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How do you know you’re a leader?  The common quip is, “Look behind you and see if anyone is following.”  True, but there’s more. We become leaders when our perspective shifts from the task at hand to the greater goal.  I recall a situation in my career when I realized that I was no longer […]

How’s your confidence these days?  If you’re feeling strong and confident, great!  If, however, the events of the past two years have impacted your perspective on your career or working environment, your confidence may have taken a toll. Maybe you’re in a place where your confidence has been whittled away.  You once had it, but […]

She sat in front of her boss, the CEO, waiting for him to open the discussion about her annual performance review. She had written up two highly detailed pages of her accomplishments over the past year.  It had been a rough year.  There had been market changes, business changes, unexpected crises, systems issues, personnel issues, […]

How do we transition into leadership?   Leadership is not a title.  It’s a role.  I recall a specific situation many years ago, when I found myself leading and didn’t even realize it at the time.  I was no longer playing the role of technical expert but was instead leading others towards a common goal. We […]

Peaceful confidence in your own power. Recently I was asked, “What is the one thing you want to help your clients achieve?”  My answer:  For all of my clients to come away from coaching with a peaceful confidence in their power.  What does that mean? It’s when you know you deserve that promotion and you […]

She walked in my office smiling and exuding confidence.  She was bright, engaging and seemed to have things under control.  Then as we talked about her situation, she expressed a doubt.  Then a tear came to her eyes.  Then it all came pouring out.  She was frustrated, tired, confused, and felt stuck.   And that’s when […]