we named them with a grin: the raring-to-go, the cautious observers, […]

The Story I’m supposed to know better. I coach and lead with emotional intelligence. I live and breathe The Primal Leadership Way. I guide people on how to recognize their inner critic and reclaim their power. And still—I missed it. Last week, I ran my leadership like a checklist. Tasks got done. Meetings ran smooth. […]

Last Sunday, I sat with my dad over coffee. He’s 80 now—retired, thoughtful, steady. A lifelong human resources professional who spent decades helping people grow inside companies. Not with big flashy initiatives. But through small, consistent conversations. He taught classes on interview skills and helped young supervisors navigate tough employee issues. He coached people on […]