“Change sucks and so do people,” remarked one executive. As the Founder & Chief Evolution Officer of Painted Porch Strategies, Amy respectfully disagrees. While change is inevitable, it doesn’t have to be unpleasant or falter, fizzle or fail. With over 20 years of leading change efforts with firms of all sizes, Amy is dedicated to helping teams develop the skills that lead to successful change. She believes that with the right mindset and strategies, change can be harnessed for positive outcomes and organizational success. Amy is also a speaker at a variety of conferences and organizations, including Toastmasters Leadership Institute, the ProjectSummit*BusinessAnalystWorld conference series, and chapters of NextUp and Junior League.  

Goldilocks Leadership Reflection Questions Summary

Self-Perception Questions:

• How confident am I feeling right now?
• How do I feel about my own strengths and struggles?
• How often have my emotions gotten ahead of me?

Self-Expression Questions:

• How confident are you to speak up and share your ideas?
• How comfortable am I holding others accountable?
• What percentage of time am I working independently versus collaboratively?

Interpersonal Balance Questions:

• What percentage of your work relationships are business only versus mutually beneficial?
• How well do you balance understanding with assertiveness?
• What percentage of your success has been done alone versus in collaboration?

Decision Making Questions:

• How well am I doing with problem solving?
• How well do I share workload?
• Am I a realist, or am I an idealist?
• How often do I rely on data versus my gut to make decisions?
• How comfortable am I making decisions with incomplete or imperfect data or information?

Core Emotional Intelligence Question:

• Are you managing your emotions, or are your emotions managing you?

These questions help leaders assess their current "Goldilocks balance" across all five key areas identified for effective leadership development.

Certification Credits

PDU Credit: If you have a PMP or other PMI certification, you can claim/self-report 1 Power Skills (formerly Leadership) PDU by logging the following: Education - Digital Media/Webinar & Activity Title. For more on PDU reporting, visit https://www.pmi.org/certifications/certification-resources/maintain/pmi-talent-triangle-update, and for future questions, reach out to [email protected]. 

IIBA CDU Credit: For anyone with a certification from IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis), you can claim and self-report 1 CDU under category 5 (self-directed learning) and “Other Education Providers.” NOTE: Your claim may be validated by IIBA at the time of recertification, so please keep a copy of the confirmation email you receive after you register for each live or on-demand webinar.

SEU Credit: If you have a CSM, CSPO or other Agile/Scrum certification from Scrum Alliance, you can self-report 1 SEU, logging under 'Training' or 'Event.'