Life as a Vampire

October 14th, 2025 by Kelly Kienzle

Possible Vampire House (view in browser to see this cool photo)

Have you ever considered becoming a vampire?  Probably not.  But have you ever considered doing something that you’ve never done before?  Quite likely. Making an informed decision of whether to become a vampire is a paradox: To make this decision, you need to understand what life

What do an octopus, a compass, and a cave have in common?

September 21st, 2025 by Kelly Kienzle

An octopus, a compass, and a cave are all in my new book! After almost 2 years in the making, I am thrilled to announce the arrival of my first book, Alchemy Workbook: Journey Into Your Next! I am so excited put this book into your

Want to Play a Game?

July 24th, 2025 by Kelly Kienzle

Do you think you over-think too often?  Or maybe you feel you live too much of your life in your head?  Do you wish you could step outside, for just one minute, from the one hundred micro-decisions you make each day? Or are you like me

Back to the Mat

May 29th, 2025 by Kelly Kienzle

“He lived a short distance from his body.” Does this ever describe you?  It described me for the last few months (as well as a character from a James Joyce novel). I was deep in the process of re-building my company and had been working so

Leading Through Chaos – – and Opportunities

April 9th, 2025 by Kelly Kienzle

If you’re leading a mission-driven organization right now, you are all too familiar with the stress and uncertainty swirling through our economy. Between tightening funding streams, increasing constituent needs, and the relentless pressure to do more with less, this additional volatility can feel overwhelming. You’re not alone—and it’s not

40 Leaders in 40 Days

March 26th, 2025 by Kelly Kienzle

As a leader, when you are in chaotic and fast-changing times, what do you most crave?  I wondered about this question during the darkness of late winter this year.  So I set out to discover the answer to that question and a few more. The Interviews

I want to contribute to something important.

January 9th, 2025 by Kelly Kienzle

“I want to contribute to something important.” This goal, as described by Adam Grant, rings true for me. I can set goals, define KPIs, make commitments and articulate aspirations.  But all of that work boils down to this one simple desire: I want to contribute to

Kindness: The Vehicle of Easeful Change

November 21st, 2024 by Kelly Kienzle

“Kindness eases change.”  I read these words for the first time several months ago.  Octavia Butler, one of the first published African American and female writers of science fiction, wrote them almost 50 years ago. Our Capacity for Kindness I was struck by the simplicity of

What is Your Good Left Undone?

October 22nd, 2024 by Kelly Kienzle

Do you feel you have done enough good in the world?  I don’t yet.  I’m working on it (literally, through my coaching and facilitation).  Yet sometimes I wonder where else I can do good. I recently read the historical fiction novel, The Good Left Undone by

Who’s Afraid of Tragic Optimism?

July 31st, 2024 by Kelly Kienzle

Does optimism ever feel like a risk?  Whenever I consider tackling a big project, I sometimes shy away from believing in it wholeheartedly.  I temper my optimism because I fear disappointment or regret if it fails.  I worry that having too much exuberance will cause me