THE BLOG
As AI becomes more ingrained in our work, leadership is becoming more efficient and, in some ways, more disconnected. Leaders today can analyze faster, automate decisions, and move quickly. And yet, in my work as an executive coach, I see a different challenge emerging. Leaders aren't struggling with information. They're struggling with how they show up and how that shapes real-time communication.
Recently, Boulder Magazine ran a story about the work that’s been unfolding here at Gray Mountain Ranch, and it felt meaningful to see that story reflected back. For me, this work didn’t start as a business idea. It started as something much more personal.
A few years ago, I found myself burned out in a way many executives and professionals recognize. Life and work were moving fast, and somewhere along the way, I had lost the sense of presence and grounding that makes meaningful work possible...
In a world that moves too fast, where stress and uncertainty feel like constants, we often look for ways to regain control—strategies, mindset shifts, and frameworks to help us “figure it out.” And while coaching calls, deep conversations, and self-reflection are powerful tools, nothing cuts through the noise quite like stepping outside, grounding your body, and letting a horse show you the way forward.
That’s why equine-assisted learning (EAL) works so well during times of stress—it bypasses o...
Horses have always been one of my greatest teachers—not just in movement and presence but also in leadership. As a certified TeachingHorse facilitator, I travel nationally, working with executives and teams to help them navigate change, strengthen communication, and embrace a more adaptive, shared approach to leadership.
At the core of this work is the Diamond Model of Shared Leadership—a framework inspired by the way horses operate within a herd. Unlike traditional top-dow
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From Burnout to Wildherd: My Journey Back to Strength
I’ve always been the one who shows up. As a mom of three, a special needs parent, an entrepreneur, and a nonprofit leader, I spent years juggling responsibilities, leading with my heart, and pouring everything I had into the people and causes that mattered most. When my town was devastated by a flood, I stepped up to lead philanthropic recovery efforts, working tirelessly to rebuild and support those who had lost everything.
But somewhere i...
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