As an Agile Coach and Scrum Master, I help teams focus on purpose, team health, and motivation as the foundation for delivering value to your customers.
I’ve been working in the tech industry for over a decade and have seen what works – and what doesn’t – for building high-performing teams. I use this experience plus extensive training in the Agile space to coach people and teams on defining and achieving their goals.
Awkwardness is the feeling of unease. You may have heard of it as “day 2,” “the point of no return,” “storming,” or “liminal space.” It’s a signal of growth. It comes when you’re about to change or are undergoing change. Or maybe you’ve gone through a transformation and it’s not quite what you hoped for.
A big mistake I see companies make is declaring that they “are Agile now,” then continue working the same way they were before. Because they don’t have the support they need to get through the awkwardness of becoming Agile, they label the transformation a failure.
I collaborate with organizations on why they want to change, what they want to achieve, and coach them through awkward Agile towards their success. And, once they’ve achieved their transformation goals, I ensure they’re able to sustain a culture of trust, innovation, and continuous improvement.
I coach teams, companies, leaders, and individuals on starting and sustaining Agile practices.
Need an interactive training on an Agile practice or tool? I’m here to help.
When a meeting calls for focusing on outcomes and for all voices to be heard, allow me to step in and guide the flow.
I’m always interested in volunteering, mentoring, writing, and speaking about Agile, team health, and psychological safety.
You may have noticed it’s a little quiet around here. That’s because I’m busy creating videos and blog posts for Agile Learning Labs. Check them out! I’d love to hear your feedback.
Read MoreIt’s been a busy year. I started working as an independent Agile Coach in January. That same month, I started this website. I set out to write one blog post a week. That… didn’t happen….
Read MoreThe introverts. The quiet ones. The people who think before they speak. The processors. And the cry of facilitators: “How do I get them to talk more?” I spend most of my time in meetings…
Read MoreSome months ago, I talked about high-performing teams – what “high-performing” means and how to help your team get there. Since then, I’ve noticed three easy-to-spot commonalities among high-performing teams. 1. They have their cameras…
Read MoreIf you’d like some coaching in your Awkward Agile journey, connect with me.