Dear Reader,

I couldn't see the audience because of the stage lights. Every once in a while, my lip would stick to my teeth because I was getting the dry mouth of nervousness. It's my turn with the mic at the Moth GrandSLAM with 9 other AZ winners from the past year.

5 years ago, if you would have told me that I would be standing on a stage in a storytelling competition sharing a word-for-word memorized story about dancing with my daughter before she launched to Paris, I would have had so many questions. But such is life. It unfolds and develops in ways that we often don't plan. I'd love to share that story with you now.

~Julie

💡 Programs

STEP Next-Level Leadership. This will be our 18th group coaching offering: STEP Next Level. Have you heard of it? Here are the 5 skills that the cohort works on in community:

1. Creating a Culture of Feedback
2. The Art & Science of Making Hard Decisions
3. Developing Your Leadership Presence and Communication for Leaders
4. Future-Focus, Visioning
5. Organizational Health

Interested in possibly joining us this August to December 2026 to accelerate your growth? Space is limited. Want to learn more? Reach out at office@LancasterLeadership.com​

📚 Resources

Who We Are. This new video showcases who we are at Lancaster Leadership, the work we do, and the impact we hope to create through leadership development, coaching, and workplace culture support. We’d love for you to take a few minutes to watch and learn more about what drives our work.

NAU-Certified Programs. We’re excited to share that select Lancaster Leadership programs are now eligible for Northern Arizona University digital badges! These optional badges recognize your commitment to leadership growth and professional development, while giving you a credential you can proudly showcase on LinkedIn, your resume, and other professional platforms. We’re thrilled to offer this new opportunity to add even more value to your learning experience with us.

Profit With Law Podcast. I recently joined Moshe Rosenblum-Amsel on the Profit with Law podcast for a conversation about leadership, workplace culture, succession planning, and the power of storytelling in the workplace.

If you’re building a team or growing an organization, we’d love for you to tune in. Watch the full episode and explore the impact of intentional leadership.

🩵 Our Team

Facilitator Highlight. We believe in serving beyond just our work. Today we are highlighting our very own Jeff Kennedy: he is currently in the Flinn Brown 2026 cohort for public service and is also on the Northern Arizona Human Resources board.