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Faith, Hospitality, and Stewardship

March 10, 2018 • Articles

“I was raised Catholic.” It’s a four-word story that’s surely been uttered by millions of people. I’ve found myself speaking these words, which really says little of how I currently explore and express my spirituality. Nor does it convey the respect that I hold for so many who continue to practice their faith within the […]

Topics: Environment, Hospitality

The Wonder of Cold Weather Coaching

November 20, 2017 • Articles

I offer personal coaching held outside on trails, working with clients who are in search of career fulfillment. Nature makes for a powerful setting for this work. Outside in nature, we’re more relaxed, more creative, and find that the space puts our own lives in proper perspective. The most frequent question that I receive about […]

Topics: Coaching, nature

Small town launches its own bike share

October 19, 2017 • Articles

From idea to bikes on the street in six months! Bike share ridership has been on the rise over the last few years. For those who don’t know, this is when a community has a fleet of bikes that are available for short term rental. They’re typically positioned at unattended stations throughout a city and […]

Topics: Biking, Canada, Trail Towns and Communities

New Look and Message for Cycle Forward

October 14, 2017 • Articles

Cycle Forward

I’m thrilled to share Cycle Forward’s new logo! I registered Cycle Forward as a business a little over four years ago. At the time, the focus was entirely on consulting trail communities on how to better connect to (and thereby benefit from) their trails. Since then, I’ve gone on to establish the nature-based professional coaching […]

Topics: small business

Rebel Rebel Float Trip

August 29, 2017 • Articles

Whiskey, kayaking, and the music of David Bowie are all things that I enjoy. But it would be fair to say that I’m not an aficionado when it comes to any of them. I add mixers to the whiskey, don’t even own a Bowie album, and kayak just once or twice a year. So how does […]

Topics: Destination Marketing, Event Planning, Experiences, Most Popular, placemaking, pride of place, Trails and Nature

Fireflies add Magic to the Allegheny National Forest

July 1, 2017 • Articles

Last weekend, I sat in the Allegheny National Forest in a spot so dark that I couldn’t see my own hand. My birthday is coming up, and this was an early present. Of course, you’re wondering, “You call that a gift?” But, yes, really. It was one of the best gifts. We were there to […]

Topics: Most Popular, Trails and Nature

Town Mouse, Country Mouse?

April 21, 2017 • Articles

Recounting 16 Years of Life  Yesterday, I had dinner at a restaurant I first tried nearly 16 years ago when I was just getting started in my community development work. I was 24-years-old and new to Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood the first time I walked through the door at Dish. Yesterday, while sitting on one […]

Topics: Personal Authentic Self

Getting Clear on Vision

January 25, 2017 • Articles

February 23 Workshop at Whetstone Workgroup Vision boards have been all the rage lately. I held one myself the first week of January (here’s a write up on it in Pittsburgh Magazine). The New Year is always a good time to reflect on where we are and where we’re headed. At the request of some […]

Topics: Coaching, Personal Authentic Self

My Best Gifts this Year

December 28, 2016 • Articles

Most weren’t “things” at all As the year comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about the best gifts that I received this year. Four that touch both my personal and professional lives (and which generally involve the idea of “connecting”) are: The gift of nature. I recently took stock of the parks and trails I’ve […]

Topics: Coaching, human connection, nature, Personal Authentic Self

A Mindful Hike Recap (with Photos!)

November 7, 2016 • Articles

Note: Please don’t miss our group members’ photos at the end of the post.  Where have the last few weeks gone? It was three weeks ago yesterday that I hosted a mindful walk – A Mindful Hike (with Camera) – in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park. It felt and looked like fall that day, and yet autumn […]

Topics: Experiences, Trails and Nature

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