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Life

Feelings, Emotions and Moods: How to Say What You are Experiencing

Aware or not, most people experience a wide range of emotions during an average day. And, these experiences are highly…
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Leadership

What is an Executive Coach?

During some point in your career, there may be an opportunity to consider hiring an executive coach. Whether you seek…
Leadership

Lead Your Team to Success: Ask The Right Questions

When Joel, a senior VP of sales, first began his executive coaching engagement with me, he was perplexed. His team had…
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Leadership, Technology

AI Cannot Replace the Human in Your Leader

As AI becomes more ingrained in our lives, there’s been a shift from when we first discussed ChatGPT on the…
Career

When Considering a Career Change, Stay in the Question of “What?” 

You might be saying “What?” to that headline for this article. “What?” is a question we explore thoroughly in career…
Leadership

A Common Leader Mistake: Coming In Too Hot When You Transition

When leaders transition into a new company, they want to make an immediate impact. Many quickly implement a tried-and-true strategy…
Leadership

Take a Cue from a Coach to Get Personal

There is an exercise that has been passed around different team meetings from the NFL to college basketball locker rooms…
Leadership

How to Handle Feedback Like an Athlete

I grew up playing sports and therefore I was subject to a lot of feedback – from coaches, other players,…
Career

The Rise of Gap Years (or Months) for Grown Ups

When we think of gap years, we think about recent college or high school graduates taking a break before more…
Leadership, Leading Lightly

My Top Recommended Books for Leaders

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a voracious reader. I devour any book that I feel could be…
Career

Corporate Compassion: The Power and Perks of Volunteer Time Off 

Every company strives to have engaged employees, and one of the best ways to boost morale is by empowering employees…
Leadership

Flexibility – For You And Your Employees – Is Key To Work-Life Integration

Leaders have always struggled with work-life balance. They are pulled in different directions, never have enough time and deal with…
Career, Life

Navigating your Path to the Boardroom

There is a point in an executive’s career where they decide they would love to have the experience of being…
Leadership

Use the Three Rs to Revamp your Leadership

Every leader has been in a situation that has turned negative or gives you the feeling of being stuck. Instead…
Life

Embrace Seasonal Resolutions for Lasting Change

We know New Year’s resolutions do not work. In fact, studies show 91% of people who make New Year’s resolutions…
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