Blooming Branch Group
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At Blooming Branch Group, we guide both emerging leaders and established executives to expand their capacity for impact. Together we explore what matters most — what creates meaning, where development is needed, and how new possibilities can be pursued with courage and intention. Our purpose is to help clients uncover their strengths, navigate transition, and lead with authenticity in complex and changing environments.
At Blooming Branch, we believe that strong leadership transforms not just organizations but the people within them — and that development is a deliberate, ongoing journey. Whether working with organization-wide initiatives or one-on-one coaching clients, we are committed to empowering leadership that is authentic, results-oriented, and grounded in purpose.
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Lynn Vidler, Ph.D. Founder & CEO
As a chief executive and scholar, I've both studied and practiced leadership for over 20 years. My 12 years as a West Point professor deeply shaped my leadership philosophy, and now I'd like to help you!
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The Whole CXO: interviews with C-suite Executives
On Donna Carlson's The Whole CXO podcast, L. Lynn Vidler tells the story of their roots as a performer and their leadership journey through academia to lead one of the biggest schools in Colorado.
Forged in Fire--LGBTQ+ Leadership
Leadership isn’t a role—it’s a thing you do when the challenge is too big to face alone.
What happens when a former ballet dancer, West Point professor, and nonbinary academic challenges the way we think about leadership? In this episode, Lynn Vidler discusses the failures of higher education’s leadership pipeline, the transformative power of authenticity, and what it means to lead with empathy in a world shaped by systemic expectations. With humor and insight, Lynn reflects on the harm of abusive leadership, the healing found in self-awareness, and their mission to reshape leadership culture in academia.
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My Background
My Coaching Philosophy
My Coaching Philosophy
L. Lynn Vidler, Ph.D. (they/them) is a graduate of New York University (BA ’92) and the University of California, Irvine (MA ’95, Ph.D. ’02). Dr. Vidler served as the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. They previously served as Dean of the College of Letters, Arts & Sc
L. Lynn Vidler, Ph.D. (they/them) is a graduate of New York University (BA ’92) and the University of California, Irvine (MA ’95, Ph.D. ’02). Dr. Vidler served as the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. They previously served as Dean of the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences at UCCS, Program Director of Spanish and Associate Dean at the United States Military Academy, and Chair of Modern Languages and Linguistics and Associate Dean at the University of South Dakota. Dr. Vidler has published work in various scholarly journals including Bulletin of the Comediantes, Comedia Performance, Early Theatre and other outlets. Dr. Vidler's research in leadership development can be found in Assessment Update and Innovative Higher Education. Their upcoming book, Developing Deans: Transforming Academic Leadership, is forthcoming from Vernon Press.
In addition to their executive roles, Dr. Vidler co-directed campus leadership development efforts through UCCS’s Higher Learning Commission Quality Initiative on Leadership Development and co-chaired the University of Colorado system’s Strategic Planning Committee. They have provided leadership on various national and community boards including the Council of Colleges of Arts & Sciences, the Association for Hispanic Classical Theater, the Pikes Peak Workforce Development Board, the Bee Vradenburg Foundation and the Unity Project.
My Coaching Philosophy
My Coaching Philosophy
My Coaching Philosophy
I believe that everyone can positively impact the world, but sometimes people need a little support to see their potential. My coaching approach is focused on empowering my clients to identify their strengths and overcome their challenges to achieve their goals.
Client Results
My Coaching Philosophy
Client Results
I am proud to have helped many clients navigate challenging personal and professional environments, take on new executive roles, and develop fulfilling careers. Check out some of their success stories to see how I can help you achieve your career goals.