by Terri Klass | Oct 14, 2026 | Building Trust, Career Development, Curiosity, Executive Coaching, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development
A leader I was coaching recently shared a frustrating situation about missing the deadline of an important deliverable. “I really thought I was managing the project carefully and then everything got away from me” she shared. The leader was being very hard...
by Terri Klass | Sep 16, 2026 | Collaborative Leadership, Core Values, Curiosity, Executive Coaching, Influential Leader, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development, Storytelling
During a recent coaching session, a leader shared a story with me about how she found her way into a career in finance. Her journey didn’t begin in a corporate office or with a finance degree but rather started out as a math teacher. As she talked about her...
by Terri Klass | Jun 21, 2026 | Career Development, Change Management, Core Values, Executive Coaching, Goal Setting, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development
I recently took a magical trip to Italy. It was an ambitious trip that involved two high speed trains, a car rental and moving to three different locations. Although there was a great deal of planning, sometimes things go sideways. The morning we were supposed to meet...
by Terri Klass | May 26, 2026 | Career Development, Curiosity, Executive Coaching, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development
Last week, I had the privilege of assisting in a professional coach training program, similar to the one I attended years ago when I obtained my coaching certification. Being back in that learning environment reminded me of the transformative power of coaching and the...
by Terri Klass | May 12, 2026 | Communication, Executive Coaching, Influential Leader, Leadership Brand, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development, Storytelling
Many of us have a difficult time sharing our thoughts and ideas in an impactful way. I have made presentations that I wished came out differently. Do you marvel at how other people can just present their opinions in a free-flowing way and everyone seems to pay...
by Terri Klass | Apr 12, 2026 | Building Trust, Communication, Executive Coaching, Influential Leader, strategic listening, Team Building
Leadership isn’t just about strategy, execution, or results-it’s about people. At its core, leadership revolves around creating healthy, meaningful connections in the workplace. Think about your own career for a moment: Who opened doors for you? Who challenged you to...