Introduction

O+I Develop was formed in October 2019 and became a certified benefit corporation, certified by Benefit Corporations for Good, in April 2022. As a Leadership Development and Career Transition Coach, I follow an evidence-based, integrative, goal-focused approach to coaching. It is comprehensive and helps professionals move beyond addressing immediate concerns or achieving short-term goals. It invites self-reflection, encourages deeper growth, and builds new capacities and attitudes that last. Organizations partner with me to work with their leaders, and private clients seek career transition services.

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Mission

My Vision:

A connected and purpose-led world.

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My Mission:

Partnering with organizations and individuals to reach their full potential with purpose, meaning, and joy.

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My Values:

• Invest in relationships and causes that amplify equity.

• Show compassion and kindness toward all people, regardless of their differences in identity, ability, and culture.

• Enjoy life and consciously weave and integrate personal and professional priorities.

 

Summary Review of the Year

People:

I believe coaching is a partnership to maximize personal and professional potential. My role is to create a trusting space where people can step out of their busy worlds and consider new avenues and possibilities. I listen deeply, ask important and thought-provoking questions, and provide guidance and support throughout the coaching journey. I’ll stretch them to lean into areas that are challenging to take on alone and help them find clarity. I hold them accountable for taking actions and achieving results that will last for long-term excellence. The professionals I support include men, women, people of color, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.

 

Planet:

I commit to reducing, reusing, and recycling. Some of the ways I focus on sustaining and improving the environment and shrinking my carbon footprint include:
 

• Reducing paper use and printing double-sided whenever possible.

• Recycling paper, cardboard, plastic, and other renewable resources.

• I minimize my carbon footprint by leveraging technology and reducing my use of printing, traveling, and commuting whenever possible.

• Working from my home office.

• Using reusable dishware.

• Volunteering at We Believe in Portland events

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This is all clearly stated on my website in the “About” section.

 

Profit:

My clients have doubled the number of leaders I work with, and I have retained a global NGO, a healthcare organization, and a business publication. My client base has shifted to 90% corporate and 10% private.

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Key Metrics

Donations

I increased and focused my donations to one organization that supports underrepresented populations, including:
 

• Multnomah Athletic Foundation: Provides character and confidence-building opportunities through athletics and education in underserved communities.

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Service

I increased my leadership at Multnomah Athletic Foundation.
 

• Co-Chair and Board Member: Facilitate bi-monthly meetings and engage strategically with board members and ED.

• Co-Chair Grants Committee: Review and select community grants that support confidence and character-building opportunities for youth through athletics. I average one meeting per month and volunteer for 5 hours a month.

• ED Peer Group Facilitator: Launched a peer group of executive directors who receive our grants to meet quarterly. The purpose of the group is to create a space where this community can get to know and support each other, collaborate on sharing, listening, and communicating, and operate with a growth mindset - being open, curious, and learners. The time commitment is 12 hours per year.

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I volunteered for the "We Believe in Portland" city cleanup.

 

Coaching clients/hours

Over the past year, I have coached more than 20 individuals, totaling over 100 hours. On average, I spend a year with each individual. In addition, I meet with my three corporate clients once a month for check-ins and offer periodic workshops on topics relevant to the company’s needs.

 

Communication

I wrote an inspiring quarterly newsletter and sent it to close to 400 professionals. In addition, I promote supportive content on LinkedIn twice a month and support other posts daily.

 

I increased my visibility by sponsoring Portland Business Journal’s Mentor Monday and held three discussions on managing generations in the workplace. I continue to be active in the PBJ Biz Women Coalition.

 

Continuing Education

Curiosity and learning are critical to being an effective coach. In the past year, I have achieved the following recertifications through long-term learning and growth.

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• Multiple ICF-certified webinars

• 10 hours of mentor coaching to recertify at the ACC level

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction certification

 

Coming Year

I will continue to learn and develop so I can support my clients with transparency and authenticity. In addition, I will deepen my coaching by seeking to advance my coaching certification to the PCC level and attend a 3-day silent retreat.

 

Closing

With a strong emphasis on striking a healthy balance between work and life, I will continue to model for my clients the importance of work, service, curiosity, and rest.