Kerri Burchill, PhDMay 122 minPushing a boulder? STOP! Ever feel like you are putting in energy, time and effort and not getting anywhere? I call that "pushing a boulder." My best advice is...
Kerri Burchill, PhDMar 312 minTwo Down and Many More to Go! I always say, “Slow down to go fast”, but I skipped the slow down part. Let me give a little bit of background. I was invited to...
Kerri Burchill, PhDFeb 82 minSitting Still - That's Hard! It’s funny how grief works. When my Dad first passed, I didn’t tell anyone that didn’t have to know for several months. Then I slid it...
Kerri Burchill, PhDNov 9, 20212 minManaging the EgoI’ve been a solopreneur for two months now and I have hit a wall – my ego. The problem may not be what you think. The problem is that...
Kerri Burchill, PhDJun 21, 20211 minIntentionally saying itI was working with a team who had lost its synergy (and harmony!) together. The leader asked for my help in developing that team synergy....
Kerri Burchill, PhDJun 21, 20211 minYou feeling it? Stress. Yep. That word that we make sound sweeter by saying "stressed" is desserts spelled backwards. Forget the sweetness of...
Kerri Burchill, PhDJun 21, 20211 minThe irony: Resilient people don't feel resilientI was asked to be the wrap-up keynote speaker at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Canada. Sick Kids is a leader in pediatric medicine and...
Kerri Burchill, PhDJun 21, 20211 minTrust = Consistency / TimeWhen I consult with groups that have challenging dynamics or a disconnect between a leader and a team, there is invariably a perception...
Kerri Burchill, PhDJun 21, 20211 minNo one likes being the ASKholeWe have all been in those shoes – the ones where you know what you say is not going to land well. In case you didn’t know, you are...
Kerri Burchill, PhDJun 21, 20211 minYou don't have to play the ASKholeEver been asked for feedback that you don’t want to share? Or feel uncomfortable sharing? Or maybe you’ve even felt some pressure to...
Kerri Burchill, PhDJun 21, 20211 minCold Metaphors for LeadershipSo it turns out that I'm teased for my metaphors. Who knew! I tell people that I read somewhere that smart people use metaphors. So if...
Kerri Burchill, PhDJun 14, 20212 minAt first glanceWe recently moved to San Antonio, Texas. Living this far south is eye-opening to this prairie girl from Western Canada. I am completely...
Kerri Burchill, PhDJan 17, 20212 minSometimes you just need a pigSo my in-laws gave our dog this squeaky pig for Christmas. Normally, our dog devours such loud and obnoxious toys, but not this pig. ...
Kerri Burchill, PhDOct 2, 20202 minSelf-Coaching 101Sometimes you just have to put words on it. And when you do, things go so much faster. One good thing about being a coach is you can use...
Kerri Burchill, PhDSep 7, 20201 minGet to the Middle of the RoomThey say good coaches have coaches, and that is true for me. I reached out to my coach the other day because I knew I was rutted and was...
Kerri Burchill, PhDAug 23, 20201 minSometimes we are taller than we thinkLast week I had a great day facilitating a diversity and inclusion retreat with a company that was super engaged. At the end of the day,...
Kerri Burchill, PhDMay 17, 20201 minDeveloping the New NormalI updated my website this week to capture the support North Star Coaching offers leaders in developing their "new normal". As I thought...
Kerri Burchill, PhDMay 12, 20202 minBuilt to Stand TallEarlier this year, I went on a sailing trip. The first big day of sailing had us on 10' high waves on the Atlantic. My out-of-shape...
Kerri Burchill, PhDApr 22, 20201 minWhere's the peace in quiet? I was out gardening the other day and smiled at my dog who was clearly feeling the quiet and safety of the neighborhood. Normally, I...
Kerri Burchill, PhDMar 11, 20201 minSlow Down to Go FastThere is a Buddhist saying, "Go slow to go fast." That saying is five easy syllables that are so hard to action.