When I stepped into my role as Executive Director, I found myself in a storm of challenges. My staff and board were in disarray, and our capital campaign was at risk of falling apart. At the same time, I was navigating the heartbreak of my partner Gordon’s terminal illness while he was living abroad in Scotland.

Through my regular coaching sessions with Becky, I learned to set clear goals and shift my perspective. I became intentional about aligning my personal desires with the organization’s objectives. Despite the upheaval of staff and board turnovers, I focused on immediate, weekly, and monthly priorities. The clarity that Becky had taught me to find allowed us to pull off something incredible: we launched a cohesive campaign that brought in our first-ever million-dollar contribution and achieved our full funding goal in just a few weeks.

Once I had stabilized things at work, I knew it was time to prioritize my personal life. I took a private retreat to sort through my thoughts and energy. When I returned, I empowered my staff to take on more responsibilities and carved out time for a sabbatical. That time in Scotland was invaluable. I was able to be fully present with Gordon, caring for him during his final year of life.

I learned from Becky that balance IS possible, even in the most difficult circumstances, and that clarity and intention can create transformative results both personally and professionally.