By now, most professionals acknowledge the importance of EQ for workplace success. Research suggests that emotional intelligence is linked to more effective leadership, better relationships, enhanced ability to manage stress,…
boss is a Micromanager In my work as an executive coach, I have the opportunity to hear about a lot of different approaches to management - both from leaders and…
Do you need to be more assertive? If you do, you’re in good company. I’ve worked with numerous clients who have struggled to advocate for themselves - particularly in the…
Michelle Obama said, "No country can ever truly flourish if it stifles the potential of its women and deprives itself of the contributions of half of its citizens.” Although women…
Having worked closely with managers for many years, I know that there’s never been an easy time to lead a team. Every era has its own ups and downs, creating…
With the recent tragic murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd, many individuals have become aware of systemic racism in a deeper way. The video footage of everything from people…
It is far from business as usual for many organizations and employees across the country today. The spread of the coronavirus pandemic has led to unprecedented restrictions including the closure…
Social media platforms and networking go hand in hand. Therefore, it’s no real surprise that we are doing far fewer face-to-face meet-and greet events now than ever before, with so many more digital and…
With the world going into lockdown, keeping the business wheels turning is one of the greatest challenges most managers are currently facing. This is particularly true for those who have been given the…
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…
When you work in close quarters with other people for 40+ hours per week, there's bound to be tension at some point. From misunderstanding each other’s motivations to acting out…