In 2023 I was searching for some additional personal leadership growth, and I knew that I needed support to accelerate the change I wanted to see in myself. I was lucky enough engage Aaron Mitchell, and we worked together to craft a Leadership Coaching plan just for me. We aimed to focus on improving my toolsets to better evaluate complex team dynamics, and to deploy more strategic and nuanced communication strategies that suited my goals, background, and personal style. In a sea of leadership advice for the majority, we were finding strategies that reflected who I am, and how I desire to show up. The beginning felt hard, but Aaron tailored his approach to suit my learning style: a combination of talking through my experiences, and supported with research/books/articles. Aaron’s coaching provided short term support through difficult moments, coupled with long term strengthening of my skillset. What surprised me the most was how intentional and curious Aaron was about digging into my personal values, and how he found approaches and solutions that perfectly fit to how I wanted to be and be seen. Aaron was also fearless in talking about the hard things, whether they be about people, about culture, or about myself. My Leadership Coaching experience with Aaron has created a seismic shift in how I prioritize my focus as a leader, how I approach communication and problem-solving, and how I stay grounded in my values. Or, to poorly quote Aaron, he helped me build the tools to show up as a clearer and truer version of me. I am so grateful for my time working with Aaron, our ongoing collaboration, and for all the ways I continue to return to his advice and trainings years later.