The Latest from BEC
October 15, 2025
By Allison Iantosca, PCC New England weather is a study in polarities. Hang on. I was once told that talking about the weather is a lackluster stand-in for trust building at the start of a new relationship or conversation. That one should proffer an attempt at something more creative to demonstrate charisma and effort. I […]
October 1, 2025
By Dave Bushy, PCC The idea of forgiveness may be one of the most challenging of human concepts. I suspect it’s because our own complexity causes us to hold onto and process so many other emotions that can get in the way of the grace that is inherent in the simple act of forgiveness. Forgiving […]
September 17, 2025
By Lisa B. McNeill, PCC Peter Drucker, sometimes called the Father of Modern Management, is attributed with the quote, “culture eats strategy for breakfast.” I’ve been thinking about this quote lately as I work with some of my coaching clients. Leaders from CEOs to new managers have talked to me about employees who lack boundaries. […]
September 3, 2025
By Dave Bushy, PCC How do we gain perspective? I suppose it’s from experience. Framing that experience through awareness of its meaning is the hard work that supports our growth. Because experience is less about our trials than about learning. And less about our difficulties than seeing them as opportunities. My own life’s journey has […]
August 20, 2025
Billy Bomar and Uva Kimmey of the Howard Flying Circus wing-walk on a biplane over New York State. 1930. By Dave Bushy, PCC In the early 20th century, a common aerial stunt involved people venturing out onto the wing of a biplane in flight. It was exciting for those who watched from the ground, but […]
August 6, 2025
By Allison Iantosca, PCC It is easy to undermine the choices we make or to even notice them at all. But if we stop to consider the whole of our life, including what inspires us, informs us, makes us who we are, maybe we would be more accepting of our choices. Coaching creates that possibility. […]
July 23, 2025
By Dave Bushy, PCC “I can’t do it all.” Have you ever felt this way as a leader? I know I have. And I often deluded myself that, indeed, I could do it all. I meet with clients who are pulled in what seem to be endless directions. They struggle to keep up with […]
July 10, 2025
By Dave Bushy, PCC I suppose we’ve all experienced it: for some reason two people who work together don’t “click.” And, in truth, just don’t like each other. As an executive leading senior teams, I often faced situations like this. I’d be less than transparent if I also didn’t admit that, at times, I’ve also […]
June 25, 2025
By Dave Bushy, PCC Every day I speak with leaders who work with diligence and care in their jobs. They continually give of themselves in everything they do, almost all of the time. When the occasion warrants, my natural curiosity can cause me to ask about how they might find solace in their busy lives […]
June 11, 2025
By Dave Bushy, PCC Most people have heard the words “servant leadership” but how many leaders know what that means? Leadership, from my experience, is service — service to others — not service to oneself. I was honored to work with two leaders who epitomized such service. One was in the U.S. Army, the other […]