Season Seven of the Two Piers Podcast begins with a reflective solo episode from host Erica D’Eramo. In this opening episode, Erica shares some of the realities behind the scenes at Two Piers over the past several months, including navigating health challenges, shifting priorities, reduced capacity, and the ongoing balance between sustainability and growth.

Drawing on lessons from coaching, offshore operations, and organizational leadership, Erica explores:

• The challenge of recognizing burnout and reduced capacity in real time
• How “firefighting mode” impacts strategic thinking and creativity
• The concept of “load shedding” and what it can teach us about prioritization
• Why intentional tradeoffs matter when everything feels important
• The difference between maintaining critical operations and trying to do everything at once

The episode also includes reflections on the growth of Two Piers over the past decade, updates on new team members and initiatives, and a preview of upcoming Season Seven episodes and themes.

Upcoming conversations this season will explore:

• Coaching in nonprofit organizations
• Storytelling and personal narrative
• Research on belonging and workplace connection
• Leadership lessons from fighter pilots
• Navigating uncertainty, overwhelm, and complexity in today’s world

Erica also shares updates on:

• The expansion of the Two Piers team
• Team coaching certification through Brown University
• Mentor coaching and teaching through the University of New Hampshire
• New video content and educational resources coming later this year

Thank you for joining us for Season Seven of the Two Piers Podcast.

Resources & Links

• Two Piers Consulting: Two Piers Consulting
• Podcast archive and episode summaries: Two Piers Podcast
• Learn more about coaching programs and offerings: Coaching Services