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As a pro bono vocational coach, I sit, listen, and ask generative questions of my interlocutor. The colleagues who approach me for these types of purposeful conversations, seek a discussion partner who helps them unpack their core motivations and assists in unblocking barriers to their professional progress. We may discuss questions centered on their “why” or on strategic tactics over the course of multiple conversations.

While at the Idaho Commission for Libraries, a state agency supporting the development of libraries, I was a member of the Senior Management Team (aka Executive Team). I provided leadership and strategy guidance in support of the state agency’s mission. I also assisted with the development and review of the agency's strategic plan. As part of my particular strategic remit, I focused on identifying and connecting with organizations to form and strengthen community partnerships in support of the library role in addressing community aspirations and challenges. Acting as a consultant to academic, public, and special libraries, I connected libraries with statewide resources to build their capacity to serve their communities. In this role, I represented the interests, assets, and needs of Idaho libraries through collaborations, partnerships, and relationships on a state, regional, and national level. Conducting research on behalf of these library clients, I monitored national, state, and local trends and issues affecting Idaho communities and libraries. Additionally, I supported the State Librarian working with the governor-appointed Board of Commissioners on budget and policy.

Key questions that impact how I think and what I pursue in the false dichotomy of work-life (when, in reality, all is connected).

As an analytical thinker, I ponder future outcomes in both home and work life, and the intermediate steps to see transformation from the current to the future state of affairs.