got people?
Sure you do – that’s why you’re here. You not only have them; you also know they’re an integral part of your business. They’re the powerhouse of your operation, the face of your organization. Without your people, you couldn’t succeed. But…
For whatever reason, your people aren’t living up to your expectations right now.
They’re operating on autopilot, and they’re not being as productive – or perhaps as pleasant (to you, to co-workers, or to customers) – as you’d like them to be. Or maybe there’s an us-vs-them conflict that makes it feel like progress is being slowed (or <gasp> fought against) from the inside.
You know something’s not right, but you just can’t put your finger on exactly what it is. You may even have tried a number of different solutions, but nothing seems to work – or, if it does, it doesn’t stick.
Something non-obvious may be causing this current situation – your own culture.
It’s probably not the intentional culture you created and nurtured when you first started but rather what that culture has morphed into as your attention was diverted by other priorities.
This is where I come in.
I help organizations like yours – businesses, non-profits, and schools – get back on track, achieving your idea of success while also creating a workplace where people want to show up each day (well, at least most days) and give it their all. If you’ve been searching the Web and looking for answers, you may have come across a number of names for this kind of work, including corporate culture, employee engagement, employee voice, organizational psychology, and organizational effectiveness consulting.
Whatever you call it, I’m here for you and your organization.
My specialty is people, specifically coaching managers on how to build and motivate teams that perform at their highest levels. I’ll show you how to get the most out of your people—while also ensuring they know how much you value them and their contributions.
You know your people are important
But, while you’ve been running your organization, you probably haven’t been intentionally managing them.
And this could be for any number of reasons:
You hired great employees, and you don’t want to micromanage them.
No one ever showed you or taught you how to get the most out of your team. Or maybe you’re just not a people person… or your strengths lie in other areas.
Stockholders, leaders, or the industry/environment required a different focus for awhile.
Those are all legitimate reasons!
Still, most of us need to be actively managed to maximize our growth and productivity.
People are, after all, … human.
How I Help My Clients
Mentor
I mentor (coach/guide) managers to create, strengthen, and maintain a positive culture within their department or team.
Thought Partner
I help executives sort through their chaos and distill key areas where action will make a difference. I might act as a sounding board, share advice, or suggest appropriate next steps.
Provide Guidance
We all need a cheerleader sometimes, as well as someone who will hold us accountable. I provide guidance and support, to the level desired, every step of the way.
Facilitate Conflict
I facilitate conflict and/or difficult conversations, as needed. I have training and experience in mediation and love to incorporate that passion into the work I do.
Improve Culture
I work with leaders to build lasting systems that will maintain the organization’s desired behaviors and culture well into the future.
Above all, I remember that each client organization is unique, as is the situation.
Your solution will be custom-designed for you.
What My Clients Say
Jessica is an organizational goddess.
Over the past seven years, she has been an immeasurable support to us, to me. She is authentic and uniquely “gets” - and speaks - the voice of our organization. Her work is detailed and thorough and has provided the structure we need for our sometimes-messy creative processes.
Colleen Sheehan with Nickelodeon Experience Design, Orlando FL
Let’s Talk
I’m happy to answer any questions you still have or to learn more about your situation and whether we’re a good fit for moving forward together toward your success.