As a consultant to different organizations, I hear a lot of perspectives about the practice of working from home. Most employees love it. They appreciate the flexibility it affords them, and they love the ability to…
Change is inevitable, so the old saying goes. But often, changing habits can be easier said than done! Still, although it can be quite a task breaking from a routine cycle, it’s certainly not impossible. Whether you want to be more organized,…
My pantry used to be a sight for sore eyes. It was over-crowded and disorganized, and every time I used to open it, I would inadvertently tense up. I always had to spend more…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…