Agility Counseling Group

Agility Counseling Group Providing mental health counseling & education for athletes, parents of athletes, coaches & leaders.

09/04/2026

We often think validating someone means agreeing with them. It doesn’t.

You can acknowledge someone’s experience, perspective, or humanity without approving of their beliefs or taking them on as your own.

That distinction matters, especially when we’re talking to people who see things differently than we do.

Validation creates room for empathy. And we need empathy in our workplaces, families, schools, communities, and relationships.

What does validation mean to you?

08/27/2026

The University of Michigan is changing the way some incoming freshmen will be evaluated, and it got me thinking about how we prepare high-achieving students for adversity.

Academic success matters. But so does learning what to do when things don't come easily.

A new environment. New expectations. A disappointing grade. Not being the best in the room.

These moments can be difficult, especially for students who are used to excelling.

We don't want to remove every difficult experience. We want to help young people build the skills, support, and capacity to navigate them.

That's a mental health conversation too.

Parents, educators, and coaches, what are your thoughts?

What if the thing you've been saying “one day” about finally got a date on the calendar?I've been thinking about all the...
08/26/2026

What if the thing you've been saying “one day” about finally got a date on the calendar?

I've been thinking about all the talented people who have ideas they genuinely care about, but somehow never get past the starting line.

Not because they aren't capable.

Sometimes there are just too many moving pieces, too many responsibilities, or no one around to ask, “So... what happened with that thing you said you were going to do?” 😂

That's the space I wanted to create with Agility Accountability Group: Get the Idea Out of the Vault.

A small, intentional group where you can bring the idea you've been sitting on, talk through where you are, figure out what needs to happen next, and come back the following month ready to report on it.

⭐ 2 Spots Left!
📅 September 2026 – June 2027
Monthly sessions, with no meeting in December
👥 2-hour, in-person group sessions
🎯 Limited industries and one spot per idea/industry

The goal is to keep the room focused and make sure everyone has space to build their own thing.

I'm not interested in creating another space where we get excited for two hours and then go home and do nothing.

I want to see movement.

I want to see the author finally start writing. The conference idea become a real plan. The nonprofit move from a conversation to a launch. The business that's been sitting in someone's head finally get its first real steps.

You might already have everything you need to begin. You may just need a little structure, accountability, and someone in your corner.

If you've been waiting for a sign to get that idea moving, maybe this is it.

If you have an idea you’re ready to move, comment “VAULT” in the comments or send me a DM. I’d love to hear what you’re working on and get you the details.

08/24/2026

We have to be careful about how we talk about mental health.

Mental health and mental illness are NOT the same thing.

Someone can be struggling and not have a mental illness. They may be overwhelmed, lacking support, navigating unhealthy relationships, or still developing the coping skills and capacity they need for that season of life. And those things can be taught and built.

And someone can have a diagnosis and still thrive, excel, learn, lead, and live a meaningful life.

Mental health is a continuum.

There will be seasons when we're doing really well and seasons when we're barely getting through. Neither one tells the whole story of who we are.

We don't have to wait until someone is in crisis to talk about mental health.

We can talk about building capacity. We can talk about support. We can talk about healthy relationships and the skills that help us navigate difficult seasons.

That's part of mental health too. Send this to someone who may need the reminder that struggling doesn't tell the whole story.

08/20/2026

A senior leader sits through a difficult meeting.

Everyone is looking to them for the answer. They make the call everyone has been waiting for, then return to their office and close the door behind them.

For the first time all day, nobody needs anything from them.

And that's when they realize just how tired they are.

Not simply from the workload, but from constantly being the person who has to hold it together, make the decision, and keep moving.

This is something I see often with high performers. Being capable becomes an expectation. Being dependable becomes an identity. And somewhere along the way, asking for support can start to feel like something they should be able to do without.

The question isn't always, “Can you handle it?”

Sometimes it's:

“What is it costing you to always be the one who can?”

08/06/2026

People often ask what makes Executive Therapy different.

Many of these beliefs have been shaped over more than two decades as a therapist, years of coaching athletes and leaders, and countless conversations with people carrying significant responsibility.

I've learned that meaningful growth isn't measured by how someone feels during a session. It's reflected in how they think, respond, communicate, and lead when life becomes demanding.

Executive Therapy isn't about creating dependence. It's about helping leaders recognize patterns, challenge blind spots, make values-based decisions, and develop the capacity to lead well without losing themselves in the process.

If these beliefs resonate with you, perhaps it's time to invest in the person behind your leadership.

Schedule your consultation today.
📞 (419) 972-1114
📧 [email protected]

Before I ever sat across from CEOs, principals, physicians, and other high performers, I spent years coaching college an...
07/28/2026

Before I ever sat across from CEOs, principals, physicians, and other high performers, I spent years coaching college and high school athletes. One of the things coaching taught me was that improvement doesn't happen by simply encouraging people. It happens by paying close attention.

I used to spend hours watching game film, looking for patterns most people missed. Then I'd build practices around what actually needed work, not just what looked good on paper.

Today, my Executive Therapy Coaching looks much the same.

Through our PIE Framework, every session is designed to identify the patterns, beliefs, behaviors, and emotional habits influencing performance. Most of my clients aren't trying to become better leaders at the expense of being better spouses, parents, partners, or friends. They're trying to excel in both worlds.

Together, we work on making values-based decisions during each season of life, prioritizing what matters most, and asking for the support they need without guilt or pride getting in the way.

They don't just want a space to be heard. They want measurable growth, personally and professionally. They want to understand why they respond the way they do, where they're getting in their own way, and what to do differently.

At the end of every session, I provide direct feedback, practical observations, and actionable next steps. Similar to the "scouting reports" that once broke down game performance with athletes, I now help leaders recognize blind spots, challenge irrational thinking, and notice the emotional exits they instinctively reach for under pressure.

High performers appreciate clarity. They appreciate honest feedback. They appreciate knowing exactly where to focus their energy between now and our next conversation.

Coaching has changed arenas, but the work remains the same: helping people perform at their highest level by developing the person behind the performance.

If you're ready to lead with greater clarity, capacity, and intention, both professionally and personally… I invite you to schedule a consultation. I'd be honored to partner with you in your next season of growth.

📞 (419) 972-1114
📧 [email protected]

Three years ago, Agility Counseling Group began with a simple belief: when people develop the skills to navigate life's ...
07/24/2026

Three years ago, Agility Counseling Group began with a simple belief: when people develop the skills to navigate life's challenges with greater awareness, flexibility, and emotional agility, they don't just feel better… they lead and perform better.

As we celebrate three years, I'm incredibly proud of what we've built and even more grateful for the people and organizations who have trusted us along the way.

Over the past three years, ACG has had the privilege to:

⭐ Host two Athlete Mental Health Summits, bringing together more than 600 student-athletes from 20+ high schools.

⭐ Launch a national college-to-high school athlete mentoring program.

⭐ Present at more than 30 national conferences, conventions, and leadership summits.

⭐ Support more than 100 counseling and coaching clients, including executive leaders committed to growing both personally and professionally.

⭐ Deliver more than 10 workshops and webinars focused on emotional agility, leadership, psychological safety, and mental wellness.

While I'm proud of these milestones, what means the most are the conversations behind the numbers… the leaders who chose vulnerability, the athletes who found their voice, the students who realized they weren't alone, and the organizations committed to creating healthier cultures.

Thank you to every client, partner, school, colleague, intern, volunteer, and supporter who has been part of this journey. Here's to continuing to help people move forward with greater courage, clarity, and agility.

Happy 3rd Anniversary, Agility Counseling Group!

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