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Four essential steps to being an inclusive leader
Over the past few years, organizations have been more intentional about bringing in a diverse workforce. Though long overdue, these efforts are just a first step. Hiring people from different backgrounds might make a company look more favorable on paper in terms of...
How to become a better leader by improving your strategic thinking skills
How much time do you spend on strategic thinking? If you’re like the majority of the professionals I come into contact with, the answer is, “not enough.” Although strategic thought is something that is essential to success, the truth is, that most people don’t spend...
How to Convince Someone that Emotional Intelligence is Important
By now, most professionals acknowledge the importance of EQ for workplace success. Research suggests that emotional intelligence is linked to more effective leadership, better relationships, enhanced ability to manage stress, and greater overall life satisfaction and...
The Importance of Resilience Training in Healthcare
Over the past year, we have seen more than ever, just how demanding it can be to work in healthcare. For those on the clinical side, the challenges of providing high quality care in a complex and high-pressure environment, juggling competing priorities, and coping...
Leadership Lesson From My 7 Year Old
My son loves him some Minecraft. He loves it so much, that he has gotten pretty adept at coding in it. Every day, I’ll see him researching different commands, and creating intricate codes within the game. It’s pretty cool to witness. After he has created some sort of...
What to do if your boss is a Micromanager
In my work as an executive coach, I have the opportunity to hear about a lot of different approaches to management - both from leaders and from the people who report to them. I hear about the approaches that people love (e.g. inspirational bosses, who take a genuine...
Are you living with a sense of purpose?
If you knew you had one year left to live, how would you show up differently? Time is fleeting. This isn’t morbid, it’s true. If there’s anything that the past year has taught us, it’s that we just don’t know what the future will bring. Life is precious. Our time is...
Is there a place for faith and spirituality at work?
Early on during the pandemic, my mornings were a rush of activity. The minute I woke up, I’d check my smartphone for emails and social media notifications. Then, I would tend to my family, drink my coffee, and check out a news website, all with the slightly...
5 Practical Tips that will Help you to Be More Assertive
Do you need to be more assertive? If you do, you’re in good company. I’ve worked with numerous clients who have struggled to advocate for themselves - particularly in the face of potential push back. I can personally relate to this particular developmental area,...
Are You Setting Professional Goals for the New Year? Read This!
If there’s one common theme that I generally hear from clients once December rolls around, it’s the desire to set goals and intentions for the upcoming year. This year in particular, I’ve found that the pull to want to turn the page to have a fresh start is greater...
How to Help Women to Succeed at Work
Michelle Obama said, "No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.” Although women have come a long way over the past 100 years since we got the right to vote in 1920,...
Why a Gratitude Practice is More Important Now than Ever
In the United States, at this time of year, the focus often turns to being thankful. And, although this year has been a challenging one, and for many of us, our Thanksgiving festivities will look very different than they have in past years, I hope that you’re still...
How to Deal with Turbulent Times at Work
Peter Drucker wrote, “The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday's logic.” Whether it’s in an organization, relationship, or society in general, times of change and unrest are inevitable. This year in particular, has...
How can you help your team to develop resilience?
In a world where change is inevitable and business needs are constantly evolving, keeping your team happy and motivated in the face of certain disruption requires strong and focused leadership. The role of an effective leader isn’t just to help teams navigate change;...
5 challenges facing today’s leaders…and how to overcome them
Having worked closely with managers for many years, I know that there’s never been an easy time to lead a team. Every era has its own ups and downs, creating obstacles that can stand in the way of success. However, what I’ve seen recently is like nothing else. ...
Want to be your authentic self at work? Start by finding out who you are.
Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot about what it means to be authentic at work. In the corporate world, there’s such a huge emphasis on logic, metrics, and being analytical, that we can often feel that isn’t space for the other aspects of ourselves to be expressed. ...
Have you ever struggled with the imposter syndrome? Join the club!
Have you ever been in a situation in which the people around you were telling you that you were achieving at a high level at something, but you just couldn’t see what they saw? Perhaps they gave you feedback that you made an excellent presentation, but all you could...
On the Fence About Becoming an Entrepreneur? Read this.
Wondering how to become self-employed? Nowadays, pursuing the dream of becoming an entrepreneur can seem much more doable than ever. If you’re in a field in which you can work from home, you can embark on your own business, often with minimal start-up overhead...