What is a Change Catalyst

How is this different than consulting or coaching? Is this the hip new term for the same old practices?

Catalyst, in chemistry, any substance that increases the rate of a reaction without itself being consumed. Enzymes are naturally occurring catalysts responsible for many essential biochemical reactions. But at the core of a change catalyst lies the foundation of understanding, what change do you need and what is blocking you from making it happen?

So how does that apply to your personal, professional life or business? Often times consulting or coaching is sought out to help facilitate a lifestyle change on a personal level and in a professional sense a process or culture change. These resources in my experience offer a service that is rooted in observation and advising, which in theory is good but may only get you half way. I believe a Change Catalyst differs by bringing not only an increased rate, but also an optimized approach to any shift personally and professionally.

My goal is not just to offer you a plan, but to meticulously map it out so that you can embrace it and understand the path ahead as we find forward together. As defined in the chemistry context I will be an active participant focused on success with a deep understanding and appreciation for the why and what is driving you!

One on one coaching will focus on your short-term and long-term person and/or professional goals. These will translate into an action and accountability plan that you can put to work in your personal life and see the positive impact as well in your professional life.

This service is designed to identify the strengths and gaps within teams to assist in building a more complementary dynamic. By assessing any process workflows centered around communication and meeting structures an actionable implementation plan will be created for these learnings.

This will focus on process workflows within the day to day of your life or business. We will provide the guidance and actionable steps to create and maintain SOPs and routines that will help optimize your daily work. The scope can range from departmental to cross-functional and even at a organizational level.

This is a coaching program for individuals looking to unlock or level-up their creative potential. It is the ideal way to unlock your creativity and personal growth. No written rules, draw a card from the deck and unlock your creativity!

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The Enneagram Coaching will focus on helping you identify your primary Type, Wing and how these characteristics come into play with how you interact in the world. The goal is not only to identify, but to put into action the way you can best engage with others and the world around you.

What do I bring to the table?

I am a systems thinker that spent over 10 years in the culinary world before pursuing my own logistics and food sourcing business. From there I was invited into the wild world of software as an SQL developer and analyst. Over the years I have worked remotely and onsite with clients across many industries. One of my favorite aspects is project discovery, not only the business workflows, but the people and personnel dynamics that also come into play. Teamwork can be a very powerful thing when the right dynamics are identified and executed and this has become a passion of my to learn & understand how to catalyze them. The x-factor that I bring to the table is the ability to identify complimenting strengths, communication styles and the most optimal path to success by leveraging both through increased actionable awareness. If you are read to take the leap with your organization, team or on an individual level…Let’s go!

B.S. in Supply Chain Management from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
10 + years of working within unique teams in high pressure scenarios cross-functionally
5+ years of business analysis and mapping across multiple business branches with cross-functional teams
SQL software developer with a focus on statistical forecasting applications, technical writer and strategic partnerships manager
Extensive experience in change management and process workflow development in multiple organization structures and industries, ranging from startups to international established companies.
Certified Enneagram Coach

If one of my current offerings isn’t the right fit or you would like to discuss a hybrid of the above, please shoot me a note so we can connect and discuss other potential options of helping catalyze your life!