Finding the space to think, let alone reflect on that thinking, seems in short supply (at least for me). Some people meditate; others journal; I find my most reflective and thoughtful moments come while out running the tree-lined streets of my neighborhood. Whether at dawn, or in the blazing sun of a noon-time run, there [...]
What a colorful lens we each look through, or perhaps it’s not as colorful as we think. It was a privilege to spend a recent Saturday with engineering students at the Virginia Tech Torgersen Leadership Summit and a reminder of how much our experiences shape our thinking, our decision making, our everything. Nostalgia [...]
2 Questions for More Powerful Coaching Conversations It’s never a great moment when a coachee comes back after trying something you suggested to find out it didn’t work. Or is it? In a recent conversation with a school leader who was facing a performance challenge, he expressed the following concern: “So, I did it – I tried [...]
Whether you’re working with high-performing teachers or struggling teachers—or those in between—a performance conversation can bring with it much anxiety. That was definitely the case when a concerned school-level leader approached me about an upcoming meeting with a struggling teacher. He had been working with this teacher for weeks – student focus and classroom management [...]
Caution: Working with Elise can seriously impact your view on yourself………and lead to stronger communication with less adverse and unintended consequences! Working with Elise forced me to look closely at the unintentional impact of all of my interactions and communication. My style changed noticeably with the self awareness that Elise’s coaching gave me. A multiplier culture [...]
Preferred Partner for Executives Elise brings energy and insight that I personally find effective and challenging. She is my preferred partner when working with executive partners. Carl Briggs, Associate Professor, Kelley School of Business (Indiana University)
In her coaching work, Elise is privileged to work with leaders with various backgrounds, experience levels, and developmental goals. In this short post, you will learn a bit about what it is like to work with Elise, from Janene Stotts, President - LER Division, at LHP Engineering Solutions (formerly LHP Software). [...]
