Blog For Coaches

Explores real coaching conversations, practical insights, and reflective tools to help you grow your presence, sharpen your skills, and support clients with greater clarity and confidence. Whether you’re building your practice or refining your approach, you’ll find grounded guidance for the work that happens beneath the surface.

Lessons We'll Carry: Leadership Reflections from a Rare Gathering

Ruthie Slingerland, MCC

Published on: 19/05/2026

Jamie and Ruthie Slingerland reflect on a rare gathering with Patrick Lencioni and John Maxwell — and the leadership lessons that stayed with them. Executive coaching in Franklin, TN.

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Interview Confidence Is Not About Having the Right Answers

Jamie Slingerland, MCC

Published on: 09/05/2026

What leaders in Nashville and Franklin often misunderstand about interviews — and what actually makes the difference. Insights from MCC coaches Jamie & Ruthie Slingerland.

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The Voice That Says You Do Not Belong Here

Jamie Slingerland, MCC

Published on: 09/05/2026

High-performing leaders in Nashville and Franklin, TN face imposter syndrome too. MCC coaches Jamie & Ruthie Slingerland share how to stop the inner critic and lead with greater clarity and presence.

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Knowledge vs. Wisdom: The Leadership Difference That Actually Matters

Jamie Slingerland, MCC

Published on: 04/05/2026

Knowledge has never been easier to come by. But wisdom is different. For executives and senior leaders, that distinction matters more than most people admit.

3 Ways to Coach Better (By Doing Less)

Jamie Slingerland, MCC

Published on: 02/05/2026

Nashville and Franklin, TN coach shares 3 presence-first shifts to make you better at coaching — by doing less, not more.

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