• Location: Washington, DC, USA
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Rebecca Scott

I make work (and life) suck less for individuals and teams through the cunning use of humor, compassion, and complexity tools.

I spend most of my time in one-on-one calls with coaching clients ranging from executive assistants to scientists to folks trying to figure out how to squeeze joy and purpose out of a life with Multiple Sclerosis.

I recently co-created and co-facilitated a retreat for an NGO that leads outdoor adventures for people with disabilities. I always love supporting folks doing good in the world, but supporting folks that help folks like me was a huge treat–and not just because they brought an arm trike for me to try! Our time together included mousetraps, horses, organizational dreaming, reflection, and haiku.

I’ve had Multiple Sclerosis for over twenty years, and it has colored every aspect of my life. It’s the reason why I enthusiastically embraced complexity theory the moment I was exposed to it and why I’m passionate about sharing complexity tools beyond the leadership world. Adult development theory (and CL’s Growth Edge Coaching courses) provided me–and help me provide others–with hope for agency in a life that so frequently feels out of control. Mindful self-compassion provides me with the grace to accept life’s many frustrations while positive psychology reminds me that there is plenty to be done to cultivate joy even in the ickiest of times.

“Rebecca was a joy to work with! She is a wonderful professional coach with an exceptional ability to listen, distill complex ideas, and pose curious and thoughtful questions that provoke a deeper level of personal reflection. She has helped expand myself awareness on many key issues, some of which were clear before our conversations and some of which became apparent as a result of our chats. Not only did I genuinely look forward to connecting with her, but I have realized tangible growth in areas I was struggling with and become more self aware overall. I’m so grateful to Rebecca and look forward to working together again in the future!”

I am CL’s Gardener of Belonging, which means I welcome new colleagues, create opportunities for all of us to connect and grow together, and keep an eye on traditional JEDIB things like helping make our programs as inclusive as possible. I also host CL’s podcast, Not Simple, and have an unofficial role as on-call editor for any writing colleagues are working on.

I am a longtime resident of Washington, DC and love taking advantage of the myriad cultural offerings here as well as the incredible dining scene. Food is my primary hobby. I have a ton of cookbooks and aprons–and I even created a YouTube cooking show with my then-teenage stepdaughter. My husband and I are recovering pub trivia hosts that now indulge that urge with film watching projects and themed playlists. We have a girl cat named Petey who is my first pet ever.

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