What a Broken Toilet Reminded Me About Leadership
Last week, I spent part of my day fixing a toilet. It’s not exactly how I expected to spend my time. By the end of the week, I’d also dealt with a flooring issue, a creaky window, and an issue with my car. None of these challenges had even been on my radar when the week began. And, I sure had no idea earlier how to solve any of these issues.
But that's often how life works.
Challenges rarely arrive with advance notice. They show up unexpectedly, interrupt our plans, demand our attention, and ask us to adapt in real time.
As I reflected on the week, it struck me how similar this is to leadership.
Leaders rarely wake up knowing exactly what challenge will land on their desk that day.
A difficult conversation. A team member who is struggling. A change initiative that isn't landing well. An unexpected conflict. A major decision with no obvious answer. A season of overwhelm where the demands keep increasing, but the capacity to carry them doesn't.
Leadership isn't about avoiding challenges. It's about how we respond when they arrive. And sometimes what makes the difference isn't another book or podcast.
Sometimes it's having a trusted expert thought partner who can help you slow down, gain perspective, think strategically, and move forward with confidence.
Which brings me to something new I've decided to offer.
Introducing The Leadership Coaching Intensive Session
For years, my Leadership Coaching work has taken place through comprehensive coaching engagements—multi-session partnerships that include assessments, action planning, accountability, and ongoing development over time.
I continue to believe these longer-term coaching relationships create powerful and lasting growth for leaders.
But I've also come to recognize that not every situation requires a full 6- month coaching engagement.
Sometimes a leader simply needs one focused conversation. A confidential space to think. A strategic sounding board. An experienced partner to help them navigate a challenge, make a decision, regain perspective, or move through a difficult situation.
That's why I've opened up the Leadership Coaching Intensive Session—an individual coaching session that can be booked directly online.
These sessions are designed for leaders who need support in the moment, without committing to a larger coaching package. This is for the leader who is looking for quick access to the highest level of Executive Coaching, working with a highly trained and experienced Master Certified-Level Coach (MCC).
A Leadership Coaching Intensive Session May Be Helpful If You Are:
• Working through a complicated leadership challenge
• Preparing for an important conversation or decision
• Leading through change or uncertainty
• Feeling overwhelmed and needing clarity and perspective
• Looking for practical resilience strategies to manage stress and prevent burnout
• Seeking a trusted sounding board for a complex situation
• Wanting a leadership tune-up between larger development initiatives
Think of it as dedicated time to step out of the noise, focus on what matters most, and leave with greater clarity, confidence, and a path forward.
Easy to Access. Focused on What You Need Most.
You can view my availability, book directly online, and select a time that works for your schedule.
No long-term commitment. No package requirement. Just focused leadership support when you need it.
Ready to Work With Me?
If you're facing a leadership challenge, carrying more than usual, or simply need a trusted space to think through what's next, I invite you to explore a Leadership Coaching Intensive Session.
Learn all the details, view available appointment times, and book your session here!
Leadership can feel lonely at times. You don’t have to navigate uncertainty, pressure, or difficult decisions by yourself. Sometimes, the strongest next step is simply having the right conversation. Book your session today!
