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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

Let Your Staff Shine
I started my professional career in education where we spent a lot of time discussing and trying to address what

How Do You Plan to Be a Better Supervisor This Year?
When I facilitate workshops at conferences, I try to learn everyone’s name. If there are fewer than thirty people, I

How to Get Better at Managing Your Email
I have a standing monthly meeting with two people. After sending out a reminder for the latest one, one of

The Danger of Operating in Chaos
I used to do some consulting with this one organization that did amazing work but it in an unamazing and

What Does It Mean to Be Professional?
We all want to be understood. In this hope, we all have moments of idealism that we are doing everything
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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