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The Irony (and Confusion) of Going Above and Beyond
Titles can be misleading. Sometimes this is intentional, a classic bait and switch to get your click. Other times they
How to Interview Your Next Manager
Whatever side of the table you have found yourself on, you know how time-consuming, stressful, and uncomfortable interviews can be.
How to Coach Your Staff
Coaching was already growing at a rapid pace before the pandemic, during which it practically exploded. Suddenly, everyone was a
Why Do You Want to Be a Supervisor Anyway?
When I first started facilitating workshops, I would script them. In addition to all the preparation of research, slides, handouts
The Time Management Mistake Almost Everyone Makes
So much to do. So little time to do it. Work stuff. Life stuff. It is all just too much.
The Problem with Self-Care
As I type this, it is Volunteer Recognition Day, Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week and Stress Awareness Month. Depending on what
Feedback IS Personal- And It Should Be
One of the biggest struggles new managers have is feedback. Whether giving or receiving, most new managers stumble through this
How to Get the Most Important Work Done When EVERYTHING is Important
Management is hard. Very hard. It takes special skills to meet the needs of your staff, meet the demands of
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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