by Kristen Colwell | Jul 22, 2025 | Innovation & Impact
Purpose and vision form the heart of any organization—setting direction, purpose, and pace. But people are the heartbeat, driving energy, rhythm, and progress. Engaged employees turn intent into motion, and strategy into momentum. Without the heartbeat, even the... 
by Kristen Colwell | Jul 22, 2025 | Systems & Structure
You landed a coaching client—congratulations! But what’s the right next step? Before you meet with your client for the first time, you want to gather key information about the client and their desires for the coaching relationship. A coaching intake form is a... 
by Kristen Colwell | Jul 22, 2025 | Innovation & Impact
Great coaching begins with connection, and few traits connect more deeply at a human level than compassion. Truly compassionate coaching combines empathy with the courage to stand for a client’s growth, even when that means issuing bold challenges. In the Co-Active... 
by Kristen Colwell | Jun 30, 2025 | Systems & Structure
All organizations face change—but not all navigate it well. Studies by McKinsey and others suggest that up to 70% of organizational change efforts fall short of their goals. Why? Traditional models tend to emphasize systems and timelines over people, overlooking the... 
by Kristen Colwell | Jun 30, 2025 | Innovation & Impact
Avoid the hidden mistakes that sabotage trust—even when you’re qualified Coaching credibility comes from a combination of accredited training, demonstrated client results, and the ability to hold transformative space. When new coaches focus on outcomes over...