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 27, 2026 | Building Trust, Communication, Curiosity, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development, Open-Minded
Recently, I was working with a coaching client who was talking through a challenge at work. As they began explaining the situation, I found myself thinking, I know where this is going. But one of my most important coaching skills is just staying silent and letting...
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 | 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 | Nov 16, 2025 | Career Development, Compassion, Core Values, Curiosity, Executive Coaching, Generosity, Influential Leader, Inspire, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development, Team Building
I have worked with all types of leaders in my coaching and workshops. There are so many different qualities and skills that each leader brings to their leadership. But of all the qualities that contribute to strong and impactful leadership, the one that stands out and...
by Terri Klass | Sep 7, 2025 | Career Development, Coaching, Curiosity, Executive Coaching, Goal Setting, Leadership Coaching, Leadership Development
As the golden hues of September emerge and the world shifts from the warmth of summer to the crisp energy of autumn, many leaders find themselves at an inflection point. There’s something about this month that invites leaders to reflect, recalibrate, and reignite the...