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Emily J. Pitman, ACC, CPCC COO of Concord Leadership Group | Co-Founder of Sidecar Advisors | Co-Director of Exactly What to Say® CoachingEmily J. Pitman is a leadership coach, writer, and lover of words who helps individuals and teams lead with clarity, creativity, and confidence. As COO of the Concord Leadership Group, she guides strategy, coaching programs, and leadership development for organizations around the world.Emily is also the Co-Founder of Sidecar Advisors and Co-Director of EWTS Coaching, where she helps build communities of coaches trained in both the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Core Competencies and Phil M. Jones’ Exactly What to Say® framework.A Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) and Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Emily blends curiosity, play, and purposeful reflection to help leaders uncover their natural creativity and bring more humanity into how they work and live.When she’s not coaching or training, Emily might be reading, quilting, walking in nature, hanging out with friends and family, or playing on her Nintendo Switch. She once even took an improv class—and counts it among her proudest adventures in learning to lead (and live) with play.She is available for coaching, coach training, and speaking engagements that invite people to rediscover the joy and creativity in leading well.

  • Less, Not More

    Less, Not More

    I think most people assume more when they hear the word goals. More productive.More connection.More wealth.More health. And I think that’s partly why I label myself a goal skeptic. I’m not going to complain if more comes into my life. But striving for those things — more hustle (the other word I associate with goals)…

  • Goals, Growth, and the Mirror Between Us

    Goals, Growth, and the Mirror Between Us

    One of the most sticky points in Marc’s and my relationship has always been our understanding and approach to goal setting. Marc loves goals.I—do not. For Marc, goals are a proactive invitation to possibility.For me, goals point out my failures and shortcomings. For Marc, goals put oil in the gears that make life and work…

  • Three Little Words

    Three Little Words

    If you look at the history of my life, the stories of my family of origin, the stories of their origin you would correctly assume – we are generally a family of early risers. With gratitude to those who set this path before me, I love the early morning hours of creation and connection and…

  • Oh, Holy Max

    Oh, Holy Max

    I know — Christmas is still 64 days away, with two holidays clamoring for attention between now and then. But this morning, for no apparent reason, it became imperative to figure out what we’ll do for a Christmas tree stand. Last year, when the decorations came down, the Christmas tree we’d taken out and fluffed…

  • about air

    I’m thinking of two metaphors today about air. Vacuum storage bags and balloons.  When I’ve used vacuum storage bags, a queen sized comforter suddenly fits compact on a shelf taking up less space than a shoe box. The air is magically vacuumed out (not really magically – it’s a vacuum) and all that is left…

  • Still Still Figuring It Out

    Still Still Figuring It Out

    Marc and I have just begun recording the third season of our podcast “Still Figuring Out”. We are continuing with our conversations about what we are still figuring out in life and work – and doing it all together. You can find us wherever you find your podcasts. 🙂