Meet Paula.
I've spent nearly four decades helping nonprofit leaders navigate the messy, complicated and rewarding business of leadership. And I still love it.
Thousands of leaders. Six books. Decades of experience. One very practical approach to nonprofit leadership.
I've Been in the Room.
I've worked alongside Executive Directors, CEOs, senior managers and volunteer board members who are trying to lead well while balancing limited resources, competing priorities and the occasional fire that definitely wasn't on the agenda that morning.
I'm not here to stand on the sidelines and tell you how leadership should work.
I'm here to work alongside you.
Through coaching, education and practical resources, I help nonprofit leaders build skills, strengthen confidence and create healthier, more effective organizations where both people and missions can thrive.
What I Bring to the Table.
My work over the years has included leadership training, strategic planning, speaking and facilitation, employee surveys, online learning and writing six books for nonprofit leaders.
These days, as I gradually move into semi-retirement, I'm focusing on the work I enjoy most:
Leadership coaching. Employee experience. Practical online learning. And being a trusted thinking partner for nonprofit leaders.
Sometimes you don't need another consultant with a 200-page report. You need someone who understands the situation, asks the right questions and helps you figure out what to do next.
My Approach.
Practical. Evidence-informed. Down-to-earth.
No jargon. No management fads.
Just honest conversations, useful tools and ideas grounded in the realities of nonprofit leadership.
If you're looking for someone who understands the work — and genuinely enjoys helping leaders grow — I'd love to connect.
One-on-One Coaching with Paula.
Sometimes, you just need someone who's been there before.
Whether you're navigating a challenging employee situation, a board issue, a leadership transition or simply need a trusted sounding board, Paula brings decades of nonprofit experience to the conversation.
Get practical, personalized guidance to help you move forward with confidence.