Jennifer Woppenkamp

Coaching Lessons From the Baseball Diamond: What My Son and I Learned in Our First Season

This spring, my son played his first season of baseball. As a parent, I was nervous, not just for him, but for myself. I’ve spent years as a business leader, supporting new team members as they step up for the first time, welcoming guests and clients, leading productive meetings, understanding financials, and having those “tough”Continue reading “Coaching Lessons From the Baseball Diamond: What My Son and I Learned in Our First Season”

Not a Coach

Leadership Isn’t Coaching—It’s Hands-On Development It all started with a conversation I had with someone I deeply respect. We were talking about coaching and how what I do can look like coaching. Here’s the thing: I’m not a coach. Coaching, as I understand it, is a hands-off process. It’s reflective, guided, and often about helpingContinue reading “Not a Coach”