As we embark on 2025, there is of course talk of resolutions and goals. Such planning tools are great, but I propose that we have to identify what matters most before settling on them. I was recently introduced to a book called The Big Five for Life that helps us do just that. I can’t believe I…
Why You Should Hire a Job Coach in 2024 Looking to get a promotion or make a career change? Getting a job coach can make this harsh road to a perfect career so much smoother. For starters, what is a job coach? A job coach is someone who understands the recruitment process inside and out…
I am mourning the loss of one of my favorite people of all time… Ted Lasso. He may be a fictitious TV character, but he and the whole ensemble left an indelible mark on me. SPOILER ALERT: This post includes spoilers on TED LASSO Season 3, episode 12. I just finished watching the final episode…
Confidence is contagious, right? A smile. An encouraging word. A positive outlook on a problem. Whether you recognize them or not, such details are part of what makes us successful leaders. But we are our own worst critics. That little voice in our heads weighs heavily on everything we do and say, regardless of what…
While the concept of psychological safety in the workplace may sound like a gimmick, it’s worth unfolding. Why? Because it’s a powerful concept that can potentially transform your workplace. As a leadership coach, I tell all my clients that establishing workplace psychological safety is necessary. And if the Surgeon General mentions it as part of his…
(Info from The Power of Pressure, by Dane Jensen) 2023 is undoubtedly going to bring a new set of stressors. That’s why I LOVE the concept of “pressure ambidextrous.” It’s when you learn to be better at the two types of pressure, which are… ▶️ Peak pressure moments: Short bursts of extreme importance and uncertainty.…
As we approach the end of 2022, most business leaders are shifting their focus to year-end responsibilities, such as delivering reviews, announcing promotions, and repositioning team or organizational roles. It’s fun and rewarding to share good news, but it can be hard to communicate and manage disappointing news or potentially unsettling changes announced this time…
Giving feedback is one of the most important skills a leader can have. It boosts confidence, boosts abilities, and helps people understand what they need to do. However, leaders can find it challenging to give feedback. Even harder is giving feedback in a way that allows their direct reports to develop, grow, and accept their…
Many organizations are stuck in the same old rut, generating the same results. But in doing so, organizations overlook one of the most important components of success– failure! Failure is a part of success and normalizing failure is how you will empower people. When you want to do something new, whether it is marketing or…
It is now the norm for many workers to work flexible hours. There’s a good reason for that. A flexible work schedule can boost the performance of employees and enhance organizations’ profitability. Flex time enhances productivity, job satisfaction, and reduces employee stress levels. Not only that, but it also improves employee quality of life and…