Intentional Transitions

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

Victim – Player Mindset

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

Accountability and Care in a Virtual World

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

Neuroscience in Coaching & Leadership

Last week I had the pleasure of attending a webinar on the neuroscience of our brains and how it relates to both coaching and leadership. When we feel threatened, unsafe or distressed, we are not able to think clearly, reason or be creative. Or for that matter, relate to others. Our brains work best when … Continue reading Neuroscience in Coaching & Leadership

Employee Emotions are Not Noise, They’re Data

Image courtesy of Alison Seiffer/theispot.com "Through her research, Barsade has found that emotions influence not just employee wellness and engagement, but also business outcomes such as productivity and profitability." - MIT Management Sloan Review, Nov 2019 https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/employee-emotions-arent-noise-theyre-data/ How do you work with understanding and working with your team's emotional intelligence? Using the EQi 2.0 profiling … Continue reading Employee Emotions are Not Noise, They’re Data