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You feeling it?
Stress. Yep. That word that we make sound sweeter by saying "stressed" is desserts spelled backwards. Forget the sweetness of...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Jun 21, 20211 min read


The irony: Resilient people don't feel resilient
I was asked to be the wrap-up keynote speaker at Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Canada. Sick Kids is a leader in pediatric medicine and...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Jun 21, 20211 min read


Trust = Consistency / Time
When I consult with groups that have challenging dynamics or a disconnect between a leader and a team, there is invariably a perception...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Jun 21, 20211 min read


No one likes being the ASKhole
We have all been in those shoes – the ones where you know what you say is not going to land well. In case you didn’t know, you are...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Jun 21, 20211 min read


You don't have to play the ASKhole
Ever been asked for feedback that you don’t want to share? Or feel uncomfortable sharing? Or maybe you’ve even felt some pressure to...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Jun 21, 20211 min read


Cold Metaphors for Leadership
So it turns out that I'm teased for my metaphors. Who knew! I tell people that I read somewhere that smart people use metaphors. So if...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Jun 21, 20211 min read


At first glance
We recently moved to San Antonio, Texas. Living this far south is eye-opening to this prairie girl from Western Canada. I am completely...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Jun 14, 20212 min read


Sometimes you just need a pig
So my in-laws gave our dog this squeaky pig for Christmas. Normally, our dog devours such loud and obnoxious toys, but not this pig. ...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Jan 17, 20212 min read


Self-Coaching 101
Sometimes you just have to put words on it. And when you do, things go so much faster. One good thing about being a coach is you can use...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Oct 2, 20202 min read


Get to the Middle of the Room
They say good coaches have coaches, and that is true for me. I reached out to my coach the other day because I knew I was rutted and was...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Sep 7, 20201 min read


Sometimes we are taller than we think
Last week I had a great day facilitating a diversity and inclusion retreat with a company that was super engaged. At the end of the day,...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Aug 23, 20201 min read


Developing the New Normal
I updated my website this week to capture the support North Star Coaching offers leaders in developing their "new normal". As I thought...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
May 17, 20201 min read


Built to Stand Tall
Earlier this year, I went on a sailing trip. The first big day of sailing had us on 10' high waves on the Atlantic. My out-of-shape...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
May 12, 20202 min read


Where's the peace in quiet?
I was out gardening the other day and smiled at my dog who was clearly feeling the quiet and safety of the neighborhood. Normally, I...

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Apr 22, 20201 min read


Slow Down to Go Fast
There is a Buddhist saying, "Go slow to go fast." That saying is five easy syllables that are so hard to action.

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Mar 11, 20201 min read


LEAP HR Conference 2020
Join Kerri Burchill at the next LEAP HR Conference in Chicago, Illinois.

Kerri Burchill, PhD
Mar 10, 20201 min read
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