Is the Way you Spend your Time Aligned with your Values?
January 26th was a typical Sunday afternoon for us. My son, Blake, was at a friend’s house for a playdate. My husband and I were having a conversation about coaching…
How to Boost Your Employees’ Emotional Wellness – and Why It Matters
Most leaders know that having engaged and happy employees results in better business outcomes. But, are you unsure where to start? In this article, Dr. Thompson provides practical tips on how to boost your employees' emotional wellness.
How to Regain a Sense of Meaning in Your Work
As an executive coach, I have the privilege of talking with people about their very personal hopes, dreams, worries, and fears. And, over the past little while, I’ve worked with…
Do You Work in a Toxic Culture? How it May Be Harming Your Health
Lately, a variety of big companies have been dominating the news cycle for the wrong reasons. Reports of toxic culture, executive firings, sexual harassment allegations, unscrupulous sales practices and other…
How to Improve Your Sleep Quality…and Boost Your Success
Recently, I was coaching a client I’ll call Justin, who was complaining about his difficulty falling asleep. As his company goes through major structural transitions, Justin is, unsurprisingly, very stressed…
5 Simple Tips That Will Help You to Manage Your Emotions on the Job
We’ve all worked with someone who had difficulty managing their emotions—especially the “bad” ones like anger, fear, frustration, disappointment. You know, the impatient boss who lashes out at employees in…
3 Reasons Why You Should Be Passionate About Taking Breaks
The Vietnamese Zen Monk Thich Nhat Hanh said, “We humans have lost the wisdom of genuinely resting and relaxing.” There are perhaps few environments where this rings truer than in…
Your Daily Commute Could Be Killing Your Mojo at Work. Here’s How to Cope.
Have you ever had one of those days when you get struck in traffic and arrive late for a meeting or appointment—even after allotting twice the amount of time it…
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4 Ways to Get Re-Engaged on the Job
While workers of generations past might have been willing to make do with an unfulfilling job that provided forty years of stability, today’s world is different. Now, we live in…
5 Reasons to Declutter Your Space (and One Not to)
Across the years, I have found myself a little envious of people who are naturally organized. For example, I remember being in awe of one of my coaching clients who mentioned that her…
6 Scientific Reasons You Should Laugh More
Comedian Kevin Hart once said, “Laughter heals all wounds, and that's one thing that everybody shares. No matter what you're going through, it makes you forget about your problems. I…
The Scientific Benefits of Awe
Albert Einstein once said, “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science." This quote highlights the importance…