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Leading Through Change: Lessons from Kelly and Trena

When coalitions face budget cuts, uncertainty, or burnout, what keeps them going? In our 3-part video series, two respected coalition leaders—Kelly Wells Sittig (Iowa Cancer Consortium) and Trena Mitchell (Arkansas Cancer Coalition)—shared candid stories about leading through real challenges. Here’s what stood out across all three conversations: Why This Series MattersThese conversations aren’t just stories—they’re […]

You’re Not Alone: Who Coalition Leaders Turn to for Strength

In the midst of change, who supports the leaders? In this powerful final conversation, Kelly and Trena pull back the curtain on who keeps them going. Check out our free worksheet on Change Management Reflection. This resource guides you through self-reflection questions that will support you in navigating your change journey.

When It Gets Hard: Real Stories of Coalition Resilience

In this powerful conversation, Kelly Wells Sittig and Trena Mitchell show us what real leadership looks like under pressure. From losing staff and navigating grief to rallying communities and rebuilding trust, these two leaders offer practical, inspiring lessons in how coalitions can adapt, persist—and even grow—through uncertainty. Check out our free worksheet on Change Management Reflection. […]

Change: New Opportunities

In today’s vlog we chat about new opportunities that arise from change. We provide a few questions you can use with your coalition partners to be proactive as needs for change arise.

Change: How can I build trust?

This week, we had a great conversation around building trust during times of change. In our discussion, we leaned into concepts from both Stephen Covey and Brené Brown, and present you with questions you can ask yourself related to building trust with your partners and coalition members.

Change: Am I paying attention to others?

During this week’s Coalition Coaches Chat we continued to explore change and asked “Change; How am I managing it?”. Christi, Elizabeth and I reviewed our own personal change management styles along with our experiences as leaders in the coalition space during times of change. We invite you to reflect on the questions I brought up during the conversation.

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