Phoenix Rise Consulting

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Last night our Resilience Circle gathered for what turned out to be one of our most powerful sessions yet and we are still feeling the warmth of it this morning.

There is something powerful about a group of people choosing to slow down together, check in
honestly, and hold space for one another. We are so grateful for the community that keeps
showing up month after month.

We have something extra special to share today.

On June 25th we are hosting a very
special Resilience Circle evening and we are honored to welcome Molly Keehn of CoJourn as
our guide for the night. This is an open invitation to anyone who has been curious about what
the Resilience Circle is, or who simply needs an evening of genuine connection, reflection, and
renewal.

This event is free. Space is limited. Registration is required.

Wednesday June 25th, 5:00 to 6:30pm

11 Boston Post Road, First Floor, Waterford CT

Reserve your spot at the link below. We cannot wait to see you there.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/resilience-circle-special-event-cojourn-with-molly-keehn-edd-tickets-1988570843925

06/04/2026

Tonight is Resilience Circle night.

5pm-6:30pm at 11 Boston Post Rd, First Floor, Waterford, CT.

Every month a small and growing group of people gathers at Phoenix Rise Consulting to check in, reflect, and reconnect with themselves and each other.

Tonight we welcome our biggest group yet and we are so grateful for every single person who keeps choosing to show up.

If you have been curious about what this looks like, first session is always free. We would love to have you join us.

Learn more at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2C8_tHTMSE6n4SNei51ZlKKWUpuK47dOnJE8u8hLOZdUNkhEUEdKNDExVzRSR1hIVUdSRjJOVVBRSi4u

06/03/2026

Most organizations celebrate low turnover. But what if the number is lying to you?

Phoenix Rise Consulting co-founder Erin Saylor spent nearly two decades in leadership, including time as a Chief Operating Officer, watching organizations misread one of their most important signals. In her latest article she makes the case that retention and engagement are not the same thing, and that the leaders who get this right are the ones willing to ask some uncomfortable questions of themselves first.

This one is worth a read and worth sharing with any leader in your life who is thinking about culture and retention.

Read the full article at phoenixrisect.com/insights/blog-post-title-four-lr658-tcthp-kexrg

06/01/2026

Every month a small group of people gathers at Phoenix Rise Consulting for something a little different: A guided space to check in, reflect, and reconnect with yourself and others who are navigating the same pace of life you are.

We call it the Resilience Circle and it has been one of the most meaningful things we do at Phoenix Rise. Each session opens with a reflection on the week, moves into a topic that meets the moment, and closes with a personal takeaway to carry into the month.

Sometimes we write. Sometimes we create. Sometimes we just sit with something together. People leave feeling more hopeful, more connected, and more equipped to face whatever comes next. Sometimes they leave ready to make a real change in their own lives.

The first session is always free. Each subsequent session is $30. We meet monthly in Waterford, CT and we are growing every month. Next gathering this Thursday, June 4th 5-6:30pm.

If this sounds like something you or someone you know has been looking for, we would love to have you in the room.

Learn more at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=2C8_tHTMSE6n4SNei51ZlKKWUpuK47dOnJE8u8hLOZdUNkhEUEdKNDExVzRSR1hIVUdSRjJOVVBRSi4u

05/29/2026

As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, the conversation should not close with it.

In this episode of Chronicles of the Phoenix, Erin Saylor and Courtney Seely explore what mental health awareness actually looks like beyond the month of May: the stigma that still surrounds asking for help, the way boys and men are socialized away from emotional expression, and what that costs them-and the quieter space between crises where the deeper work of mental health actually happens.

What makes this conversation different is that Erin and Courtney are not just leadership consultants talking about mental health. They are both licensed therapists who maintain active private practices alongside Phoenix Rise Consulting, Erin through Saylor Counseling and Courtney through Seely Psychotherapy. Nearly two decades of clinical experience each informs everything in this episode.

Listen now on Chronicles of the Phoenix at phoenixrisect.com/podcast
If this resonates share it with someone in your life who needs to hear it.

05/28/2026

Great leaders do not stand above their teams. They stand with them.

Phoenix Rise Consulting co-founder Erin Saylor believes you should never ask your team to do something you are not willing to do yourself. If you would not roll up your sleeves and do the work, you have no business asking your staff to do it. That kind of leadership builds trust, respect, and teams that will go the extra mile because they know you would too.

Erin brings nearly two decades as both a licensed therapist and executive leader to her work at Phoenix Rise Consulting, along with a belief that keeps her grounded every day: her job is to inspire the next generation of leaders who will eventually replace her.

Get to know Erin at phoenixrisect.com/Erin

If this resonates share it with a leader in your life who needs to hear it.

05/26/2026

Leadership development does not stop at the office door.

The skills leaders build at work ripple outward into their homes, their communities, and their relationships. Erin Saylor and Courtney Seely explore why developing leaders matters far beyond business results, and why with their backgrounds in the mental health field, they believe it is one of the most powerful community investments an organization can make.

Listen to the Chronicles of the Phoenix Podcast for more in-depth conversations at phoenixrisect.com/podcast

If this resonates share it with a leader in your life who needs to hear it.

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05/22/2026

Most organizations promote their best employees and call it leadership development. Hand them a title, wish them luck, and hope the skills follow.

They do not. And what fills that gap shapes everything, the culture, the team, and the leaders themselves.

Phoenix Rise Consulting co-founder Courtney Seely wrote about what actually happens when new leaders step in without real preparation, why personality plays into it, and what she learned after years of not getting it right herself. As an Enneagram Type 9 this one is personal.

Read the full article here: https://www.phoenixrisect.com/insights/wzqy84lz30gdyvw5ppjfjszzx76yqw

If this resonates share it with a new leader in your life who could use it.

Most organizations promote their best employees and then expect the skills to follow. They do not. Courtney breaks down what new leaders actually need, and why preparation matters more than the promotion.