About
Notes from Bob
As a school leader for four decades, I have served in a variety of leadership positions and as a member of Boards of Trustees. In these roles, I have been a mentor and coach for aspiring leaders, helping them to better understand how to manage change and challenge, how to cultivate support, and how to be a changemaker without creating unnecessary disruption.
I earned my BA in Comparative Religion from SMU and my MA in Modern Chinese History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I am certified through Fielding Graduate University's Evidence-Based Coaching program and earned my AAC certification from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). I am also a member in good standing of the Graduate School Alliance for Education in Coaching (GSAEC).
Why Coaching?
Seeing beyond the threshold...
People who find coaching valuable are often seeking greater clarity of purpose and direction, and more confidence to act on new understanding to create meaningful outcomes. The personal interaction and confidentiality of coaching creates a safe space to explore areas of challenge and possibility.
I believe that coaching can help to...
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clarify priorities and evaluate risks and opportunities;
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overcome the self-doubt that is often an obstacle to progress, and strengthen the agency needed for meaningful action;
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identify strategies to confront difficult conversations, resolve conflicts, or manage personal or professional relationships;
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and provide the space to think more deeply, creatively, or courageously about one’s future in life or work.
What coaching is not:
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coaching is not the same as consulting--rather than provide the answers, coaches support clients to find their own solutions;
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coaching is not attached to a specific length or set of sessions--clients can choose one sessions or a series of sessions, depending on the need.
Seeing beyond the threshold...
Personal insights from my professional coaching path:
I have discovered that true confidence does not require absolute certainty. Often, significant progress stems from the bravery to act despite not knowing the final result.
I have realized that even the most beneficial life changes can feel unsettling during the process.
I have experienced that equilibrium is not a fixed destination but a dynamic practice of adjusting to shifting needs and life demands.
I measure the success of our work by how much more capable, self-reflective, resilient, and optimistic my clients feel when our sessions conclude.
I have found that while we often focus on the question of 'What comes next?', the more profound and transformative inquiry is identifying 'What do I need right now?'