Values

  • A street mural showing a woman painter walking past an image of the word "equity."

    Center equity & justice

    I believe you cannot have equitable outcomes without an equitable process. I apply an equity lens to all aspects of my work—the process, as well as the outcomes.

  • A rainbow painted on the ground with a person in casual shoes walking alongside it.

    Create a sense of belonging

    I believe each of us is a valuable piece of the whole. In my work I strive to create welcoming and inclusive environments that create the conditions for everyone to show up, be seen and contribute their best. Relationships and people matter and my work honors that.

  • The words “real life” written on a chalkboard.

    Practical strategies for real results

    I bridge the gap between theory and practice by translating big ideas into practical, actionable strategies. My focus is on making complex concepts accessible and usable—so leaders and teams can apply them immediately and see real results.

  • A piece of type, like what would have been used by a typesetter, showing a backwards question mark.

    Ask good questions

    The right questions open up relationships, insights, possibilities and more. I believe good things happen when we turn judgment into curiosity; disagreement into shared exploration; defensiveness into self-reflection; and assumptions into questions. (Inspired by HSDI.)

  • Stepping stones placed in a path through some grass.

    Take the next wise action

    Your challenges reside in a dynamic landscape, characterized by a great deal of uncertainty. You have influence, but—in the end—you don’t control people or the future. I help you build a practice of staying alert to what is unfolding around you, making sense of it, and taking the next best step forward.

  • The hands of two young people extended, with one handing the other a seedling.

    Take good care

    Creating change is important, but difficult work. We have to take care of ourselves and each other (and have some fun when we’re able) so we can have the impact we aspire to.