In the Heat of the Night: Staying Cool at the Office
The heat this summer has been oppressive! It has robbed me of any desire to be outside and has tapped my energy. I’ve also noticed that it makes me more impatient. I guess being uncomfortable makes everything less bearable. Other than sweating at the gym, not much good comes from being hot, especially hot under […]
Read MoreEmotional Hazards to Your Success
The best decisions are made with a clear head: no emotional tugs, no buried resentments, no alternative agendas. That’s the ideal. Maintaining clarity is much easier to do when evaluating someone else’s proposal or working with someone you don’t know well. But it gets messy when dealing with people we know or if our views […]
Read MoreAre you TOO Busy?
My “to do” list is always long. In fact, I noticed not long ago that I rarely get everything on my list completed in a day. Upon reflection, I realized I was finding comfort in having a long list of things to do. I took a hard look and had to admit that I was […]
Read MoreTake a Moment to Breathe
When I begin a session with a coaching client I start by asking the client to “breathe deeply and slowly three times.” One day, I forgot to use the word “slowly”. One, two, three…my client was breathing…and sounded like she was hyperventilating. “Whoa!”, I told, her. “Slow down and try it again.” “Oh, that feels […]
Read MoreDo You Have A Mindset For Change?
I love the challenge of personal growth. I just like to get better. When I’ve got a challenge ahead of me, I pull out all the resources, self-care, support system, reference materials…you name it…and I tackle the problem ahead of me. Maybe that’s why I love being a coach and helping my clients solve their […]
Read MoreWhat’s the Right Balance for You?
What’s the right balance for you? I don’t mean work/life balance. I see people asking a different and bigger question these days. They’re asking “What role does my job play in the balancing act of life?” People are leaving jobs like we’ve never seen before. They’re tired. Overworked. Undervalued. Discouraged. No longer willing to tolerate […]
Read MoreTake a Moment to Breathe
When I begin a session with a coaching client I often start by asking the client to “breathe deeply and slowly three times.” One day, I forgot to use the word “slowly”. One, two, three…my client was breathing…and sounded like she was hyperventilating. “Whoa!”, I told, her. “Slow down and try it again.” “Oh, that […]
Read MoreShould I Stay or Should I Go?
You get out of bed. You think about the day ahead at the office. Ugh. You feel your body become tense. You ask yourself “How many more days can I do this?” This is not how we’re meant to feel about our jobs. We’re meant to be energized, excited, challenged and happy. Most of us […]
Read MoreRegaining Your Confidence
One of the most common themes I hear from women who come to me for coaching is “I want to increase my confidence.” These are highly talented, well educated, ambitious women…yet they’re doubting themselves. Some have been in the workforce for years, or in a job for a while, others are new to a role […]
Read MoreMastering Tough Conversations
He sat across from me, with a look that told me he knew something was coming and it wasn’t good. His mouth was neutral, but there was a fearful look in his eyes. I took a deep breath. I knew this was a termination meeting. There had been performance problems for some time. He was […]
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