The Word From JumpShift
Coaching Conversations: with Lettie Dalton
“I always wanted to become a leader and now I don’t.” That’s an eye-opening start to a conversation with a leadership development professional! We are discussing the path Lettie Dalton has taken on her way to becoming a coach, facilitator, and...
Coaching Conversations: with Dan Lake
Long before Dan Lake was a lead facilitator and coach at JumpShift, he was a bungy jump instructor and tour guide. “It’s different but similar when you compare motivating people to leap off a bridge and taking a professional or personal leap of...
Leadership Insights: Riding a bike
Carl Sanders Edwards I’ve been reflecting on my child learning to ride a bike. In true Dad fashion, I walked with them nudging and holding them up. Even with good natural balance, it wasn't pretty. So, I helped more; I nudged, I held, I made it...
Leadership Insights: Story editing
Carl Sanders Edwards My Dad was a primary school teacher. Unlike most teachers in those days, he was popular with the kids. I remember as a 6-year-old that everyone in our town seemed to know Dad and want to stop and chat and engage. So I asked...
Leadership Insights: How’s your to-do list?
Carl Sanders Edwards I took a deep breath. I gulped the bitter green tea, squeezing the caffeine placebo as much as I could. "Two more", I said to myself hoping for a mantra like boost. I was exhausted but still needed to do more. I wasn't...
Leadership Insights – vitamin or pain killer?
“I got it”, said Ross. “Got what?”, I replied. “You are selling vitamins not painkillers line” “Say what?”, I responded.