2026: The Year of Being Who You Are
By Andrea Chilcote
I was sitting with a client as she reflected upon the feedback she just received. “What hurts is that they are attributing motive to your behavior,” I said. “It’s done frequently in work
Executive Transition Coaching During Change
By Andrea Chilcote
The fourth edition of William Bridges’ classic book, Managing Transitions, was published in 2017. Eight years ago, that was the 25th anniversary edition. The concept, relevant for 33 (33!) years, is simple: People don’t experience “change.” A change is just that:
My, how time flies! And some things haven’t changed enough.
By Andrea Chilcote
I’m not typically one who celebrates (or even remembers!) anniversaries. If it weren’t for LinkedIn messages from many of my colleagues, I wouldn’t have remembered that Morningstar Ventures is 25 years old! It’s hard to believe that much time has passed,
What is Emotional Intelligence and Why It’s Important for Leaders
By Andrea Chilcote
The construct of emotional intelligence emerged on the scene in the early 90s, about the time I began my career as a leadership development specialist and fledgling coach. Of course, the skills
Give Yourself a Break
By Andrea Chilcote
Hello and welcome to summertime! (How did we land in July already?)
I hope you have made time for disconnecting from the day-to-day and have found renewed energy in whatever way you relax.
In early June,
The Courage to be Powerful
By Andrea Chilcote
A lifelong commitment I have made to my clients and my work in general is to practice what I teach. It is the way of integrity. This does not mean I aim to be perfect, or that I am at any given time masterful, or “better than”—it means that I continuously work to behave in the ways I hope to inspire others. Often, conditions conspire to offer me tests of my resolve.
Of late, I have been working with the quality of courage and its many complex behaviors.
One such behavior, “speaking truth to power,” seems to be at the heart of many development dilemmas.
It’s Time to Wake Up
By Andrea Chilcote
When you and I get up each day and make the decision to continue to lead, it is an act of courage.
The Power of Courageous Intent
By Andrea Chilcote
As I look into the new year, like many of you, I don’t have a clear view of what the future holds. When people ask me what I have planned for 2025, I startle a bit. How could I possibly know what I intend for 2025 when I don’t want 2024 to end?
Yesterday, when asked this question (again), I replied,
Looking Back to Look Ahead
By Andrea Chilcote
With the holidays upon us (already!), it’s time to look back and reflect on the year. I hope you can find an abundance of gratitude, albeit mixed with some “what ifs.” Reflection can be so meaningful…
Leadership Courage: Desired, Yet Elusive
By Andrea Chilcote
We are steeped in the process of gathering evidence to prove (or disprove) my hypothesis that what leaders need now are compassion, courage, and humility. Part of that work involves an assessment of leaders of varying levels across