Coaching & Consulting
In my last post I talked about using the Bridges Lens to examine how we think behave, prioritize and make decisions in challenging times. In this post, I will follow by talking about the 4 levels that make up the Bridges relational model. At the individual level, we analyze the complexity of living in long … Read more
Health and Human Services is a rewarding yet sometimes challenging career. Particularly as we continue to try and recover from a global pandemic while now also facing unprecedented current geopolitical tensions. Common challenges we are facing across organizations can include any combination of funding cuts, higher levels of burn out, change exhaustion, depleted staff engagement, … Read more
The ability to effectively communicate and build trust are the most critical skills in leadership – and these skills are rooted in successful coaching and mentoring. As a leader, coaching and mentoring are essential not only to seek out for your own development, but also to embed and model with your team. Utilizing internal coaching … Read more
There are a number of factors that set the Bridges Model apart from other approaches including how we define poverty, how we engage and learn from people, how we recognize the impacts of income disparity, the methods we use to bring people together – and in providing a common language and understanding for everyone. The … Read more
The Getting Ahead model is a transformative, co-investigative approach that empowers individuals and families in poverty to assess their own situations, identify barriers, and build resources for long-term stability. Rather than prescribing solutions, it fosters self-sufficiency by helping participants shift from survival mode to stability while strengthening community connections. This model provides wrap around supports while ensuring … Read more
Bridges Out of Poverty provides a framework for understanding the challenges faced by individuals living in generational poverty and dives into the complex barriers that can keep them there. The workshop explores the hidden rules of economic class, the resources required for stability, and the importance of building social capital to foster long-term stability. It explores … Read more