How Many Coaching Sessions Do I Need?

Common Coaching Queries for College Leadership I’m often asked this question when I meet new coaching clients. My answer, which some find frustrating, is that it depends. The right number of sessions depends on your goals, your capacity to reflect and take action, your budget, and the level of support you need. Do you need […]
My Path to Coaching Badass Women in Higher Ed

Childhood Dreams to Coaching in Higher Ed When I was a little girl, I would line up my stuffed animals classroom-style and pretend I was their teacher. I idolized my third-grade teacher, Mrs. Brophy, who wore loud clogs, taught us American Sign Language, and let us do impromptu dance performances at the front of the […]
Client Spotlight: Ashley Moore

Career Growth In Higher Ed I am excited to share an interview with my friend and colleague Ashley Moore. Ashley and I collaborated often when we were in our campus-based positions. Currently, Ashley is the Director of Client Sales and Service at FlexProfessionals in Boston. We talked about her transition from higher education to a […]
Who is on your personal advisory board?

Advice for College Leadership Our success as leaders is easier and more fun within a community. Leading in higher education, especially these past few years, requires mental and emotional strength. When you are hanging out with people who energize you, support your ambitions, and are also working hard to be the best leader they can […]
Are You a Badass Leader?
What is Badass Leadership in Higher Ed In my opinion, one of the highest compliments you can give a woman is that she is a badass. For instance, I was once plodding along in the woods of New Hampshire on my cross-country skis (sticking to the flat trails because I was terrified of hills), and […]
Celebrating International Coaching Week with Coaching Tools: The Wheel of Life

A Great Life Reflection Resource It’s Day #2 of International Coaching Week! Today I want to share a tool that is often used at the beginning of a coaching engagement, the Wheel of Life. This tool asks you to reflect on different aspects of your life and assign a satisfaction score. When you are ready […]
New Beginnings

New beginnings in higher ed Since last Wednesday afternoon I have: Tomorrow is a new day, dearies. Grab The Guidebook A resource for women working in higher education who want to rise above the noise and increase their confidence and impact at work. First name Email address DOWNLOAD NOW Thank you for subscribing!
Hi! I’m Kim.

Welcome To The Higher Ed Leadership Blog I’m starting a blog. Obviously. You are here reading it! Since the world shut down in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I’ve begun journaling every morning. Inspired by Julia Cameron’s idea of morning pages, I write three pages about whatever is on my mind before I get […]