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…
Want to be a High Performer? Develop these 7 Qualities
Robin Sharma wrote, “If we practice being spectacular long enough, spectacular will become our way of being.”When I'm working with executives, one of the things that they are constantly on…
5 Signs You Need to Learn to Say No – and How to Do It
The word “no” is one of the shortest in the English language and one that we struggle to use. Here's five common signs that you need to learn how to say no.
6 Easy Tips to Help you Conquer Your Fear of Work Social Events
Need to conquer your fear of work social events? Whether it’s a holiday party, networking event, or conference happy hour, for many professionals, few things instill as much dread. Not…
The Ultimate How-To Guide For Speaking Up at Work
Are you a little reluctant when it comes to speaking up at work? In this article Dr. Patricia Thompson shares some tips for communicating with confidence.
Need to Get Better at Developing People? Here’s How to Start.
Do you need to get better at developing people? This post provides 5 essential questions that will get you well on your way to being a skilled coach.
The Four Mindset Shifts That Will Help You Achieve Your Goals
If you're having problems accomplishing your goals, your mindset could be to blame. Learn four powerful mindset shifts that will allow you to achieve your dreams.
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…
Why You Might Not Be Ready for That Promotion (+How to Get on Track)
There are few things more frustrating than feeling stuck in your job. Languishing in your current, ill-suited position can make you feel completely powerless. You may find yourself constantly wondering…
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…
What You Need to Know About Listening to Music at Work
In my on-site work with executives, I always notice a a lot of employees wearing ear-buds or listening to music in the office. My first thought is to marvel at how…
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…