I spent 8 formative years as a stage manager, director, and playwright. I learned how to lead teams to pull off preposterous goals on time and with minimal resources through grit, imagination, and collaboration.

I developed a keen intuition for casting. StrengthsFinder agrees. As an Executive Director, I used this to build an ambitious team that could get things done amidst uncertainty and change, even though 6 out of 7 of the leadership team were taking on a job description that was brand new to both them and the organization.

I take a coaching approach to management and staunchly believe in enabling leaders from any chair.

Here’s an example: