I have learned through my life that people want to progress but are resistant to becoming carbon copies of mentors, heroes or sheroes. Throughout history the real leaders have accumulated their own life histories, alongside inspiration from others and ultimately created their “own person”. Replicas may inspire but those who feel “FULL-filled” are those who carve their own path.
As a Christian activist and pastor I discovered that what a leader needs is a coach, because we all have unique talents and callings which, when freed to thrive and not fear failure, can change our world. I have been a coach of leaders as a community organizer with local and international networks for 18 years. I served on Central Staff of the Gamaliel Foundation out of Chicago for 10 years and built a network of 135 congregations by coaching and training leaders in Southern Africa.
I also bring 30 years of service as an ordained pastor, including 6 years as a Director for Evangelical Mission in 3 synods.
My certifications: ICF Certified Coach, PCC Level; Certified Grief/ End-of-Life Coaching (ICF Credentialed), ELCA Segment 2 Coach for Mission Developers.
