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 […]

If you live in Boulder, you know. Saturday hit with hail out of nowhere. One minute—sunshine. The next—a sky full of ice. Leadership moments often arrive the same way. Sudden. Unpredictable. Disruptive. It would be easy to sit this one out. To wait for “better weather”—in your business, your team, your life. But here’s the […]

Here’s the truth: I’ve been that leader. The one with the vision, the urgency, the clarity. And unknowingly, the intensity that pushed people away. Early in my coaching career, I thought decisiveness was the gift. I believed speed and sharpness meant progress. I didn’t realize that what I saw as “clear leadership,” others experienced as […]

This morning, I was ready. The Flatirons were catching the first pink streaks of light, and I could already feel the cool air in my lungs before I even stepped outside. I wanted the shot. I wanted to run, to climb, to capture that perfect, golden moment. But my 13-year-old and my 8-year-old? They did […]

Wake. Lead. Win. In Boulder, climbing isn’t a metaphor. It’s a way of life. And it has everything to do with leadership. I stood at the base of the Flatirons with chalked hands and a racing heart, staring up at a vertical expanse of rock that didn’t care who I was or how prepared I […]

I walked into a firestorm. A company bleeding a million dollars a month. Fear hung thick in the air. Posturing. Finger-pointing. The energy of self-protection, not progress. Nobody trusted anybody. Everyone had a reason why it wasn’t their fault. And if I’m honest? I’ve been there too. Maybe you have, too. No one sets out […]

You Are Already a Leader—What’s Next? Leadership isn’t about titles or status—it’s about how we show up. And if you’re here, reading this, you already have within you the natural creativity, resourcefulness, and wholeness to lead powerfully. But even the strongest leaders have moments when doubt creeps in, when uncertainty lingers just beneath the surface. […]

The morning light hits, another day begins. Before the world pulls you into its momentum, you sit with yourself. Maybe you woke up feeling clear and ready. Maybe you’re managing the weight of the day before it even starts. Either way, here you are, and the choice is yours—how will you show up? You’re doing […]