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Insights on Leadership, Growth, and Emotional Intelligence

Discover leadership development insights from Mountain North Coaching and Consulting in Spokane. These articles explore executive coaching, emotional intelligence, and evidence-based leadership strategies that support stronger communication and healthier teams.

The Barrier Buster Question

Mountain North Coaching & Consulting | Dr. Tyler Gerdin, PsyD, ABPP I’ve found myself asking the same question in two very different sessions: the therapy room and the executive coaching suite. In psychotherapy, we talk about metacognition — the capacity to…

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Why Get a Coach? A Practical Guide for Spokane Leaders

In my last post, I talked about what executive coaching is. But most leaders are really asking a different question: “Why should I get a coach?” After all, you have gotten this far without one. And here is the truth: most people do not hire a coach because life is…

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What Is Executive Coaching? A Clear Guide for Leaders

Most leaders do not wake up one morning thinking, “You know what I need today? An executive coach.” They usually start with a quieter question: “Why do I keep getting stuck in the same places?” Or: “I know I am smart and capable so why does this still feel harder than…

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Why Get an Executive Coach?

Mountain North Coaching and Consulting In my last post, I talked about “What Is Executive Coaching?” However, most leaders new to the coaching discipline are more likely to ask—“Why should I get an executive coach?” After all, you’ve gotten this far already without…

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What Is Executive Coaching?

(And What It Isn’t.) Mountain North Coaching and Consulting Most leaders don’t wake up one morning thinking, “You know what I need today? An executive coach.” They usually start with a quieter question: “Why do I keep getting stuck in the same…

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Spokane Leadership Development and Coaching Services

Mountain North Coaching and Consulting provides executive coaching, leadership development, and assessments for professionals in Spokane and beyond. Led by Dr. Tyler Gerdin, a board-certified psychologist and ICF Member Coach, Mountain North helps leaders in science, technology, and healthcare grow with clarity, character, and influence. Using tools like the Hogan Assessment and EQ-i 2.0, we deliver data-driven insights that strengthen communication, build resilient teams, and prepare leaders for long-term success.

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