From founder Chris Wallace Caldwell Catalysis LLC has been around for over 14 years, but there was a period of time when I agonized about the decision to form my own company. Prior to moving to Portland, I was the executive director at a science museum. I grew the budget and attendance of the museum

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from founder Chris Wallace Caldwell I have to admit that in my career, there was a time when I was a bit more focused on the “serious” manifestation of my work. You know … stay on task, use big words, write important things, get tasks done. I certainly employed a more intuitive organic side, but

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Want to know why we think facilitation can change the world? Listen to Chris’ conversation with Trudi LeBrón, founder of the Institute for Equity-Centered Coaching.  In this episode, Chris explores the relationship between coaching, facilitation, and the future. She and Trudi break down this intersection between coaching and facilitation, whether or not facilitation is truly

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We have been wanting to share our new leadership team coaching program in greater detail, and now feels like the perfect time. Our most recent cohort of our GRACE™️ Leadership Team Coaching program wrapped up at the start of the year and we heard from the group how it went.  A little context first Last

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“If we want things to stay as they are, things will have to change.” – Guiseppe di Lampedusa, Italian novelist (1896-1957)  Sometimes we need to take time to capture what is working.  I once worked with a leader who was passionate about capturing the essence of what had been going so well for the last

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Okay, be honest.  How many times have you left an online meeting and had to pee like a racehorse? Turns out this phrase originated from the 1970s when horse trainers began using diuretics that caused racehorses to shed as much as 10 pounds before a race.  I have worked with extremely committed people in non-profits

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