Hi Reader!

I hope you having a fantastic summer. Some of you I chat with regularly, while others it’s been months or even years since we last connected. I’ve always been about collecting great people in my life (and introducing them to each other). If you’re wondering, “How did I end up on this list?” It's because I respect you, have enjoyed our interactions, and want to stay connected. On that note, If you’d like to catch up 1:1, feel free to book some time for us here.

I just got back from an amazing time in Kauai and am gearing up for the NYC heat in early August where my mom is having back surgery. Less fun, but I’m looking forward to being there for her and spending time with my Dad.

Since leaving Pluto TV in 2017, I’ve been deep into executive coaching and leadership training. Nearly seven years and having worked with over 50 companies and over 1000 leaders later, I realized I’ve only sent out four emails to my list. People keep asking me to share my learnings in a newsletter, so I’m finally doing it.

I plan to send out a newsletter once a month to share leadership best practices, insights from my clients, and great resources I’m finding. If you’d rather not receive these, feel free to opt out here.

I’d like to take this first newsletter to update you on what I’ve been up to this past year and share some of my recent leadership development writing.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

• Exciting new clients include: Abercrombie, Ilia and Central Park Conservancy
• ​​I got to speak​ on the state of Women’s Leadership at the World Agricultural Tech Summit
• I became a Senior Partner with the Global Coaching, Consulting and Investment Firm, Evolution. I am eternally grateful to be a part of this incredible org with some of the most brilliant and lovely people I've ever met.

PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• I’ve been nerding out on doing Musical Improv (it’s like if UCB improv and musicals had a baby)
• My husband, Scott, just launched his new company, Booster, connecting fans to athletes.
• My dog Steve, officially has over 7000 Instagram followers...

RESOURCES

The topic of Feedback has been coming up with all my clients this summer - getting it, giving it, procrastinating giving it (you know who you are). Here are two of my most recent articles with tips and insights:

• ​How to get more honest feedback​
• ​Why 360s matter (hint: sometimes we’re really bad at observing ourselves)

Stay tuned for more updates, learnings, and leadership resources. As Evolution continues to grow, if you know any companies in need of coaching, leadership support, or training, send them my way.

Warmly,

Tracy Podell

Senior Partner, Exec Coach @ Evolution​