Posts by Carol Ross
Update on ABV Pilot
We’re just about half-way through the ABV pilot. A few thoughts from working with four consultants and three clients: Each time you tell your story, something new comes out. As I listen to clients tell their story multiple times, first to me, then to the ABV team of consultants, then in more detail in the…
Read MoreGround Up
Lately, I’ve been thinking about bottom up vs. top down, first with my work with A Bigger Voice, and then with conversations with coaching clients who have hit the glass ceiling. Bottom up seems to be what’s up for others as well. This month’s Fast Company magazine has an article about evolutionary economics–how the business…
Read MoreCause Agnostic
Since starting this project six months ago, I’ve been drawn into many different worlds, including those of social entrepreneurs, book authors, non-profits, serial entrepreneurs, public policy activists. It can be hard to keep my bearings for what to focus on, as the ABV model can be applied to so many different situations. What I’ve been…
Read MoreWomen in Engineering
I’m always pleased when I can introduce friends to each other. This podcast interview with two friends, who I know from my days at U S WEST and Avaya, is an example of what can happen. Terry Morreale interviews Sarah Kiefhaber about her 29-year career in engineering. Sarah talks about finding mentors, the climate for…
Read MoreThe Mark of a Community-Builder
My friend, Shirley Anderson, host of the Coaching Salon, is one of the people I consider to be a great community builder. Shirley brings together coaches three times a month to learn about all things related to coaching–from building a coaching business to sticky situations with clients to honing coaching skills. Twenty or more coaches…
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