Just like in life, the leaders in books aren’t always leaders by title. Violet was chosen by her dragon because of her leadership traits. They were one of the first to recognize her leadership abilities.

Coaching yourself.

After some internal struggles (and some whining), I coached myself. I asked myself, “What do I most need right now?” I listened to my body and knew I needed some big movement to really clear my head.

Keep myself from falling

Every once in a while, I remember to pause and look around, to take in the view, the trees, the ferns. I’ll pause to just be in the moment and take in the reason I’m there.

This can happen during my workday too, when I worry about falling behind.

leadership, coachingAllison JordanFebruary 23, 2023#pause, #coaching, #natureasacoach, #Leadershipcoaching, #leadership

Commitment to Myself

I hesitated. There were less rocks to cross on than last time. Plus, it was snowing. I could get wet and cold.
I had made plans with myself to hike last Friday afternoon because I’ve committed to hiking more this year. I would be the only one who would know if I didn’t hike.
Finally, I decided to take my chances. If I fell in, I would turn around and go home.

Celebrating my growth!

I vowed that for 2023, I wouldn’t do that.

And, for my first retreat of 2023, I didn't!

By 9:00 pm, handouts were printed, flip charts were written, and the car was packed! I had time for a relaxing bath and got in bed on time. I’m so proud of me.

Astrology, Joy and Reflection!

When I was an Executive Director, I did not always stop to see and feel the joy in the work – the small wins and the big wins – because there was always something coming next that needed my attention. Because there will always be something next is precisely why we need to stop and feel the joy. Take a moment to pause. Celebrate our wins.

coaching, leadership, ritualsAllison JordanJuly 22, 2022nonprofitsleadership, #Leadershipcoaching, Joy, #leadershipComment

Clarity of Your Mission

35,000. That’s the number of decisions we make every single day. No wonder I feel overwhelmed some days. What if you had a guide that made decisions less overwhelming?

Leading doesn’t have to be lonely.

I distinctly remember the moment when I truly felt the weight of the organization on my shoulders. They sagged. It was after five and I was alone. I was sitting in my new office working on budgets when it hit me. The entire organization depended on me. At that moment, I felt very alone.