Vista Global Coaching & Consulting https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/ Creative The World We Want To Live In Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:58:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-VG-logo-icon-32x32.jpg Vista Global Coaching & Consulting https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/ 32 32 49425716 Honoring International Women’s Day Through Local Leadership https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/2026/02/23/honoring-international-womens-day/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:16:30 +0000 https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/?p=3899 March 8th marks International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to celebrating the success, leadership, and influence of women. It is a moment to intentionally recognize the women who are shaping our communities, strengthening organizations, and driving meaningful change through their expertise and determination. At Vista Global, we believe leadership development is intentional work. It requires … Continue reading "Honoring International Women’s Day Through Local Leadership"

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]]> 3899 The Enneagram as a Catalyst for Leadership Growth https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/2026/02/01/the-enneagram-as-a-catalyst-for-leadership-growth/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:16:55 +0000 https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/?p=3892 At Vista Global, we believe that meaningful leadership development starts with self-awareness. It’s not just about learning new strategies or refining skills, it’s about understanding who you are as a leader, what drives your decisions, and how you relate to others. That’s why we use the Enneagram as a core tool in our work with … Continue reading "The Enneagram as a Catalyst for Leadership Growth"

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]]> 3892 Sankofa and Business Planning: Reset for the New Year https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/2025/11/25/sankofa-and-business-planning-reset-for-the-new-year/ Tue, 25 Nov 2025 22:46:10 +0000 https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/?p=3871 Generally, in November, I take a mini-sabbatical. You can read about some of the insights I have had during these retreats in previous blog posts: The Fruits of Mini-Sabbaticals, Tips for At-Home Mini-Sabbaticals and 2024 Mini-Sabbatical: Back on the Island. In 2025, I had a big birthday celebration that took me to Hawaii in August, … Continue reading "Sankofa and Business Planning: Reset for the New Year"

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]]> 3871 Leading with EI: Transforming Teams and Culture https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/2025/10/28/leading-with-ei-transforming-teams-and-culture/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 13:25:23 +0000 https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/?p=3862 In today’s ever-evolving workplace, technical skills and strategic thinking are no longer enough, particularly in the current political and economic climate. The most effective leaders are those who lead with emotional intelligence (EI) — the ability to recognize, understand, and manage their own and others’ emotions. EI is not just a “nice-to-have” trait; it’s an … Continue reading "Leading with EI: Transforming Teams and Culture"

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]]> 3862 Becoming the Liberation Ecosystem https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/2025/09/30/becoming-the-liberation-ecosystem/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:56:48 +0000 https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/?p=3845 Over the last 24 years, at the end of September, the YWCA Madison has hosted the Racial Justice Summit. I always look forward to this gathering as an opportunity to engage with changemakers who are dedicated to creating the world we all want to live in. This year’s theme, “Get Together: Becoming the Liberation Ecosystem,” … Continue reading "Becoming the Liberation Ecosystem"

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]]> 3845 Is Podcasting Right for You? https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/2025/09/01/is-podcasting-right-for-you/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:08:47 +0000 https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/?p=3838 About six years ago I attended the B Corp Champions retreat in Los Angeles. In 2026, Champions Retreat will be in Milwaukee! These retreats are always inspiring, bringing passionate leaders together, who care about people and planet, sharing innovative ideas on making a difference. I started chatting with the person next to me in a … Continue reading "Is Podcasting Right for You?"

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]]> 3838 Change is Constant: Transition is an Ongoing Journey https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/2025/07/29/change-is-constant-transition-is-an-ongoing-journey/ Tue, 29 Jul 2025 13:17:06 +0000 https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/?p=3825 Ten years ago, I designed a leadership program to support people at a crossroad, asking the question, “What’s Next?”  Vista Leadership Institute combined self-discovery, leadership skill development, coaching and prototyping the next chapter of your life. In 2022, I sunsetted the formal program and transitioned the design to a stand-alone coaching package called Personal Odyssey … Continue reading "Change is Constant: Transition is an Ongoing Journey"

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]]> 3825 Board Engagement: The Biggest Challenge https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/2025/06/17/board-engagement-the-biggest-challenge/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:43:12 +0000 https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/?p=3814 In the years I have been a nonprofit consultant, I have partnered with hundreds of organizations in the area of board governance. I like to start workshops by asking participants to describe their board in ONE word. I hear a variety of words like: passionate, committed. I also hear.. disengaged, checked out, under-utilized, unfocused. When … Continue reading "Board Engagement: The Biggest Challenge"

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]]> 3814 Building Emotional Intelligence as a Leader: How Our Brain Shapes Our Emotions https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/2025/05/27/building-emotional-intelligence-as-a-leader-how-our-brain-shapes-our-emotions/ Tue, 27 May 2025 18:36:51 +0000 https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/?p=3804 Emotional intelligence (EI) has become commonplace in business since Daniel Goleman’s work in the late 1990s. At its core, it is a deeply neurological process. Advances in neuroscience have illuminated how our brain governs emotional regulation, empathy, and decision-making—key components of EI. Understanding the biological mechanisms behind EI can help us develop strategies to enhance … Continue reading "Building Emotional Intelligence as a Leader: How Our Brain Shapes Our Emotions"

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]]> 3804 Leveraging Your Strengths to Lead Successfully https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/2025/04/22/leveraging-your-strengths-to-lead-successfully/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:51:36 +0000 https://www.vistaglobalcc.com/?p=3793 Several years ago, I wrote a blog post about being a solopreneur and how understanding my strengths led to my success.  Shortly after writing that post, I took the CliftonStrengths 34 assessment again. It had been eleven years. I was a member of a new global team and was curious to learn if anything had … Continue reading "Leveraging Your Strengths to Lead Successfully"

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