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Why Aren’t You Paying Your People on Time?
The first of many instances I wasn’t paid on time was as a full-time employee. Our payday fell on a

The Cost of Kindness
During one of the first workshops I facilitated, a participant raised her hand to- presumably- answer a question I had

Summer School Lunch and Learn Series FAQs
he Summer School Lunch and Learn Series is our newest professional development offering, co-organized with Jenice Lee of School After

Setting Your Heart on Fire: A New Year’s Message through Bob Dylan
I am 47 years old and I just discovered Bob Dylan. Over the years, I have listened to and enjoyed

Want to Build a Stronger Team? Create More Conflict
People will do most anything to avoid conflict. At work 64% say they would rather compromise than advocate for their

Virtual Team Building
When the 2020 pandemic hit, it seemed the world had turned upside down in all aspects of our lives. As

Leadership, the Downfall, and the Resurgence of the Washington Football Team
In late 2019, Jay Gruden was fired as head coach of the then Washington Redskins after an 0-5 start and

The Case for Letting Staff Choose Their Professional Development
For most of my professional life, opportunities to learn and grow were dictated to me. Supervisors would let me know

About Katherine Spinney
I have spent my entire career working to improve the lives of others. Educated at the University of Virginia and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, I have earned Master’s degrees in both teaching and social work. I have worked in diverse environments from urban to rural to suburban as well as four years living and working overseas. With extensive experience in the public and non-profit sectors, I have been in management for nearly a decade. I have combined my experience, education and passion to create Katherine Spinney Coaching LLC in order to support others on their own professional journeys.
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