A common theme amongst those I speak with is the area of focus and priorities. There are many people who witness a feeling of being scattered and ‘all over the place’. They are seeking a safe place to bring this up and to get another perspective. They are looking for a sounding board for setting … Continue reading Finding Focus
Category: Personal Development
Transitions can be challenging. They can also oftentimes be exciting and full of growth opportunities. Sometimes we choose them ourselves and sometimes they happen to us. The transition to a new and exciting job where our strengths and skills are utilized is very different than children leaving home and becoming an empty-nester. What is important … Continue reading Intentional Transitions
Wishing you all a Happy New Year 2021!
Being a player gives you power. It puts you in control and helps you feel empowered. You will increase your influence and be better at responding to situations. Watch here as Fred Kofman expertly explains the victim-player dichotomy. You can also learn more by reading his book entitled, Conscious Business. Is this relevant in your … Continue reading Victim – Player Mindset
Deepening our understanding of leadership at startups
Every now and then, we coaches have that ONE conversation that defines why we do what we do. That happened today. Today, I had the privilege of co-creating a new approach to ‘Giving Negative Feedback,’ a topic many people find challenging. What is challenging about giving negative feedback? It’s unpleasant, unpredictable and something many of … Continue reading Giving Negative Feedback
photo credit: rocketspace.com As I reflect on my own experience at multiple startups and as I listen to others share their stories, it is apparent that leadership at startups can be unique. There are any number of challenges that are different at startups from more established organizations. One such challenge is individuals who may find … Continue reading Leadership at Startups
Whether you are an individual contributor or a manager, practicing empathy, compassion and self-compassion is a good idea during stressful times. It seems to me that all of us are experiencing a raised level of underlying stress and uncertainty right now making us all the closer to anger and frustration. Demonstrating empathy can be a … Continue reading Empathy and Compassion
The Accountability Dial from refound.com Our world has changed radically in the past few weeks. Among other aspects, we are all working more online than ever before. There were definitely many virtual teams and companies even before the current pandemic, but in the past month this has exponentially increased. That brings with it new challenges, … Continue reading Accountability and Care in a Virtual World
How we communicate in any number of work and personal situations is an important aspect of how successful we are in our communication. It won’t come as a surprise to you that some people are introverted, quiet and hesitate to express their opinions in a group setting. Others can be domineering, aggressive and have a … Continue reading On the art of being assertive
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