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Pulling Back the Curtain on Imposter Syndrome

Last summer Meghan and I both noticed the theme of imposter syndrome* popping up in our work. Meghan was noticing an uptick in mentions of imposter syndrome in the teams and individuals she was working with. I was seeing it in the context of…
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Kristi’s Reflection on Coaching

Fresh out of undergrad with a BA in anthropology, I entered an amazing leadership development program called Public Allies (PA). At the time PA brought together 30 young and diverse people to develop the next generation of leaders in the nonprofit…
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Reflecting on Emergence in my own Life: Embracing the Knowing, Not Knowing and Inner Knowing

“When you know what you do not know, you have knowledge. That is the truth of it." - Richard Wagamese A Confession As is likely the case for most of us, I have found myself exhausted and dog tired many times over the last two years.…
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How to be an Ally: Simple Ways to get Started

We have hosted several dialogues on the topic of belonging, equity and inclusion in the workplace over recent months. During these sessions, we are often asked about ways to become a better Ally, especially for those who are not managers or…
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Reflections on Coaching

There is an ancient saying that when the student is ready, the teacher appears. This is how I would describe the emergence of coaching at MECC. It seemed to be something that found me, a natural evolution of things. Through strategy, culture…
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A Reading Retrospective

I read 38 books in 2021...a reflection on 3 that stand out It’s impossible to end a year without doing some sort of look back. As 2021 winds down I found myself thinking back through this year in terms of the books I’ve read.…
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An Invitation on this Winter Solstice

I’ve long been mesmerized by the cycles and rhythms of nature. I try to catch the sunrise and sunset each day, and love watching the moon transform from a giant, glowing orb to barely a sliver in the sky. Two of my favorite days of the year…
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Simple Journal Prompts

There is great power in putting pen to paper. Whether you’re trying to ground yourself in gratitude, get unstuck or find a creative flow, journaling is a great for all of these - and more. Here are some of our favorite simple journaling prompts. If…
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Rosie Shares All: Lessons from a River Guide

Interviewed and scribed by Kristi Lee Last May, Rosie embarked on a new adventure as she headed to West Virginia to become a whitewater rafting guide on the New River. Through an occasionally spotty cellphone call, we had the chance to…
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Change, Transition and Backyard Fires

Seems like we can’t stop talking about the topics of change and transition lately. Just as we were thrust into change at the beginning of the pandemic, we find ourselves thrust back into change. As vaccinations increase and restrictions ease,…
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A Reflection on Emergence

If you’re from the Cincinnati area, chances are cicadas were top of mind earlier this summer. If you’re not from this area you may have heard of this phenomena of nature…a “brood” of cicadas that grow underground for seventeen years…
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I Found a Unicorn: A Story of Intention

  In November of 2020, I participated in a program for leaders of small business called Focus Forward at Aileron. Part of a small business? Not familiar with Aileron? Their mission and offerings are worth a glance. The session was…