Advocacy Leadership

Building Systems of Advocacy for Leaders & Implementers

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  • The Evolution of Advocacy in Leadership Development

    Leadership is not a static quality but a journey that encompasses personal growth, evolving responsibilities, and a deepening understanding of advocacy at each stage. In this exploration of leadership development,… Read more

  • Learning from the Past, Shaping a Resilient Future

    In the 1960s, Stanley Milgram’s controversial experiments revealed a harrowing truth about human behavior: our tendency to comply with authority to an extreme, often against our moral compass. Similarly, Solomon… Read more

  • What’s at Risk?

    The Impact of Action and Inaction in Advocacy Advocacy is more than just voicing concerns; it’s about pushing for meaningful change. Yet the path to impact is fraught with decisions,… Read more

  • Avoiding Defensiveness in Advocacy

    Understanding and Overcoming Psychological Barriers Advocacy can be an emotionally charged endeavor. You’re striving to drive change, often in areas that elicit strong opinions. The stakes are high, and defensiveness… Read more

  • Navigating Advocacy Through Integral Theory’s 4 Quadrant Model

    An Introduction to Holistic Advocacy The world of advocacy is a complex landscape, encompassing a range of methodologies, techniques, and strategies. While some traditional frameworks focus on specific aspects of… Read more

  • Dynamics of Advocacy

    Advocacy is often thought of as a singular act, but it’s much more complex than that. This post aims to explore the intricacies of advocacy through the ‘Advocacy Bridge’ concept.… Read more

  • What Does Advocacy Look Like?

    We often hear the term “advocacy,” but what does it actually look like in practice? Advocacy takes on many shapes and sizes, and it’s not always about being the loudest… Read more

  • The Imperative of Advocacy: Why We Need More Voices for Change

    In a world that often seems polarized and fragmented, the need for advocacy has never been more critical. Advocacy goes beyond mere support; it involves taking action and speaking out… Read more

  • Videos of the “A Bend in the Road” Seminar Available!

    The videos from the first seminar are available on Youtube! The seminar was a great success with each presenter engaging thoroughly with the audience. If you were unable to make… Read more

Welcome!

I believe the world needs more people who advocate for those in need. I’m looking to work on building systems that encourage people to stand for what they believe in to influence others to make better and more empathic decisions.  In my personal and professional development, the feedback given me is that I should lean into the drive and inclination to speak up and out for the people in my care. They mention that I embody advocacy and care about my employees.