Faces of Boulder County: Leadership Spotlight | Mynerva Archer, Longmont Humane Society When you meet Mynerva Archer, you meet more than a leader—you meet a steward of inclusion, empathy, and purpo…

Faces of Boulder Cou…

Faces of Boulder County: Leadership Spotlight | Mynerva Archer, Longmont Humane Society When you meet Mynerva Archer, you meet more than a leader—you meet a steward of inclusion, empathy, and purposeful impact. As a key figure at the Longmont Humane Society, Mynerva’s leadership is rooted in two powerful values: communication and honesty. These aren’t just words to them—they’re the bedrock of how they build trust, foster belonging, and serve the community with clarity and heart. This local impact reflects a larger movement happening across the country. According to the Humane So…

Inspiring Hope Is a Leadership Skill—And This Season in Boulder Is the Perfect Time to Practice It Wishful thinking and hopes aren’t measurable—but they’re not to be ignored. In fact, they ma…

Inspiring Hope Is a …

Inspiring Hope Is a Leadership Skill—And This Season in Boulder Is the Perfect Time to Practice It Wishful thinking and hopes aren’t measurable—but they’re not to be ignored. In fact, they may be one of the most underutilized strategies in leadership today. They signal desire, vision, and potential. When harnessed consciously, they become a powerful driver of momentum, connection, and purpose. Last week, an overwhelmed client looked at me and said, “Just give me some hope.” And while he ultimately uncovered it himself—through the grit and grace of his own reflection—it was a …

It was a spring morning in Boulder when he sat down across from me, his coffee cooling in his hands. The sky was clear, but his expression wasn’t. He was the kind of leader others respected—emotio…

It was a spring morn…

It was a spring morning in Boulder when he sat down across from me, his coffee cooling in his hands. The sky was clear, but his expression wasn’t. He was the kind of leader others respected—emotionally intelligent, grounded, and present. He didn’t push or hover. His leadership was built on trust, not control. And I could see it right away. That’s part of what I do—hold steady, name what’s hard to name, and create space for truth to land. He looked spent. Not from overwork, but from holding something heavier: the quiet frustration of trying to lead a team that no longer seemed con…

Leadership feels exhilarating when it’s working. When the team is winning, recognition is flowing, and momentum is on your side, it feels like flight. Dopamine. Progress. You feel alive. But what a…

Leadership feels exh…

Leadership feels exhilarating when it’s working. When the team is winning, recognition is flowing, and momentum is on your side, it feels like flight. Dopamine. Progress. You feel alive. But what about now? Across industries, leaders face unprecedented challenges. Teams are fatigued, resources are stretched, and the path forward is uncertain. In these moments, the true test of leadership emerges—not in the highs of success, but in the lows of adversity. The Unseen Strength of Emotional Intelligence During challenges, emotional intelligence becomes essential. It’s the ability to man…

How Seasoned Leaders Use Coaching and Conscious Choice Every leader dreams of making an impact that lasts—but dreams alone don't create legacy. Choices do. Every meeting you lead, every conversatio…

How Seasoned Leaders…

How Seasoned Leaders Use Coaching and Conscious Choice Every leader dreams of making an impact that lasts—but dreams alone don't create legacy. Choices do. Every meeting you lead, every conversation you engage in, every moment you either step forward or hold back—these are the bricks that build your leadership legacy. Two leaders stand before you. One, Alex, had passion burning inside but hesitated, doubted, and let others take the stage. The other, Jordan, chose action. He spoke up, led boldly, and fueled a ripple effect of positive change. Both had the same dreams. Only one made the da…

Leading Authentically as an Introvert in Today’s Fast-Paced Workplaces Are you an introvert in a leadership role who’s wondered if your quiet style really makes an impact? You’re not alone—an…

Leading Authenticall…

Leading Authentically as an Introvert in Today’s Fast-Paced Workplaces Are you an introvert in a leadership role who’s wondered if your quiet style really makes an impact? You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong. Many introverted professionals spend years feeling like they’re leading “from the outside.” Not because they lack drive, creativity, or insight—but because their natural pace doesn’t match the noise around them. And yet… here you are. Working in businesses. Leading meetings. Holding the long view. Navigating conflict without drama. Visioning without demanding. …

I'm writing another article about burnout because it's a hot topic right now and there is much to share from my point of view. Burnout isn't just about long hours; it's about the way you show up in…

I'm writing another …

I'm writing another article about burnout because it's a hot topic right now and there is much to share from my point of view. Burnout isn't just about long hours; it's about the way you show up in your business. And if you've ever found yourself hijacked by frustration, blame, or exhaustion — you're not broken. You're human. The Drama Triangle is the most common, unanalyzed gap happening inside businesses today. As a business coach working with teams and companies for a living, including right here in Boulder, I see it everywhere: good people slipping unconsciously into Rescuer, Victim, …

Leadership burnout isn't just about working long hours. It's what happens when the heart of leadership—vision, creativity, and purpose—gets buried under pressure, expectation, and survival mode. I…

Leadership burnout i…

Leadership burnout isn't just about working long hours. It's what happens when the heart of leadership—vision, creativity, and purpose—gets buried under pressure, expectation, and survival mode. In the rush to deliver results, leaders often forget the deeper reason they chose to lead in the first place. When leadership feels like obligation instead of opportunity, burnout isn't far behind. If you're feeling the grind, you're not alone. The good news? Overcoming leadership burnout is possible. It's not about doing less; it's about choosing differently. 1. Reconnect to Your "Why" Leade…

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 meaningfu…

Fulfillment coaching…

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 what’s right? What’s luminous and rare about us? That’s the brave work. It can feel audacious to own the sparks we bring, the ways we light others up, the value we offer without apology. Yet that’s exactly where your miss…

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, Compass…

How values-based lea…

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. But here’s the truth: We can’t separate the heart from leadership. Not anymore. Leadership is both. It’s the numbers and the nuance. The data and the energy. The metrics and the meaning. Woo-woo is just shortha…

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 a…

Curiosity is not a s…

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 without armor. It keeps the door open when your saboteurs would rather slam it shut. In business and in life, curiosity bridges vision and connection. It’s the only technology you carry that no one can take from you—but only you can activate. Curiosity doesn’t r…

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 does…

Boulder leads with v…

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 preach presence. It’s harder to live it—especially when the stakes are high, the inbox is full, and the team is looking to you for direction. I work with leaders who are no strangers to success. But here’s what I’ve l…

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…

Thank you. To every…

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 rules felt rigid. For excellence even when “good enough” would’ve passed. For family—yours, and the families depending on your payroll. For impact. For innovation. For people. Some of you stood for health in an industry driven by speed. Some for spiri…

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…

I used to flinch whe…

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 business, especially, feelings were often treated like a liability. Something to manage, suppress, or ignore. I learned to do that well. Sales sharpened the instinct. I spent over 15 years in the field—fast-paced, high-stakes, always forward. I loved it. Still do…